At Complyport UAE, we provide expert Business Advisory and Deals Advisory services designed for the specific needs of regulated financial firms. Whether you are planning a merger, acquisition, divestment, ownership change or capital raise, our team provides guidance at every stage of the transaction. 

From strategic planning and due diligence to negotiations and securing regulatory approvals, we ensure your deal is executed with technical precision, discretion and total regulatory alignment. 

Our approach integrates deep regulatory insight with practical transaction execution experience, making us a trusted partner for complex deals in highly regulated markets. 

Business Advisory 

Our decades of experience with regulated entities allow us to anticipate the exact information and documentation required by regulators, investors and counterparties. We help clients structure and present their business case effectively throughout the strategic decision-making and negotiation phases. 

Our service offerings include: 

• Due diligence reporting (see Deals Advisory below) 

• Advice on mergers, acquisitions and management buyouts 

• Management consultancy and governance support 

• Equity and debt raising strategies 

• Business and project valuation services 

• Advice on capital restructuring and fundraising 

• Guidance on change of ownership and business sales 

• Feasibility studies for regional projects and investment opportunities 

Deals Advisory 

Our Deals Advisory Unit serves as a strategic intermediary for the sale and acquisition of shares in regulated firms across the UAE and internationally. We support founders, boards and institutional buyers through the entire lifecycle, from market positioning and outreach to due diligence, documentation and securing final regulatory clearance. 

Whether you are pursuing a strategic acquisition or entering a new market via an existing regulated entity, our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive, discreet support under strict confidentiality. 

Sectors We Advise 

We have extensive experience managing deals for a wide range of regulated financial entities, including: 

• Banks 

• Investment firms and online brokers (ADGM, DIFC and onshore UAE) 

• Asset Managers, including AIFMs and regional fund structures 

• Payment Institutions (PIs) and Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs) 

• Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and crypto-asset firms (including those seeking VARA or regional licences) 

Jurisdictions We Cover 

Our team facilitates transactions across global financial hubs. While we specialise in the United Arab Emirates (including DIFC and ADGM), we also advise on deals in: 

• The United Kingdom (UK) 

• The European Union (EU) 

• Mauritius, Seychelles and South Africa 

• Other international markets subject to regulatory scope 

End-to-End Support Across the Transaction Lifecycle 

We provide full support throughout the deal process, from initiation to completion, including: 

1. Transaction Preparation: Helping sellers with market readiness and positioning, advising buyers on regulatory feasibility. 
2. Market Outreach: Identifying and approaching potential interested parties discreetly to manage early-stage engagement. 
3. Negotiation & Structuring: Leading commercial negotiations and planning execution timelines and conditions precedent. 
4. LOI / SPA Support: Finalising Letters of Intent and supporting the Share Purchase Agreement process in coordination with legal counsel. 
5. Due Diligence & Reporting: Conducting regulatory, operational and compliance-focused DD to facilitate informed decision-making. 
6. Regulatory Approvals: Navigating submissions for change in control, governance and fitness & propriety assessments. 

Why Complyport UAE for Business & Deals Advisory 

Transactions in the regulated sector require specialised handling regarding timing, confidentiality and documentation quality. Our Deals Advisory Unit leverages our wider group’s regulatory authority to support complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions. 

What Sets Us Apart 

• 25+ years of regulatory and compliance expertise in financial services. 

• Proven M&A and transaction execution track record. 

• Experience with regulated entities and supervisory bodies worldwide. 
• Integrated advisory: covering strategy, execution and regulatory clearance.