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  • Hadef & Partners has a highly respected Financial Regulation practice, known for its deep expertise and comprehensive understanding of the UAE's complex regulatory landscape. 

    Our team of experienced lawyers provides strategic advice and support to clients navigating the ever-evolving world of financial regulations, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. Our Financial Regulation practice is at the forefront of shaping the legal and regulatory framework for the UAE's financial services industry. 

    Our lawyers are actively involved in drafting new laws and regulations, working closely with key regulatory bodies such as the Central Bank, SCA, DFSA, the FSRA of the ADGM and VARA. This involvement allows Hadef & Partners to provide clients with valuable insights into upcoming regulatory changes and their potential impact on business operations. Our team has advised virtual asset providers in relation to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the offering and issuance of virtual assets in the UAE. Our Financial Regulation team routinely advises foreign asset and investment managers in relation to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the offering and promotion of financial products in or into the UAE, including its free zones. 

    • Dr. Faraj Ahnish

      Founding Partner
    • Dina Mahdi

      Partner, Head of Regulatory & Government Advisory
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      d.mahdi@hadefpartners.com
    • Catriona McDevitt

      Partner, Head of Banking & Finance
      Banking & Finance
      c.mcdevitt@hadefpartners.com
    • Alan Rodgers

      Partner
      Banking & Finance
      a.rodgers@hadefpartners.com
    • George Anis

      Partner
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      g.anis@hadefpartners.com
    • Ajai Ramakrishnan

      Senior Counsel
      Banking & Finance
      a.ramakrishnan@hadefpartners.com
    • Howrey Kamal

      Senior Counsel
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      h.kamal@hadefpartners.com
    • Tanuja Paramasivam

      Senior Counsel
      Regulatory & Government Advisory
      t.paramasivam@hadefpartners.com
    • Aziz Yasin

      Associate
      Banking & Finance
      a.yasin@hadefpartners.com
Key Contacts
  • Catriona McDevitt

    c.mcdevitt@hadefpartners.com
  • Dina Mahdi

    d.mahdi@hadefpartners.com
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