Tayler Sani

Tayler advises a broad spectrum of clients, including banks, money service providers, insurers, asset managers, pension scheme operators, and virtual asset services providers. With experience spanning both contentious and non-contentious matters, she has guided clients through all aspects of financial regulation – from authorization and licensing to regulatory perimeter issues, prudential requirements, financial crime, internal investigations, and financial services disputes.

Tayler enables clients to confidently operate and expand in the UAE by advising on regulatory requirements applicable in both onshore UAE and each of the financial free zones. She is also adept at helping clients remain compliant while adopting innovative business models. Her knowledge of UK and EU regulatory frameworks governing the use and development of artificial intelligence enables her to support financial institutions embracing emerging technologies.

Before joining Baker McKenzie, Tayler gained valuable experience at another international firm in Dubai, as well as at a prominent Silver Circle law firm in London, where she was involved in helping several clients implement EU and UK sustainable finance rules.

* Matters handled prior to joining Baker McKenzie:

• Advised a broad range of clients on the scope of financial services permissions required for specific business models, avoiding breaches of the regulatory perimeter when conducting unregulated business and the applicability of available exclusions to otherwise regulated activities. 
• Advised multiple clients on the operation and structuring of alternative and voluntary workplace savings schemes in and from UAE financial free zones, as well as the provision of services relating to the UAE's Alternative End-of-Service Benefits Scheme. 
• Advised several international fund managers on fund marketing and distribution rules and regulations in the UAE.
• Developed client training on the EU AI Act, FCA and PRA guidance, and the broader risks and opportunities of AI to meet regulatory requirements, and supported clients in managing AI risks by preparing internal policies, guidance documents, and due diligence questionnaires. 
• Advised multiple international banks on UK, EU and UAE financial sanctions regimes.
• Drafted the global terms of service for one of the world's largest money remittance firms, helping to streamline their worldwide operations and ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Assisted on a high-profile independent investigation in relation to multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and other inappropriate behavior at the CBI, being the UK's largest business lobbying group. 
• Acted for senior lawyers and executives (up to C-suite and non-executive director level) at a major retail bank in relation to the Dame Linda Dibbs Review. 
• Supported regulatory due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, including preparing change in control applications for the UK's FCA and PRA, and coordinating with local counsel across multiple jurisdictions to secure regulatory approvals and notifications. 
• Advised multiple leading financial institutions, including several of the world's largest alternative asset managers by AUM, on all aspects of UK and EU sustainable finance regulations.