Latham & Watkins LLP
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Latham & Watkins LLP houses a renowned financial regulatory practice group, which is a go-to contact for US-headquartered technology corporations, emerging fintech entities, cryptocurrency platforms and international financial institutions. Matthew Rodwell spearheads the practice which is equipped to handle a wide array of matters, including virtual assets license applications, M&A regulatory support, UAE law compliance and online financial product development. Rodwell is noted for his strength in both local and international mandates, demonstrating particular proficiency in Saudi Arabian matters. Ksenia Koroleva is a name of note.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The financial services regulation practice at Latham is second to none in the Middle East. Their lawyers have an extremely solid grip on current regulatory practices in the UAE and across the GCC.'
- ‘Matthew Rodwell is a standout advisor who can be called upon to provide solid regulatory advice in a manner that is commercially savvy and practically implementable. With genuinely deep knowledge of both financial regulatory laws and market practices, numerous times.'
Key clients
- Coinbase Tabby Binance ISLA J.P. Morgan
Work highlights
Advised Coinbase on the UAE financial regulatory matters in relation to its US$ 2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, the largest-ever M&A transaction in the digital assets sector.