Ranking tables
FinTech Legal | FinTech
United Arab Emirates
Band 1
- Latham & Watkins LLP
White & Case LLP- Clifford Chance LLP
- DLA Piper Middle East LLP
Band 2
- Pinsent Masons
Simmons & Simmons- Al Tamimi & Company
Band 3
Karm Legal Consultants- Linklaters
- Norton Rose Fulbright
- The Bench FZE
Band 1
Raza Rizvi Simmons & Simmons
Stefan Mrozinski White & Case LLP- Jack HardmanClifford Chance LLP
- Tom BicknellClyde & Co LLP
Band 2
Brian A Meenagh Latham & Watkins LLC
Karim Fawaz AX Law- Adrianus SchoorlDLA Piper Middle East LLP
- Divya Abrol GambhirAl Tamimi & Company
- Joby BerettaThe Bench FZE
- Paul AllenDLA Piper Middle East LLP
Band 3
Akshata Namjoshi Karm Legal Consultants- Matthew ShanahanNorton Rose Fulbright
Band 4
- Gregory Man Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP
Kokila Alagh Karm Legal Consultants- Macky O'Sullivan King & Spalding LLP
- Gabriella SavastanoLinklaters
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
Band 1
1 Latham & Watkins LLPFinTech Legal2025 | Band 1 |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 start-ups.1 White & Case LLPFinTech Legal2025 | Band 1 |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.
Band 2
2 Pinsent MasonsFinTech Legal2025 | Band 2 |Pinsent Masons' banking and finance practice has significant expertise in blockchain and payments regulatory law. The firm acts for financial institutions on open banking matters and advises on artificial intelligence in financial services.2 Simmons & SimmonsFinTech Legal2025 | Band 2 |Simmons & Simmons is recognised for its expertise in financial regulation, data protection and cryptocurrency issues. Its team can assist financial institutions and start-ups looking to establish themselves in the UAE.
Band 3
3 Karm Legal ConsultantsFinTech Legal2025 | Band 3 |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 start-ups, blockchain businesses and established tech and financial services companies on regulatory and transactional mandates.
Band 4
4 AX LawFinTech Legal2025 | Band 4 |AX Law has a strong FinTech practice group across several Middle East offices, including Dubai. The team has a strong reputation for supporting start-ups and established FinTechs and financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory matters, technology transactions and data security.
4 Bird & Bird (MEA) LLPFinTech Legal2025 | Band 4 |Bird & Bird advises on UAE financial services regulatory matters, cross-border project and product structuring matters, data protection and cybersecurity issues and blockchain and cryptocurrency mandates. The team has particular strength in cross-border work for clients entering the UAE market.
4 CMSFinTech Legal2025 | Band 4 |CMS has a recognised FinTech practice with particular expertise in data privacy and technology M&A. The firm is also noted for its experience in artificial intelligence, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
4 King & Spalding LLPFinTech Legal2025 | Band 4 |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.