< Previous10 September 2025law-middleeast.com NEWS 11% Clyde & Co recorded an 11% increase in Middle East revenue Clyde & Co has recorded an 11% increase in revenue across its Middle East offi ces for the fi nancial year to April 30. It is the largest international law fi rm in the region, with six offi ces in Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Riyadh. Clyde & Co’s regional expansion over the past year includes the addition of 12 partners through lateral hires and internal promotions. The fi rm recently hired energy partners Josh McFadzen and Bryan Wilson from Brodies Middle East. They joined the fi rm’s Abu Dhabi offi ce, which recently marked 20 years of its operation, along with senior associate Marc Penman and associate Ross Blyth. Clyde & Co also opened an offi ce in Jeddah, its second offi ce in Saudi Arabia, last year. The fi rm’s revenue growth was led by the UK (46%) and North America (25%). The Middle East was the third-highest growth region, followed by Asia Pacifi c (9%), Europe (7%), and Latin America (2%). Firmwide revenue was markedly slower than in previous years, growing by 3% to £854 million. Profi t at the fi rm increased by 1.8% to £177.5 million. This marks 27 years of consecutive growth at the fi rm. Clyde & Co’s chief executive of f icer, Matthew Kelsall, commented: “Our commitment to multiyear investment horizons has allowed us to continue to balance investment, p r o f i t a b i l i t y a n d s u s t a i n e d g r o w t h . We have continued to invest in talent, systems and technology which have enhanced our operational ef f iciency but crucially, have allowed us to continue to evolve our of fering for clients, building global b ench s t reng t h in our core sec tor s and across disputes, commercial and regulatory disciplines.” Clyde & Co’s senior partner, Carolena Gordon, said: "We are proud of our achievements this year and remain focused on continuing to support our clients as they do business and navigate the volatile yet opportunity-rich environment they face." In the previous fi nancial year, Clyde & Co recorded a 12% increase in Middle East revenue. Firmwide revenues grew by 10% to £845 million. CLYDE & CO RECORDS DOUBLE-DIGIT MIDDLE EAST REVENUE INCREASE The fi rm's regional expansion over the past year includes the addition of 12 partners through lateral hires and internal promotionsSeptember 2025 11law-middleeast.com NEWS 36% Clifford Chance recorded a 36% increase in Middle East revenue Cliff ord Chance’s Middle East offi ces led the fi rm’s growth in its latest fi nancial results, where revenue surged by over a third. In the fi nancial year to April 30, the fi rm recorded 36% revenue growth in the region, where it has four offi ces as well as a joint venture in Saudi Arabia that operates as a separate entity. In the past year, the fi rm has been involved in significant transactions in the region. Cliff ord Chance is advising The Walt Disney Company on its partnership with Miral for the development and operation of a new Disney theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The fi rm is also playing a key role in Wynn Resorts’ $5.1 billion project to develop the UAE’s fi rst licensed casino on Ras Al Khaimah’s Al Marjan Island, acting for the sponsors on the $2.4 billion construction facility. Elsewhere, the fi rm played a key role in the IPOs of Dubai Residential REIT in Dubai, LuLu Retail in Abu Dhabi, as well as Derayah Financial Company and Nice One Beauty Digital Marketing Company in Saudi Arabia. In May 2024, the fi rm promoted Jeremy Barker and Ahmed Choudhry to its Middle East partnership in Dubai and Riyadh respectively, and Sohini Kar- Purkayastha, who is based in Dubai, the following year. They are part of the fi rm’s global fi nancial markets group. In September 2024, the fi rm strengthened its regional bench with the hire of corporate partner Lynn Ammar from Cleary Gottlieb. Around the same time, antitrust counsel Sabra Ferhat relocated from London to the fi rm’s Dubai offi ce to build its regional antitrust practice, becoming its fi rst antitrust lawyer in the UAE. Overall, the fi rm increased global revenue by 9% to £2.4 billion and partner profi t by 11% to £944 million. The US region saw a sharp rise in revenue of 18%. Europe—including the UK, where the fi rm is headquartered—and Asia Pacifi c delivered revenue growth of 6% and 5% respectively. Commenting on the results, Cliff ord Chance’s global managing partner, Charles Adam, said: “All our regions recorded robust growth, most notably the Middle East. Despite more challenging market conditions in the US during the second half of the fi nancial year, we maintained our strong growth trajectory taking our revenue increase in the region to more than 50% in the past two years.” CLIFFORD CHANCE REPORTS STRONGEST GROWTH IN MIDDLE EAST The fi rm recorded 36% revenue growth in the region, where it has four offi ces as