Financial Institutions

Legal Support for Financial Institutions
At Al Jasmi Law, we provide comprehensive and strategic legal support to banks, fintech companies, investment firms, insurers, lenders, and other financial service providers across in the UAE and wider region. We help financial institutions navigate complexity with confidence and maintain full compliance while advancing their commercial objectives.

Our Financial Services Legal Expertise

Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
We help our clients with regulatory approvals, licensing processes, compliance frameworks, and internal governance structures. Our team supports financial institutions with:

• Central Bank licensing and renewals
• AML/CTF compliance programs
• Corporate governance and board advisory
• Prudential and conduct requirements
• Reporting and disclosure obligations

Banking and Finance Transactions
Al Jasmi Law provides legal assistance on a wide range of financing transactions and banking arrangements, supporting both lenders and borrowers. Our experience covers:

• Corporate and commercial lending
• Syndicated loans
• Project and infrastructure finance
• Asset-backed financing
• Real estate financing
• Trade and commodities finance
• Islamic finance structures

Fintech, Payments, and Digital Platforms
The financial sector is evolving through innovation. We help our clients from the sector to deal with new regulatory, contractual, and operational challenges. We provide our services for:

• Digital banking and e-payment licensing
• Open banking frameworks
• Digital wallets and payment service providers
• Block chain-based solutions
• Crowdfunding platforms
• Cybersecurity and data protection
• Technology vendor and outsourcing agreements

Data Protection and Cybersecurity Compliance
Financial institutions manage sensitive personal, financial, and transactional data. We guide clients through UAE data protection laws, cross-border data transfers, cybersecurity protocols, and risk assessments. Our support includes:

• Drafting data protection policies
• Vendor and cloud services compliance
• Data breach response planning
• Customer consent and privacy notices
• Regulatory reporting and investigations

Corporate Governance and Risk Management
Strong governance is essential for regulatory compliance and operational stability. We work with boards and senior management to develop governance frameworks, delegations of authority, risk management structures, and compliance reporting lines. We also help with:

• Board charters and policies
• Internal audit frameworks
• Whistleblowing mechanisms
• Senior management accountability rules

Dispute Resolution and Regulatory Investigations
Our dispute resolution team represents financial institutions in complex commercial disputes and regulatory matters. We support clients in:

• Banking and finance litigation
• Consumer and commercial disputes
• Recovery and enforcement actions
• Insurance disputes
• Regulatory inspections and investigations
• Administrative appeals

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Restructuring
Financial institutions often engage in acquisitions, consolidations, investment transactions, and structural reorganisations. Al Jasmi Law assists with:

• Financial sector M&A
• Due diligence
• Corporate structuring
• Transaction documentation
• Regulatory notifications

Why Financial Institutions Choose Al Jasmi Law

Great Sector Knowledge
Our team understands the evolving financial landscape, regulatory expectations, and commercial realities faced by institutions operating in the UAE and the wider GCC.

Regulatory Insight
We maintain strong familiarity with the regulatory practices of the Central Bank, DIFC, ADGM, and other authorities, enabling us to provide practical, informed guidance.

Client-Centered Approach
We offer clear, timely, and commercially focused advice designed to support sound decision-making while minimising risk.

Commitment to Compliance and Integrity
We help institutions maintain the highest standards of compliance, governance, and operational conduct.

Who We Support

•  Commercial and investment banks
•  Digital banks and fintech companies
•  Payment service providers and digital wallet operators
•  Insurance and reinsurance companies
•  Investment funds and asset managers
•  Private equity firms
•  Exchange houses and money service operators
•  Finance and leasing companies

Get in Touch
If your institution requires regulatory support, dispute management, licensing assistance, or transactional guidance, Al Jasmi Law is ready to help. Our team offers practical solutions that align with your operational goals and regulatory obligations.