Middle East - United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance
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Clifford Chance is 'consistently on the most high-profile innovative regional deals' and is frequently a first choice for financial institutions for a variety of regulatory advice. The firm has strong synergies with its top-tier technology practice and acts for an array of clients in the fintech space and the team also assists the GCC's largest asset managers with the establishment of funds while overseeing the accompanying licensing and cross-border marketing arrangements. Jack Hardman, who stands out for his ability to handle the complex tech aspects of financial mandates, and Cheuk-Yin Cheung, who handles asset-backed collateralised financings, jointly head the practice. Senior associate James Dadford has an impressive track record on fintech mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Jack Hardman was very available throughout the project and it was a real pleasure dealing with him’
‘Very knowledgeable team with deep experience of dealing with the Central Bank. Responsive and commercial. Excellent partners to work with in the region.’
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Key clients
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
- Abu Dhabi Finance
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Work highlights
- Advising the Central Bank of the UAE on the creation and issuance of the proposed Central Bank Digital Currency and related technology platform.
- Advising as the main contributor law firm to International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc. (ISDA) since the inception of its Middle East Committee, including being issuing counsel to the first ISDA netting opinions available under the laws of the United Arab Emirates and under the laws of the Dubai International Financial Centre.
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