well as a joint venture in Saudi Arabia12 September 2025law-middleeast.com NEWS 9% Dentons recorded a 9% increase in revenue in the UKIME region In its latest financial results, Dentons announced revenue in the UK, Ireland, and Middle East (UKIME) region surpassed the £300 million mark. The world’s largest law fi rm reported £306 million revenue for the year to April 30, an increase of 9% from the previous year, when revenue was £280.5 million. Middle East revenue surged by 9%, and by 23% over the past four years, led by the fi rm’s growing Saudi operation. Beyond this, Dentons did not provide a numerical breakdown of revenue in the Middle East, or for its UK and Ireland operation. “Passing £300 million in revenue is a major milestone for our region,” said Abu Dhabi-based UKIME CEO Paul Jarvis. “We have achieved this through organic growth and as a result of the strategic choices we made four years ago to develop deeper client relationships and invest in high growth markets.” “We had some stand-out performances from corporate, disputes, real estate, and people, reward and mobility,” added Jarvis. Global CEO Kate Barton said. “Our UKIME region is an engine of growth for the global fi rm and I am delighted at how we continue to bring solutions to our clients here and around the world.” In the fi nancial results, Dentons reported that inbound work accounted for 12% of its UKIME revenue, while outbound work made up 13%. Over the past two years, the UKIME region saw 19 lateral hires and 22 internal partner promotions. Dentons has seven Middle East offi ces in Amman, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, and Riyadh. Corporate partner Nik Colbridge recently relocated from London to Dubai to take advantage of expanding capital markets opportunities in the region. The fi rm has also made a string of new partner hires in the Middle East in the past year, including: Abdullah Alsulaimi, who joined the dispute resolution team in Riyadh, and Stephen McKenna and Ross Barfoot, who joined the fi rm’s corporate team in Abu Dhabi. Ahmed Butt joined the Dubai offi ce in January as a partner in the banking and fi nance team, and both Faris Shehabi and Hazel Shakur Quinn were promoted to the partnership in Dubai in May. DENTONS BREAKS £300 MILLION REVENUE MARK IN UK, IRELAND AND MIDDLE EAST Middle East revenue surged by 9% in the fi nancial year to April 30September 2025 13law-middleeast.com NEWS 2009 The year Freshfields entered an association with LFSH Freshfi elds has announced the launch of a standalone offi ce in Saudi Arabia and a strategic alliance with the Law Firm of Salah Al-Hejailan (LFSH), its long-standing associated fi rm in the Kingdom. The fi rms have held an association agreement since 2009 and will continue their relationship through the new alliance. Led by partners Fares Al-Hejailan and Amani Khalifa, Freshfi elds said its new offi ce is a continuation of its existing client service in the Kingdom and will complement its wider regional presence in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Bahrain. As part of the renewed relationship, LFSH will continue to partner with Freshfi elds and remain part of its Stronger Together network, which brings together more than 300 fi rms globally. Last year, Freshfi elds was granted a licence by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice to establish an offi ce in the Kingdom. This licence follows changes to the laws that govern how foreign law fi rms operate in the Kingdom. Freshfi elds regional managing partner Sami Tannous said: “We are pleased to enter into an agreement to maintain our long-standing relationship with LFSH. Our Saudi Arabia and Middle East operations continue to be a core focus for the fi rm, with the Kingdom established as one of the most dynamic markets across the world, particularly in and around sustainable development projects—a growing priority for the region. We look forward to delivering ongoing market-leading service to our clients.” Al-Hejailan said: “LFSH is proud to continue our long-standing relationship with the global fi rm Freshfi elds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a relationship that has spanned nearly 16 years and a true testament of cooperation and collaboration within the legal industry in the Kingdom serving many regional and international clients legally and strategically.” Freshfi elds has a 40-year history of serving clients across the Middle East, with more than 50 lawyers based in the region. The f irm’s regional exper tise spans transactional areas including corporate, M&A, restructurings, and capital market regulations, and disputes relating to construction, commercial arbitration, and global investigations. FRESHFIELDS LAUNCHES SAUDI OFFICE, STRIKES ALLIANCE WITH ASSOCIATED FIRM After a 16-year association, the fi rm has renewed its relationship with LFSH14 September 2025law-middleeast.com NEWS 