Ahmed Butt Joins Dentons’ Banking & Finance Practice As Partner In The Middle East

Dentons has announced the appointment of Ahmed Butt as a partner in its Middle East Banking & Finance practice, strengthening;

By: :  Sara Ali
Update: 2025-01-28 05:45 GMT
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Ahmed Butt Joins Dentons’ Banking & Finance Practice As Partner In The Middle East

Dentons has announced the appointment of Ahmed Butt as a partner in its Middle East Banking & Finance practice, strengthening its regional capabilities with his extensive expertise in banking regulations and financial institutions regulatory matters. With over 20 years of experience, Ahmed’s arrival addresses the growing demand for regulatory expertise in the region.

Ahmed, formerly EY’s MENA Financial Services Law Leader, is highly regarded in the financial services sector. His specializations include regulatory matters such as new market entry licensing applications, innovative product regulatory analysis, cross-border promotion, and regulatory investigations. He also has significant experience in legislative enhancement projects and transactional banking expertise, spanning both conventional and Islamic finance.

“We are thrilled to have Ahmed join our team,” said Stephen Knight, co-head of Banking & Finance. “His leadership and deep understanding of the Middle East regulatory landscape significantly enhances our regional service offerings and provide strategic value to our clients.”

Paul Jarvis, CEO of Dentons’ UK, Ireland and Middle East region, added, “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.”

Commenting on his return to Dentons, Ahmed said, “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.”

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