Comparative Guide
Banking & Finance
United Arab Emirates
Rahat Dar, Anshuman Jaruhar & Ananya Pandit
Afridi & Angell is frequently called upon to advise market leading, international corporations, banks and regulatory associations on the full scope of the sector. The practice group is under the joint supervision of Rahat Dar and Charles Laubach, who possesses expertise in DIFC and VARA regulations. Abdus Samad regularly completes licensing applications on behalf of a diverse array of clients. Luca Rayes Palacin is a key name of note.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Key clients
- Vision Bank
- Citibank
- BNP Paribas
- BNPP Wealth Management
- JP Morgan Chase
- International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
- International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
- Habib Bank
- Ajman Bank
- National Bank of Fujairah
Work highlights
Advising one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges on the rollout and implementation of its non-custodial Wallet offering in the UAE.
Advising one of the largest banks in Switzerland on its service offering to residents and nationals of the UAE on a cross-border basis without establishing a presence in the UAE.
Practice head
Charles Laubach; Rahat Dar
Other key lawyers
Abdus Samad; Luca Rayes Palacín