Global law firm Dentons announced that Ahmed Butt has joined its Banking & Finance practice in the Middle East as a partner. And Ahmed’s arrival strengthens our Middle East Banking & Finance practice with the addition of over 20 years of specialist Banking Regulations and Financial Institutions Regulatory expertise.
Ahmed (formerly EY’s MENA Financial Services Law Leader) is well-regarded in the financial services sector, where he specializes in regulatory matters, including new market entry licensing applications, innovative product regulatory analysis, cross-border promotion, and regulatory investigations. His knowledge also encompasses legislative enhancement projects and banking transactional expertise, both in conventional and Islamic finance.
Ahmed focuses on key markets, including Saudi Arabia, mainland UAE, DIFC, ADGM, and Qatar.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are thrilled to have Ahmed join our team. His leadership and deep understanding of the Middle East regulatory landscape significantly enhances our regional service offerings and provide strategic value to our clients.”
- Stephen Knight, Co-head of Banking & Finance
“The regulatory landscape is changing very quickly in the Middle East. There is a high client demand for regulatory expertise, and we are delighted to have Ahmed on board. Ahmed will work alongside Chris Brennan, who leads our compliance and investigation practice, and Henrietta Baker, head of our fintech practice, to drive the growth of our regulatory practice.”
- Paul Jarvis, CEO of Dentons’ UK, Ireland and Middle East region
“I am delighted to be returning to Dentons. The Firm’s global reputation in the financial services sector and expansive footprint across the Middle East provides a fantastic platform from which to serve clients.”
- Ahmed Butt
