Rohit Patni

Rohit advises clients on fund formation, corporate restructuring, and regulatory matters across the UAE, with particular expertise in Qualified Investor Funds (QIFs) under the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA), Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) frameworks. He has managed more than 10 QIF incorporations, liaising with relevant authorities and supporting the establishment of investment structures. His experience includes incorporating protected-cell qualified investor funds in the DIFC and drafting private placement and supplemental memorandums in accordance with applicable DFSA collective investment rules and regulations.

His corporate practice covers business restructuring, cross-border ownership transfers, and the establishment of corporate structures in the DIFC and ADGM. Rohit has incorporated more than 10 DIFC Prescribed Companies and drafted a wide range of transactional documents, including shareholder, share transfer, management, loan, security, and service agreements. He also supports clients with free zone incorporations, renewals, VAT matters, and shareholding changes, coordinating with authorities including the DFSA, DMCC, DWC, and JAFZA.

Rohit has experience in digital assets and fintech, including incorporating a gaming company in DMCC and securing a metaverse service provider licence. He has also developed internal guidance on UAE cryptocurrency regulations and incorporation options across VARA, DIFC, DMCC, and ADGM. In addition, he handles dispute-related matters involving real estate and banking, including drafting claim and inquiry notices and supporting proceedings before the DIFC Small Claims Tribunal.

Alongside his client work, Rohit contributes to the Firm’s legal knowledge development by monitoring regulatory changes across the DIFC, ADGM, and SCA frameworks. He has also authored an article on the DIFC’s revised Prescribed Company regime, published in July 2024.