2023 HFW obtained its Saudi licence in November 2023 HFW has moved to a larger offi ce in Saudi Arabia to accommodate its expanding team. The global fi rm has relocated its offi ce to Tuwaiq Gate on King Fahad Road, one of the main transport axes in Riyadh and a key link between the south and north of the city. It was previously based in Olaya Towers on Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Road. The new offi ce has over double the personnel capacity of the fi rm’s old premises, according to a statement from the fi rm. It is housed in a fully operational development managed by Alidara Real Estate which has over 15,000 square meters of offi ce space. This development is also the fi rst in Riyadh to feature outdoor air conditioning. HFW said in the statement the new offi ce “will accommodate and better serve the growing Riyadh team”. HFW was part of a select group of international law firms licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Justice in November 2023. The Riyadh offi ce now includes partners Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly, who leads the fi rm’s Riyadh offi ce, Euan Pinkerton, Francesco Fiorilli, and Justin Whelan, who recently relocated from Abu Dhabi. Al-Ohaly said: “This relocation is a signifi cant milestone in our strategic plan to expand our operations and improve client services in the region. The increased size and enhanced facilities of our new premises will enable us to support our growing team—this demonstrates our fi rm’s commitment to the Kingdom and creating opportunities for both Saudi and non-Saudi lawyers, helping us better serve clients.” HFW’s UAE managing partner, Yaman Al Hawamdeh, said: “Saudi Arabia is an extremely important market for HFW and our clients, and this relocation refl ects both our signifi cant expansion in Riyadh and our longstanding commitment to the region. This is the latest step in the fi rm’s ongoing eff orts to generate an excellent and modern working environment across our global network, with the larger offi ce space giving us the room that we will need as we continue to add leading talent at all levels.” HFW is one of the fastest-growing law fi rms in the Middle East, with its revenue in the region increasing by more than 60% between 2022 and 2024. The fi rm has been in the Middle East since 2006 and has 22 partners and 62 lawyers across its offi ces in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait City, and Riyadh. HFW RELOCATES TO LARGER SAUDI OFFICE AMIDST TEAM EXPANSION Located in Riyadh's Tuwaiq Gate, the new offi ce has over double the personnel capacity of the fi rm's old premisesSeptember 2025 15law-middleeast.com NEWS 1996 The year Simmons & Simmons initially entered Abu Dhabi Simmons & Simmons has announced it plans to relaunch in Abu Dhabi with a new offi ce, a move that came just weeks after the global fi rm offi cially launched its new Riyadh offi ce in Saudi Arabia. The offi ce, which is subject to regulatory approval, is to be located in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE capital’s international fi nancial centre. Simmons & Simmons has a longstanding presence in the region, having recently marked 30 years of its Middle East operation. The fi rm initially launched its regional presence from Abu Dhabi in 1994, but closed the offi ce in 2016 to consolidate in Dubai, according to media reports. Simmons & Simmons said the expansion is in response to growing client demand in two of its core areas of focus: asset management and investment funds (AMIF) and technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT). Abu Dhabi is home to some of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, managing over $1.7 trillion in assets, and has also become a thriving hub for technology and innovation. US-headquartered law fi rms Paul Hastings and Skadden, and UK- headquartered law fi rm Addleshaw Goddard, recently expanded to the UAE capital. “We are very pleased to be taking steps to open an offi ce in the ADGM,” said the fi rm’s Middle East head Muneer Khan. “The ADGM as an international fi nancial centre is experiencing rapid growth and is a key location for many of our clients. With our longstanding presence in Dubai and recent move to Riyadh, the new offi ce will ensure that we are able to support clients from three of the main fi nancial and investment hubs in the Middle East.” Simmons & Simmons global managing partner Emily Monastiriotis said: “This is a strategically important move for Simmons & Simmons in such a key market where we have been present for over 30 years. Many businesses in the ADGM are very closely aligned with the sectors we specialise in—especially across funds and technology. Businesses also increasingly require support in the AI advisory space, where we have a market leading off ering.Together, this highly specialised and very targeted off ering means that our global advisory