J. Awan & Partners

j. awan & partners is a globally active consulting firm specialising in Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Founded in the Middle East, we now operate across eight key markets, supporting financial institutions, corporates, and regulated entities in launching, scaling, and staying compliant. Our end-to-end solutions include: Regulatory Authorisation & Licensing (DIFC, ADGM, FSRA, CMA, VARA and others) Outsourced Compliance, MLRO, and Finance Functions Strategic Advisory & Risk Consulting Tax, Accounting & Corporate Services Recruitment & HR Solutions Training & Education in AML, Compliance, and Regulatory Change Assurance, Internal Audit & Cybersecurity Frameworks We bring together former regulators, financial experts, and compliance professionals to deliver practical, hands-on support — from market entry to operational excellence.