Gibson Dunn Supports Circle in Securing License in Abu Dhabi Global Market
Firm News | December 9, 2025
Gibson Dunn supported Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), one of the world’s leading internet financial platform companies, in its continued expansion in the United Arab Emirates. Circle has secured a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of the Abu Dhabi Global Market to operate as a Money Services Provider.
This regulatory milestone strengthens Circle’s presence in the region and reinforces the UAE’s leadership in building a trusted, innovation-forward digital asset ecosystem.
Our project team was led by partner Hagen Rooke, of counsel Sameera Kimatrai, and associate Aliya Padhani.