Katy Fisher focuses her practice on defending individual and institutional clients against government investigations and enforcement, especially in relation to financial services regulatory matters and professional liability issues. She is particularly focused on high-profile regulatory investigations in the Middle East, including those conducted in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), as well as those in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and Qatar Financial Centre (QFC).
In addition, Ms. Fisher conducts internal investigations for global financial institutions in relation to their regulatory obligations. She also defends financial institutions in Dubai and other Middle Eastern courts against professional liability claims.
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Ms. Fisher practiced in Clyde & Co LLP’s Dubai office. Earlier in her career, Ms. Fisher worked in the Enforcement Division of the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, first as an investigator and then as a specialist lawyer in Enforcement Division’s legal team.
Admissions
- Registered Practitioner, DIFC Court
- Legal Consultant, Dubai Legal Affairs Department
- Barrister, England & Wales
Education
- City University of London, Bar Professional Training Course
- Queen Mary, University of London, LLB (Honors)
Accolades
- Chambers Global 2022, Corporate Investigations - United Arab Emirates, "Associates to Watch"
- The Legal 500, EMEA Financial Services Regulatory
Credentials
Admissions
- Registered Practitioner, DIFC Court
- Legal Consultant, Dubai Legal Affairs Department
- Barrister, England & Wales
Education
- City University of London, Bar Professional Training Course
- Queen Mary, University of London, LLB (Honors)
Accolades
- Chambers Global 2022, Corporate Investigations - United Arab Emirates, "Associates to Watch"
- The Legal 500, EMEA Financial Services Regulatory
"Katy Fisher is brilliant. She is very articulate, smart, and has so much experience on regulatory matters."
- Chambers & Partners