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Shibani Kapur

Senior Associate

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Shibani is a senior associate in our Litigation practice and Financial Services, Disputes and Investigations Group based in Dubai.

Shibani has extensive experience in the regulatory enforcement space, acting as defense counsel for international banks and senior management on investigations by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK. Shibani has also led numerous internal investigations for multinational corporates and international banks, involving allegations of bribery, fraud and breaches of regulation, many of which involved cross border issues.

Shibani also regularly advises clients in the region on their risk management and compliance framework and provides bespoke advice on governance processes in the context of corporate crime and more widely. Shibani’s recent experience includes advising UAE companies on the UAE AML law and regulations, drafting AML policies, and advising on compliance procedures. She also regularly advises on sanctions compliance.

In addition, Shibani has extensive experience on managing litigation and arbitration disputes, including in the UAE onshore, DIFC and ADGM courts.

Shibani was previously a legal adviser at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management.

  • acting for a UAE bank in relation to an ADGM insolvency-related dispute
  • advising a UAE telecoms company on AML and sanctions compliance
  • acting on an investigation relating to allegations of bribery and corruption in Saudi Arabia
  • England & Wales (2014)
  • Graduate Diploma in Law/ Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School, UK, 2007
  • BA (English Language and Literature), University of Leeds, 2005
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Shibani Kapur

Senior Associate

Shibani-Kapur
Shibani Kapur

Senior Associate

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