INVESTMENT BANK PEEL HUNT PLANTS FLAG IN WITH ABU DHABI HAS REGULATORY APPROVAL HERALDS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
- Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority gives full approval to Peel Hunt Middle East
- November launch strengthens Peel Hunt’s international reach and access to global investors as part of the rest of the world strategy
- November launch strengthens Peel Hunt’s international reach and access to global investors as part of the rest of the world strategy
5 December 2025, London: UK investment bank Peel Hunt has opened a new regional office in Abu Dhabi, as the company grows its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs.
The launch of Peel Hunt Middle East follows full approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market, the international financial centre and free economic zone of the United Arab Emirates’ capital, earlier this month.
The opening, positioned at the crossroads of Asia, Europe, and Africa, represents a unique strategic opportunity for Peel Hunt, underpinned by robust regulation and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.
The move forms a key part of the investment bank’s international strategy by building out its international distribution network, as well as providing clients with access to the global investors increasingly present on listed UK company share registers.
The Abu Dhabi base sits alongside existing offices in London, New York, and Copenhagen, as the firm continues to broaden its reach across key global financial centres; allowing Peel Hunt to strengthen new and existing relationships, and further broaden access to capital for its clients.
The office will be led by Charlie Peat, who will report to London based Co-Head of Equities, James Hipkiss. Charlie has over 15 years’ experience in senior investment banking roles across public and private equity markets, Charlie has advised on M&A, IPOs and ECM transactions totalling more than £10 billion. Bringing extensive experience from the UAE and wider Middle East, he has built a strong network including sovereign wealth funds, family offices and regional holding companies. Previous achievements include over a decade advising a multi-billion-dollar London-based family office on capital markets strategy. He has also founded businesses spanning sports, heritage real estate and wellness.
James Hipkiss, Co-Head of Equities at Peel Hunt, said: “This move marks an exciting chapter for Peel Hunt as we continue to grow our presence in new territories. Expanding into Abu Dhabi is an important next step for the business, providing access to a broader base of global investors. The region continues to play a growing role in global capital markets – offering a real opportunity to drive the growth ambitions for our clients and UK equities more broadly.
“Peel Hunt looks forward to contributing to the continued development of Abu Dhabi’s financial infrastructure and helping to support both our corporate and investor clients across the region.”
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About Peel Hunt:
Peel Hunt is a leading UK investment bank that specialises in supporting mid-cap and growth companies. It provides integrated investment banking advice and services to UK corporates, including equity capital markets, private capital markets, M&A, debt advisory, investor relations and corporate broking. The Company's joined up approach combines these services with expert research and distribution and an execution services hub that provides liquidity to the UK capital markets, delivering value to global institutions and trading counterparties alike. The Company is admitted to trading on AIM (LON: PEEL) and has offices in London, New York and Copenhagen.
