Tom Bicknell

Tom has been based in Dubai for the last ten years prior to which he practised across several leading financial centres in Asia Pacific.

His practice focuses on non-contentious financial services work, with particular expertise in managing large-scale and cross-border regulatory mandates for international and regional banks, insurers, intermediaries, and fund managers.

Tom’s experience also spans the emerging fintech sector in the Middle East, advising clients involved in the region’s transition to a digital economy. This includes supporting regulated digital asset and payments businesses on their market entry, guiding financial institutions through digital transformation, and assisting public bodies in developing their regulatory frameworks.