Serving as lead and UAE counsel for financial institutions, tech conglomerates, and sovereign-backed entities, Al Tamimi & Company advises on license applications, regulatory compliance, investigations, and legislative developments. The firm is particuarly noted for its strong fintech practice, supporting payment service providers and start-ups alike. Team head Jody Waugh works closely with regional banks on regulatory and licensing matters. Divya Abrol Gambhir is a key contact for fintech work, working with a diverse client roster across multiple sectors. Ali Awad and Sarah El Serafy also come recommended.

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Key clients

  • Google
  • NCM Investment
  • Capital.com
  • NEOPLY / H LAB Limited
  • Bored Gen DMCC

Work highlights

  • Advised on a large financial infrastructure transformation project led by UAE Central Bank.
  • Represented Bored Gen DMCC before VARA and assisted Bored Gen in reaching into a first of its kind no liability settlement agreement which involved discussions around structure of the group companies, the assessment of the token as well as the applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Analysed Google's position in offering a product under the current regulatory framework in the UAE.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jody Waugh, Divya Abrol Gambhir

Other key lawyers

Ali Awad, Sarah El Serafy