Financial Services: Regulatory
United Arab Emirates
1 year ranked
Provided by Simmons & Simmons
Muneer is the firm’s Middle East Regional Head. He also heads the firm’s award-winning Middle East financial markets and financial services regulatory practices, in addition to our international Islamic finance practice.
He specialises in financial services regulatory matters and advises both regional and international financial institutions and asset management groups on a wide range of regulatory, investigatory, and transactional matters. In particular, he guides clients on how to navigate complex cross-border regulatory issues relating to the provision of financial services, including structuring and licensing issues, across the Middle East.
Muneer has significant experience and recognised expertise in structuring a wide range of complex and innovative funds, financial products, platforms, and services, including in the areas of FinTech and digital assets. He has also advised a number of governments and national regulators on major regulatory reform initiatives.
Muneer is a member of the firm's Accelerate Digital group, focused on guiding clients through digital transformation.
Provided by Chambers
Muneer Khan is lead partner in the financial services regulatory team. He is well known for his comprehensive Shari'a expertise, particularly with regard to the formation of investment funds. He advises a number of prominent asset and fund managers on financial compliance and regulatory issues in the UAE. He also has experience advising governments on the reform of Islamic finance frameworks.
Middle East regional head Muneer Khan is based in Dubai, where he is a leading authority on Shari'a regulatory matters relating to finance arrangements and investment funds. He is particularly noted by commentators for his longevity in the market and he acts for a number of the Middle East's best-known asset managers.
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Muneer Khan has been in region for nearly 20 years and has developed relationships with the key stakeholders to the client's best interests.
Muneer gives high-level advice whenever needed and makes sure his team is delivering as expected.
Muneer really stands out for his knowledge of investment fund structures and the regulatory environment in the UAE.
Muneer and his team are the go-to regulatory lawyers in the UAE.
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