Mazen is an accomplished legal professional with an extensive background in areas of banking & finance, M&A, Fintech, Digital Assets, Corporate Restructuring across the MENA region. Throughout his 23 years of expertise, he has closed on a significant number of deals and transaction in various industries including banking, logistic, finance, healthcare, construction, telecom and Fintech. Mazen obtained an LLM from Harvard Law School and a DEA in Business Law from Sorbonne University, reflecting his commitment to excellence. His fluency in Arabic, French, and English allows him to communicate effectively and provide legal services in multiple languages. He combines commercial acumen with transaction efficiency to ensure the best possible outcome for his clients.
Moreover, Rasma Legal, under Mazen's leadership, has achieved significant milestones in licensing projects, including approvals for various licenses in the fintech and virtual asset space. These achievements showcase Mazen's proficiency in navigating complex regulatory landscapes. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the legal profession, Mazen has been honored by Thomson Reuters in the ALB's Super 50 MENA Lawyers 2023, further cementing his reputation as a leading legal expert in the region. With a track record of success and a broad spectrum of expertise, Mazen Rasamny is a trusted legal advisor for commercial banks, investment banks, payment service providers, asset managers, investment companies, funds, and institutional investors, fintech entities and virtual assets service providers. His dedication to staying at the forefront of evolving legal and regulatory trends makes him a valuable asset to the business community in the MENA regions.
Mazen’s areas of specialization span a wide range of topics, demonstrating his versatility and in-depth knowledge. Some of his key areas of expertise encompass:
- Mobile payments and Payment Services
- Open banking
- Robo advisory services
- Corporate Advisory
- Corporate Restructuring
- Financial services
- Venture capital / finance
- M&A and joint ventures
- AI / machine learning
- Crowdfunding / Peer to Peer financing
- Cryptocurrencies / crypto assets
- Digital tokens and tokenization projects
- Blockchain / smart contracts
- Biometrics / Digital identity / Data protection & Privacy
- Cloud computing
- Cybersecurity
- TMT
- Digital platforms / Digital transformation
- Governance frameworks
Awards and Recognitions:
- "Finest and Leading Middle East Lawyer of the Year in Digital Assets" Awarded by Legal Era for outstanding contributions to the digital assets legal sector.
- "Lawyer of the Year – TMT & AI" Awarded by Legal Era for excellence in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) law.
- Finalist: "D&I Champion of the Year" Shortlisted by Asian Legal Business for championing diversity and inclusion in the legal industry.
