FinTech Legal | FinTech

The Clifford Chance team has significant expertise in M&A, blockchain, financial regulation and cybersecurity matters. The firm's client base in the UAE includes financial institutions, startups and regulatory bodies. It has particular strength in digital asset regulatory matters.

Latham & Watkins has expertise in financial regulation and venture capital investment deals. The firm acts for major international payments processing businesses, blockchain and cryptocurrency projects and technology companies, as well as advising FinTech startups.

Simmons & Simmons is recognised for its expertise in financial regulation, data protection and cryptocurrency issues. Its team can assist financial institutions and startups looking to establish themselves in the UAE.

White & Case has one of the leading banking practices in the Middle East and regularly represents financial institutions on financial regulatory issues, payments law, data protection and cybersecurity. It also advises prominent private equity and venture capital investors on FinTech investment mandates.

Boutique law firm Karm Legal Consultants has significant expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency issues and possesses additional strength in data protection. The team advises FinTech startups, blockchain businesses, and established tech and financial services companies on regulatory and transactional mandates.

Linklaters' Middle East FinTech offering provides advice on regulatory and transactional matters in the UAE. The team regularly assists global clients with matters relating to digital assets, digital financial markets and machine learning.

Addleshaw Goddard's FinTech team in the UAE advises Governments on FinTech regulation, acts for technology companies on financial innovations, and has particular expertise in digital assets matters.

AX Law has a strong FinTech practice group across several Middle East offices, including Dubai. The team has a strong reputation for supporting startups and established FinTechs and financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory matters, technology transactions and data security.

King & Spalding has a strong FinTech offering in the MENA region, with offices in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The firm is particularly strong in venture capital financing rounds, financial services regulation and investment fund formation.