Written by: Tasawar Ulhaq, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team Buying or selling a DFSA- or FSRA-regulated financial business in the UAE involves a layer of process that a standard corporate acquisition does not: change-in-control approval from the relevant regulator, deep regulatory due diligence into the target’s historic compliance record, and deal documentation […]
Written by: Fraz Butt, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team A UAE crypto business needs to consider the UK’s incoming regime if it markets to, onboards, or otherwise serves UK-based clients, even without any physical UK presence. The UK is bringing cryptoasset activities within the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) regulatory perimeter, extending its […]
Written by: Parastu Aghai, Director Reviewed by: Saracens Solicitors UAE Team Most managers launching a fund in the UAE choose between a DIFC Public, Exempt or Qualified Investor Fund, an equivalent ADGM structure, or an offshore vehicle (typically Cayman or BVI) managed or advised from the UAE. The right answer depends on your investor […]
