Baker McKenzie LLP delivers a comprehensive regulatory and investigations offering, covering financial crime, money laundering, sanctions and export controls. The team advises on local, GCC, EU and US regulations, and has a strong track record counselling clients on business-critical international, DFSA, FSRA, AML and ABAC investigations and requests. Helming the practice is Borys Dackiw, a highly experienced practitioner who acts for industry players, asset managers, financial institutions and family offices across the Middle East on the full range of compliance matters. Joanna Matthews-Taylor has recently been active on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering matters. Samir-Safar Aly left the firm in 2025.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Helped us on exposure to North American requirements and regulations for exporting technology. Also helped us with ensuring compliance with various UAE regulation.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Borys Dackiw

Other key lawyers

Joanna Matthews-Taylor