capabilities will be unrivalled in the ADGM.” SIMMONS PLANS TO RELAUNCH IN ABU DHABI WITH FOCUS ON FUNDS, TECH The move came just weeks after the global fi rm offi cially launched its new Riyadh offi ce in Saudi Arabia16 September 2025law-middleeast.com MOVES A Latham & Watkins lifer, Najla Al-Gadi was promoted to partner in January 2025 Latham & Watkins capital markets partner Najla Al- Gadi (pictured) is due to join Gibson Dunn in Riyadh. A Latham & Watkins lifer, Al-Gadi trained and qualifi ed at the fi rm, and was promoted to partner in January 2025, telling Law Middle East of her pride to be a part of Saudi Arabia’s evolving legal landscape at the time. Al-Gadi is due to join Gibson Dunn in early September, according to sources familiar with the matter. It is understood that no other Latham & Watkins lawyers will be moving with her to Gibson Dunn. Dual-qualifi ed in Saudi Arabia and New York, Al-Gadi will bring a wealth of experience advising clients on capital markets transactions across a range of industries. Her practice spans IPOs, secondary equity off erings, public company representation, M&A, and corporate governance matters. She advises issuers, investment banks, boards of directors, and capital markets institutions on a range of securities transactions and regulatory matters. She has represented clients across sectors including fi nancial services, healthcare, IT, oil & gas, real estate, and telecoms. She has played a leading role in many of the Kingdom’s most signifi cant market transactions, including most recently the IPOs of fl ynas, Umm Al Qura, and Almoosa Health Company. She has also played a key role in the IPOs for Rasan, Miahona, and Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest IPO to date. “Najla’s arrival marks a major milestone in the continued expansion of our capital markets platform in the region,” said Ibrahim Soumrany, a capital markets partner in the Dubai and Riyadh offi ces of Gibson Dunn. “Her deep transactional experience, strong market relationships, and reputation for excellence make her an exceptional addition to our team.” “Najla’s presence will further enhance our ability to serve clients in Saudi Arabia and across the broader Europe, Middle East, and Africa region,” he said. “We look forward to welcoming Najla to Gibson Dunn.” Gibson Dunn has been in the Middle East for more than 40 years, representing many of the region’s largest companies and fi nancial institutions, including prominent government-affi liated entities. In November 2023, the fi rm opened its Riyadh offi ce, marking an expansion of its Middle East presence, which includes offi ces in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, established in January 2023 and October 2022, respectively. In the years since the fi rm has grown to more than 60 lawyers in the region, with nearly half of the team based in Riyadh, revealed Marwan Elaraby, partner in charge of Gibson Dunn’s Dubai offi ce and Law Middle East’s February 2025 cover star, in an interview. In addition to partners Soumrany and soon Al-Gadi, Gibson Dunn lists four associates in its Riyadh capital markets team on its website. Latham & Watkins’ capital markets team remains one of the largest in Riyadh, with three partners and eight associates led by regional managing partner and Saudi Arabia practice chair Salman Al-Sudairi. A spokesperson for Latham & Watkins told Law Middle East: “We wish Najla all the best in her future endeavours.” LATHAM & WATKINS CAPITAL MARKETS PARTNER TO JOIN GIBSON DUNN IN RIYADH LME_Sep2025_16-17_Moves_13694690.indd 16LME_Sep2025_16-17_Moves_13694690.indd 1611/09/2025 11:3411/09/2025 11:34September 2025 17law-middleeast.com MOVES AL TAMIMI & COMPANY Omar Zizi has joined Al Tamimi & Company as a partner in Casablanca, marking a step in the fi rm’s renewed presence in Morocco. He has joined from local fi rm KZ & Partners, along with his team. His practice focuses on banking and fi nance, and regulatory matters. ASHURST Clint Dempsey has joined Ashurst’s global loans practice in Dubai. He has joined after nearly a two decade-tenure at Eversheds Sutherland, including most recently as partner and head of the Middle East banking and fi nance practice. He joined Eversheds Sutherland in 2008 and spent over 17 years at the fi rm. He moved to the region in 2012 and was promoted to partner in 2017. He deals with all aspects of banking and fi nance, including acquisition fi nance and asset-based lending, Islamic fi nance, project fi nance, real estate and development fi nance, and trade fi nance, acting for regional and international fi nancial institutions. He also advises on fi nancial regulatory matters. CLYDE & CO Josh McFadzen and Bryan Wilson have joined Clyde & Co’s global energy practice in Abu Dhabi. The partners have joined from Brodies Middle East, along with senior associate Marc Penman and associate Ross Blyth. They specialise in