M&A Escrow & Paying Agent Services UAE | Titanium Escrow
M&A & Corporate Transactions

Escrow Agent & Paying Agent for M&A Transactions

A regulated, neutral escrow agent and paying agent for corporate acquisitions, share purchases, earnout structures, and multi-party shareholder distributions across the UAE and GCC. ADGM/FSRA licensed. Exclusively escrow since 2020.

1,000+
Transactions Executed
USD 5B+
Total Value Secured
FSRA
ADGM Licensed Agent
Since 2020
Track Record
Who We Are

The Dedicated Escrow Agent for Your Closing

Titanium Escrow acts as an independent escrow agent and paying agent on M&A transactions — providing regulated fundholding and structured release mechanics that reflect the specific terms of your deal. We work directly alongside transaction counsel and advisory teams from instruction through closing.

We are not a bank, a corporate services firm, or an alternative payments provider for whom escrow is a secondary product. We are ADGM/FSRA licensed and exclusively focused on escrow and paying agent services. That singular focus means we move at deal pace and bring no competing institutional priorities to your transaction.

Capability Titanium Bank / Admin Firm
ADGM/FSRA dedicated escrow licence ✓ ✗
Exclusively escrow ✓ ✗
AED client account ✓ Limited
Multi-party paying agent ✓ Limited
Deal-pace onboarding ✓ ✗
Escrow Structures

What We Support

We structure bespoke escrow arrangements across the full range of M&A transaction mechanics. Every Escrow Agency Agreement is drafted to reflect your specific conditions, timelines, and release mechanics — not a standard template.

Purchase Consideration Holdbacks
Funds held pending satisfaction of closing conditions, regulatory approvals, or third-party consents prior to release of consideration.
Earnout Arrangements
Structured holdback of deferred consideration tied to post-closing performance milestones, financial targets, or operational metrics.
Indemnity & Warranty Reserves
Retention of funds to satisfy indemnification claims or warranty obligations for agreed holdback periods following closing.
Working Capital Adjustments
Fundholding pending final determination and agreement of working capital at closing, with release on resolution of any disputed amounts.
Post-Closing Shareholder Distributions
Multi-party paying agent distributions to shareholders, ESOP participants, or co-investors following completion — including full KYC management across all recipients.
Due Diligence & Earnest Money
Pre-closing fundholding to demonstrate financial commitment and protect both parties during extended due diligence or regulatory approval periods.
For Advisory Teams

Working With Investment Banks & M&A Advisors

Investment banks, M&A boutiques, and restructuring advisors bring Titanium into transactions because complex closings require an escrow counterparty who understands deal mechanics and operates without friction. When you have 200 beneficiaries to pay, 30 employee sellers to KYC, or three co-investors closing simultaneously, the escrow agent's operational capability matters as much as their regulatory standing.

Paying Agent
Multi-Party Distributions
We manage the full distribution waterfall — from KYC collection across all payees to concurrent disbursement on closing. Suitable for large shareholder pools, ESOP participants, or multiple co-investors across jurisdictions.
Completion Mechanics
Deal-Pace Execution
From first instruction to funded account — digital onboarding, rapid KYC, bespoke documentation structured around your closing timeline. Direct communication lines maintained with all parties throughout.
Repeat Mandates
A Trusted Counterparty
Advisory teams return to Titanium because the first transaction was handled well. We invest in the relationship — understanding each firm's documentation standards, communication preferences, and closing requirements.
Regulatory Standing
ADGM/FSRA Licensed
Our FSRA licence is publicly verifiable on the ADGM register at any time. For transactions governed by ADGM law or involving ADGM-incorporated entities, our regulatory position is unmatched in the market.
Our Process

From Instruction to Closing

Five steps. No ambiguity. Every release governed by duly executed instructions from authorised parties.

01
Instruction
We receive instruction from transaction counsel or the advisory team. A dedicated escrow specialist is assigned immediately.
02
Transaction Structuring
We draft a bespoke Escrow Agency Agreement reflecting your specific conditions, milestones, signatories, release mechanics, and timelines.
03
Onboarding & KYC
Fully digital AML and KYC on all relevant parties. For multi-party distributions, we manage KYC collection across all payees.
04
Account Funding
Funds deposited into a dedicated, segregated Titanium account held at Emirates NBD — UAE's flagship bank, rated A2 by Moody's.
05
Controlled Release
Funds released solely on receipt of duly executed Release Instructions from authorised parties. No exceptions. Complete documentation trail throughout.
Selected Transactions

Executed on Behalf of Leading Firms

Healthcare
Confidential Healthcare Platform Acquisition
Strategic acquisition of a UAE-based fertility platform structured across ADGM entities. Full consideration and closing mechanics managed by Titanium.
c. AED 490M
Financial Services
Project Alpha — Marex / Aarna Capital
Marex Group expansion into the Middle East via acquisition of Aarna Capital.
USD 58.9M
Media
Project Ustad — Universal Music Group / MK Investments
Asset acquisition of MKI by UMG MENA. Transaction counsel: Morgan Lewis.
USD 23.9M
Infrastructure
Project Obelisk — Brookfield / Oman Tower Company
Majority acquisition of 2,450+ telecom tower assets across Oman by Brookfield Asset Management.
Undisclosed
ESOP / Fintech
Project Tamara — Secondary Sale
30 employee shareholders of Saudi fintech unicorn Tamara. Full KYC management and concurrent disbursements across all sellers.
Undisclosed

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Instruct Us on Your Next Transaction

Contact our team directly to discuss your transaction requirements.

+971 4 880 9456 · info@titaniumescrow.ae