Middle East - United Arab Emirates
White & Case LLP
White & Case LLP works with some of the largest tech companies in the world on their novel projects in the UAE and also advises asset managers on regulatory and compliance concerning the setting up of operations and investments in the region. Practice head Stefan Mrozinski is particularly well-regarded for his fintech expertise. Associates Arnold Krutilins and Gabrielle Lowe advise on financial services regulation, funds and funds regulation, and compliance and tech issues. Adrianus Schoorl left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The team's exceptional organizational skills enable them to offer guidance across a broad spectrum of topics. Their teamwork is highly effective, characterized by strong cooperation with the client to pinpoint the most fitting solutions, all while taking into account the best international practices.’
‘Arnold Krutilins excels in efficiency and swiftly grasping complex issues and tailoring solutions. His strong communication skills, both with clients and within the team, underscore his invaluable contribution’
‘Very practical and commercially oriented approach. Ability to structure from legal perspective the business needs step-by-step. You always know that you will receive timely response from the team.’
‘Stefan Mrozinski is a commercial and practical, business-minded lawyer. Gabriella Lowe is extremely knowledgeable.'
‘White & Case stands out from other global law firms by an exceptional combination of top-tier client service, responsiveness (which is often sought under tight deadlines) and use of client-oriented innovative technology, including cutting edge knowledge solutions and document automation, and surpass even the most demanding client's expectations. The firm set out an innovative standard of advisory services where a client is supported not only at every stage of a project till closing, but even afterwards, which accurately reconciles with the "go the extra mile" approach.’
‘Stefan Mrozinski's dedication and unwavering commitment to the client's business needs and deep understanding of the financial services industry sets him apart in the MENA region legal market. Stefan demonstrates an exceptional ability to strategic thinking in a course of the client's long-term objectives and shows an outstanding responsiveness which transforms him from an external counsel to a truly trusted advisor.’
Key clients
- Meta
- Mubadala Investment Company
- Amazon Payment Services
- Crypto.com
- Morgan Stanley
- Credit Agricole
- Global Fintech Investments Holding AG / Prism Group
- Wizz Financial
- Tabby
- Paymob
- Nymcard
- Safegold
- Thirdverse Inc.
- Rothschild
- Bank of America
- Moelis
- Qatar National Bank
- Mitsui
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Tikehau Capital
- Qatar Investment Authority
Work highlights
- Advised Amazon Payment Services on a number of financial services regulatory matters in the UAE and wider-Middle East.
- Advising Global Fintech Investments Holding AG / Prism Group in connection with corporate and financial services aspects of its acquisition of the Finablr group.
- Advised Meta on a number of financial services regulatory matters in certain GCC States.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stefan Mrozinski