non-contentious oil and gas project development and delivering advice across the full energy value chain—upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. McFadzen brings over a decade of experience in both in- house and private practice, having previously held senior positions at supermajor oil and natural gas operators, including ADNOC. Wilson has over 30 years of experience and previously held senior in-house roles at Maersk Oil and TotalEnergies. Clyde & Co’s Abu Dhabi offi ce counts fi ve partners and recently marked 20 years of its operation. GREENBERG TRAURIG Elias Hayek and Louisa Lynch have joined Greenberg Traurig to jointly lead the fi rm’s Middle East and Europe hospitality practice. Hayek is based in the fi rm’s UAE and Saudi Arabia offi ces, dividing his time between Dubai, Riyadh, and London. He has joined from Squire Patton Boggs, where he led the fi rm’s global hospitality and leisure group for close to a decade. He advises on projects and transactions in the hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries, having closed more than 500 transactions in over 45 cities. Earlier in his career, he spent 17 years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide in Brussels, where he served as vice president of legal for the EMEA division. Lynch is based in the fi rm’s UAE offi ce and brings close to two decades of regional experience. She previously worked at Pinsent Masons for nearly three years and Norton Rose Fulbright for almost 13 years. Lynch has experience in real estate and hospitality transactions, spanning the entire lifecycle of real assets, including structuring, fi nancing, and development. STEPHENSON HARWOOD Ryan Whelan has joined Stephenson Harwood as a partner in Dubai. He is the eighth new partner to join the Dubai offi ce in less than 18 months. His practice focuses primarily on dispute resolution in the energy and infrastructure sector. He previously led Akin’s Middle East infrastructure disputes practice as senior counsel, based in the fi rm’s Abu Dhabi offi ce, and spent over seven years at Gibson Dunn in London and Dubai. Whelan advises clients ranging from sovereign wealth funds to national oil companies on energy, renewables, water, and infrastructure projects throughout the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. Stephenson Harwood is committed to growing its regional presence, which the fi rm said is a core part of its international strategy. PROMOTIONS ASHURST Emma Tormey has been promoted to partner at Ashurst. Her practice focuses on general commercial litigation and arbitration across a range of industries, with particular expertise in the fi nancial services sector. Tormey joined the fi rm in September 2024 from Addleshaw Goddard, where she was a senior associate. LME_Sep2025_16-17_Moves_13694690.indd 17LME_Sep2025_16-17_Moves_13694690.indd 1711/09/2025 11:3411/09/2025 11:3418 September 2025law-middleeast.com INTERVIEW Josh McFadzen and Bryan Wilson discuss their recent move, why the fi rm provides an ideal platform for their practice, and the exciting opportunities emerging in the region A QUICKFIRE Q&A WITH CLYDE & CO’S NEW ABU DHABI ENERGY PARTNERS In July, Clyde & Co expanded its Abu Dhabi energy practice with the addition of partners Josh McFadzen and Bryan Wilson from Brodies Middle East. In this article, they discuss their recent move, why the fi rm provides an ideal platform for their practice, and the exciting opportunities emerging in the region’s energy sector. What drew you to Clyde & Co and what makes the fi rm an ideal platform for your practice? Clyde & Co is the largest international law fi rm in the Middle East, with offi ces in the region since 1989. The fi rm has a leading energy practice and an outstanding reputation in the sector. Clients turn to us for deep industry insight and commercially focused advice. Clyde & Co’s deep commitment to the region and to the global energy market is clear from its recent investments in lateral hires and aligns closely with our business goals. We specialise in non-contentious oil and gas project development and delivering multidisciplinary solutions across the full energy value chain—upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. This complements Clyde & Co’s existing strengths in corporate and disputes. Together, we are expanding our position as a leader in the market, and we are excited to contribute to the continued growth of the fi rm’s energy practice—both regionally and globally. Clyde & Co’s global energy practice has seen signifi cant hires recently in London, Paris, and Warsaw. How will your Abu Dhabi-based practice integrate with and contribute to this broader global energy team? Clyde & Co already has leading expertise in the energy sector in the region, with prominent partners David Leckie and Leonard Soudagar. The fi rm’s global practice has rapidly expanded with the recent additional