Banking & Finance

Comprehensive Legal Support for Financial Institutions, Investors, and Corporates

At Naser Abdulla Almuharrami Advocates & Legal Consultants, we offer end-to-end legal advisory in all aspects of banking and finance law; combining over 15 years of experience with deep regulatory knowledge of the UAE’s evolving financial landscape. Our team advises banks, financial institutions, fintech companies, investment firms, and corporate borrowers on a wide range of financial transactions, regulatory compliance matters, and dispute resolution strategies. Whether you’re navigating complex financing arrangements or responding to regulatory obligations, we deliver strategic legal solutions that support both growth and protection.

Our Banking & Finance Legal Services Include:

Banking Regulations and Compliance

We advise financial institutions on UAE Central Bank regulations and ensure compliance with licensing, capital adequacy, governance, and reporting standards.

Licensing Requirements

Our team assists banks, fintechs, and financial services providers in obtaining the appropriate licenses from the Central Bank, DFSA, or FSRA, ensuring full compliance with local laws.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Compliance

We help clients implement effective AML/KYC frameworks, conduct internal reviews, and respond to regulatory audits or investigations.

Regulatory Filings and Reporting

We manage and review all mandatory filings, notices, and financial reports submitted to regulators; helping clients avoid penalties and maintain reputational trust.

Regulatory Updates and Training

We provide ongoing training sessions and legal bulletins on regulatory changes affecting the financial sector, including ESG standards and financial crime prevention.

Banking Transactions and Documentation

Our team drafts, reviews, and negotiates documents for a wide array of transactions including:

  • Facility Agreements

  • Security Documents

  • Guarantees and Promissory Notes

  • Intercreditor and Subordination Agreements

We ensure all instruments are compliant, enforceable, and tailored to each client’s risk exposure.

Legal Opinions

We provide independent legal opinions on financial documents, enforceability, Sharia compliance, and regulatory implications for transactions and lending structures.

Islamic Finance

We advise on Sharia-compliant finance structures, including:

  • Ijara, Murabaha, Mudaraba, and Sukuk

  • Structuring Islamic Finance Transactions

  • Advisory on compliance with Islamic banking regulations

We work closely with Sharia boards to validate financial products and investment vehicles.

Financial Regulations and Licensing

Our lawyers provide strategic legal support on a broad range of financial regulatory frameworks, ensuring clients operate lawfully across various jurisdictions and sectors.

Securities Laws Compliance

We advise on IPO preparation, prospectus review, insider trading rules, and disclosure requirements under UAE and DIFC laws.

Capital Market Regulations

We provide legal counsel on capital market offerings, securities issuance, and compliance with Emirates Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) regulations.

Investment Fund Regulations

We assist with the formation, licensing, and governance of private equity funds, REITs, venture capital funds, and collective investment schemes in line with UAE laws.

Project Finance and Infrastructure

We support large-scale infrastructure and energy projects through legal due diligence, risk allocation, and documentation for:

  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

  • Multilateral funding structures

  • Syndicated loan arrangements

Debt Restructuring and Debt Recovery

Our team assists with:

  • Loan restructuring negotiations

  • Workouts for distressed assets

  • Debt recovery and enforcement of security interests

  • Litigation for non-performing loans

Financial Dispute Resolution

We represent clients in banking-related litigation, regulatory investigations, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) across:

  • Contractual disputes
  • Breach of loan agreements
  • Misrepresentation and fraud claims
  • Banking malpractice and compliance violations

Why Choose Naser Abdulla Almuharrami Advocates & Legal Consultants for Banking & Finance?

  • 15+ Years of Deep Financial Sector Experience: Our team has advised on high-value transactions, regulatory matters, and financial restructurings across the UAE and Gulf region.

  • Regulatory Fluency: We stay ahead of changing banking laws, AML rules, Islamic finance standards, and cross-border regulations to keep our clients compliant and competitive.

  • Transactional and Litigation Expertise: We combine sharp negotiation skills with strong litigation capabilities, making us your single point of contact for all banking matters.

  • Trusted by Financial Institutions: Our firm advises leading banks, insurance companies, private equity firms, fintech startups, and multinational corporations.

  • Client-Centric, Risk-Focused Approach: We offer legally sound, commercially practical advice that mitigates risk, preserves value, and enhances operational clarity.

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