CMS handles a steady stream of mandates pertaining to digital and crypto currencies, regulatory structuring, innovative payment solutions and payment infrastructure, and investigations and enforcement actions guidance. The firm also handles cross-border instructions, often involving Saudi Arabia. Gabriella Savastano, who joined the practice in September 2022 after several years working in-house at Macquarie, works closely with banks, asset managers and fintech start-ups on a wide range of regulatory issues.
Testimonials
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‘I've referred certain discreet matter on investment services regulatory to CMS and have been pleased with the results, the team is accessible, knowledgeable and draws on international experience to give balanced and thoughtful advice’
‘Gabriella Savastrano goes above and beyond to provide useful advice. She has many years of in-house experience in broad cross-border and investment product regulatory matters which is invaluable, and outperforms in her subject matter expertise.’
Key clients
- Nuvei
- Al Rajhi Bank
- Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank PJSC
- CMC Markets
- Emaar PJSC
- UAE Trade Connect (UTC)
- YAP Holding Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted CMC Markets with obtaining a retail endorsement from the DFSA so that it could offer its products to retail investors.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gabriella Savastano