Addleshaw Goddard has kickstarted its fintech and financial services practice through the hire of ex-PWC legal director Anna Zeitlin, who joined the firm in March 2024. Zeitlin, who leads the team, acts for a solid roster of regional and multinational clients on regulatory matters in the DIFC and ADGM and obtaining various licenses. Co-head Hardeep Plahe is a further name of note who supports clients with respect to the guidelines for securities and funds marketing.

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  • 'Up to date and client-minded for UAE and Middle East related fin reg matters linked to investment management and investment services.’

  • ‘Hardeep Plahe is our excellent and contact at Addleshaw Goddard: his knowledge and his being client-minded make  him our trusted counsel for more than 10 years for any UAE and DIFC related financial regulatory question linked to investment management and investment services.’

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Key clients

  • New York Life Insurance Company
  • Candriam
  • Arcapita
  • Guggenheim Securities
  • FNZ
  • Tabby FZ LLC
  • EITC (du)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hardeep Plahe, Anna Zeitlin