Banking and Finance Lawyers in the UAE

Banking and Finance Law Services in the UAE

Importance of Banking and Financial Sector in the UAE

Banking Law Framework in Dubai

Dubai's banking law is governed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), commercial law, and the Islamic banking code. CBUAE plays a crucial role as the regulatory authority in all banking and finance matters. Our lawyers can efficiently help individuals and businesses in Dubai with all sorts of banking, financing and licensing issues.

Islamic Finance

Our legal professionals work with various Islamic banking institutions in the Middle East. They provide guidance on financial structuring, endowment, licensing, and banking documentation. Also, they help in drafting contracts for financing deals between multiple parties.

Asset Finance and Funds Management

KWS Legal Advisory supports financial institutions, monetary regulators, corporate borrowers, and clients in various activities. For example, financial regulation, project finance, Islamic finance, insolvency, restructuring, etc. Our law consultants are experts in handling legal matters about FinTech and other relevant technologies.

Money Laundering Justice

Money laundering is the act of converting illegal money into legal or clean. The federal government has extensive resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes, with severe criminal penalties. Investigations can lead to longer prison sentences and seizure of assets like cash, cars, and real estate.

Legal Banking and Financial Services in the UAE

Project Finance Protection and Banking Litigation

Our team of financial lawyers has extensive experience in defending clients in banking litigation. For instance, bank loans, fraud claims, credit card issues, etc. We offer arbitration and protection guidance, and negotiate with financial institutions to arrange banking facilities for clients.

Bank and Loan Fraud Justice

Since the 2008 UAE real estate bubble, banks and federal authorities are investigating bank and loan frauds. They are focusing on fraudulent Ponzi schemes and lenders who claimed to help borrowers purchase homes on loans. Financial institutions under investigation face negative publicity for the collapse of the UAE economy. Law consultants of KWS Legal Advisory assist clients in finding justice in the bank and loan fraud cases.

Credit Card Scam Justice

Credit card fraud is a significant crime, involving theft of credit cards and fraudulent purchases without the ownes’ consent. UAE laws aim to protect victims, including individuals, corporations, and businesses, from severe financial damages. Penalties on credit card scams can include jail or prison sentences, fines, probation, and a lifetime criminal record mark. Our lawyers offer professional legal representation in handling such cases in the UAE courts.

FinTech and Virtual Assets Protection

The UAE is transforming into a hub for FinTech innovation in the Gulf region. Dubai comes with a dynamic regulatory environment offering numerous opportunities. Our financial lawyers help clients with all sorts of FinTech and virtual asset protection laws in the UAE.

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Benefits of choosing top banking lawyers in the UAE

As a leading law firm, KWS Legal Advisory specializes in handling complex cases relating to the banking and finance industry.

  • Professional lawyers provide effective legal solutions to help clients achieve their business objectives.
  • Our lawyers are well-versed in the latest regulatory requirements and changes in the banking and finance sector.
  • They stay up-to-date with the latest legal developments to present the practical legal advice to the clients.
  • Our lawyers adopt a client-centric approach, tailoring their services to meet each client’s unique needs.
  • They are proactive, providing timely advice and support to clients, and are responsive to industry changes.

Get in touch with us today to avail of the best and most affordable banking and finance services in the UAE.

FAQs about legal finance services in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates faces various kinds of financial crimes.For example, forgery, embezzlement, abuse of public funds, misappropriation of money, illicit gain, etc. Profiteering from public funds and cheating in fulfilling the obligations with the UAE government are other financial crimes.

The UAE law ensures the protection and confidentiality of tax data, banking operations, and information about assets and their owners.

Islamic banks in Dubai work under the Sharia law and Federal Law No. 6 of 1985. They carry out banking, commercial, financial, and investment services and operations, as per Article 3.

The UAE’s Central Bank established a dedicated department in August 2020 to combat anti-money laundering (AML). Also, it fights the financing of terrorism. Overall, it focuses on examining all licensed financial institutions in the UAE.

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