hires of partners Marianne Anton, Alex Blomfi eld, Ben James, and Sebastian Lea in London, Julie Cornely in Paris, Arkadiusz (Arek) Krasnodębski, Agnieszka Kulińska, and a team of 20 in Warsaw. Our Abu Dhabi-based practice will add signifi cant strength and depth to the fi rm’s global sector specifi c full-service off ering across all practice areas and disciplines, both non- contentious and contentious, around the globe. What are the most exciting opportunities you anticipate for your clients in the next year, both regionally and internationally? According to the latest OPEC forecasts, global demand for energy from conventional hydrocarbon sources (oil and gas) is projected to continue rising in the long-term. To meet this demand, by 2050 OPEC’s share of global oil production is projected to be a staggering 52%. That means over half of the world’s oil will be produced by OPEC members, and of those members, some of the largest producing nations are the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE. We are excited about the opportunities emerging in the Middle East’s energy sector and the region’s investment in upstream and downstream oil and gas projects. For the oil industry alone, OPEC estimates $18.2 trillion of investment will be needed to meet oil demand through 2050, with over 80% allocated to upstream activities. This is consistent with what we are experiencing in the Middle East. We see the year ahead as a very exciting time for our clients in the GCC and for us, as their legal partners. There are opportunities to bring online projects of national and international signifi cance which will shape the future of the industry. We are excited about the opportunities emerging in the Middle East’s energy sector and the region’s investment in upstream and downstream oil and gas projects Clyde & Co partners Josh McFadzen (left) and Bryan Wilson (right)PARTNER CONTENT September 2025 | 19 law-middleeast.com Inspired by developments in DIFC, the UAE’s Central Asian neighbour could become a hub for cross-border investment WHY UAE INVESTORS SHOULD LOOK TO KYRGYZSTAN By Sergey Entts, founder and CEO of Muras Bank, Kyrgyzstan In recent years, Kyrgyzstan has been taking steps to evolve its fi nancial and legal systems to support foreign investment, namely with strong protection and transparency mechanisms. For this reason, it may be a good time for investors in the UAE to look towards its Central Asian neighbour, where they could gain access to previously undervalued assets and partnership opportunities, as well as consult on the build out of infrastructure. AN EMERGING FRAMEWORK FOR CROSS- BORDER INVESTMENT In 2014, Kyrgyzstan and the UAE signed a bilateral agreement on the promotion and reciprocal protection of foreign investment. In 2022, Kyrgyzstan adopted a Law on Investments, guaranteeing equal rights to foreign and domestic investors, allowing foreigners to hold up to 20% in Kyrgyz companies with management and control rights. The next important milestone came earlier this summer when Kyrgyzstan issued its debut state bonds, valued at $700 million. This set the standard for corporate securities in terms of yields and the resulting legal framework. FINANCIAL INNOVATION There is something special about being at the forefront of a growth curve. Having already started fi nancial businesses in Cyprus, Russia, and the UAE, I recognised strong growth potential of Kyrgyzstan and invested in opening a new bank, Muras Bank. A combination of broker and banker licences will help Muras with its mission of developing the fi nancial infrastructure of Kyrgyzstan. We want local securities to become available to foreign investors, while making foreign securities available to Kyrgyz investors. This is not the case yet. My personal mission is to make securities trading between Kyrgyzstan and the UAE as easy as ordering 2025 The year Muras Bank was founded by Sergey Entts Muras Bank founder and CEO Sergey Entts food online with maximum effi ciency and all possibilities of fi ntech. One of our nearest plans is to issue so-called ‘green bonds’ or ‘Muslim bonds’ in Kyrgyzstan to attract fi nancing for projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. DIFC AS AN INSPIRATION When I made my fi rst investment into a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)-based company, I was impressed with the confi dence it inspired with its legal and tax frameworks, compliance protocols, due diligence, and risk mitigation mechanisms. I think that Kyrgyzstan’s path should not be about creating one free zone with tax breaks, but about concentrating on building out the whole infrastructure that too inspires confi dence. The early UAE investors and the example of DIFC can serve as an inspiration. LME_Sep2025_19_Sergey Entts - Partner Content_13687676.indd 19LME_Sep2025_19_Sergey Entts - Partner Content_13687676.indd 1910/09/2025 11:3010/09/2025 11:30Next >