Hall Of Fame

Next Generation Partners

Leading Associates

Fintech in Gibraltar

Hassans

Hassans remains at the forefront of the fintech sector in Gibraltar, advising leading global brands on all matters concerning fintech, DLT or crypto businesses. The team is noted for strong expertise in the DLT regulatory regime, assisting clients with regulatory compliance and obtaining DLT licences, as well as aiding HM Government of Gibraltar in the continued development of the existing legal and regulatory framework. The team is spearheaded by Anthony Provasoli, a key figure in the crypto currency and blockchain sector, guiding investors and early stage start-ups on the structuring of their products and licensing requirements. He is joined by Aaron Payas, a specialist in financial services legislation with additional expertise in crypto and web3 matters, and Jeremy Requena. Vikram Nagrani harnesses expertise in a wide range of DLT matters, including token issuances, security token offerings and anti-money laundering issues.

Praxisleiter:

Anthony Provasoli; Aaron Payas


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Vikram Nagrani; Jeremy Requena


Referenzen

‘The cohesiveness of the team and particular knowledge within the Fintech space and continued search for growth and improvement of skills by the firm is much appreciated. They continue to champion the Fintech quest within the Gibraltar jurisdiction.’

‘Professionalism and driven approach to get value for the client.’

‘The Hassans Fintech Team consists of highly professional and knowledgeable individuals. They have been at the forefront of Fintech even before Gibraltar implemented Fintech legislation in 2018. All the team members have complementary skills to each other. They are tech savvy, they keep themselves up-to-date on the various developments in the industry and try to anticipate potential trends. They actively shape and promote legislative and regulatory developments in the jurisdiction. They make sure that open lines of communication are maintained with local and foreign financial regulators, allowing them to provide an holistic advice to their clients seeking multi-jurisdictional licences.’

Kernmandanten

INX Limited


CEX.IO


ETORO


Modex


Cudo Ventures


DAMEX.io


Panther Protocol


Currency.com


Orbital (PayPerform)


Meme.com


Aurora Protocol


FTFT UK Limited


EXMO


Mingo


Quickbit


Binance


Alphabeth Capital


Cointelligence


Coinbase Global, Inc


deVere Group


Bullish (via Simmons & Simmons LLP as instructing solicitors)


Club Game App


Fragbite Group AG


GSX (Gibraltar Stock Exchange)


Himalaya International Clearing Ltd


Turncoin Limited


BoXX Limited


Koii Labs


CryptoWalkers


Vorlds


Amero Exchange


Subotai


Zip Web3 Limited


ZUBR Exchange Limited


Sigil


Kombatchain


Poolz Platform


Buenbit


Ready Maker (Gibraltar) Limited Games


Digital Asset Management Limited


Bitso


DolarApp Inc


Cloverum Finance Limited


AstroPay


Wincent Investment Fund


Okonto


Directa 24


Bastion Digital Limited


Galaxy Digital UK Limited


Spayex Technologies Limited


TAP Global Limited


CabCard Services Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisting DAM on becoming the first ever Gibraltar company to raise capital on Crowdcube, the investment crowdfunding platform, as part of its Pre-Series A investment round.
  • Advised on and structured a tokenisation platform that allows the principal to tokenise real assets and securities, innovating a way to tokenise numerous different assets without having to go through the regulatory process for each of the assets.

ISOLAS LLP

The ‘well connected’ team at ISOLAS LLP harnesses extensive experience in the fintech sector, with particularly robust regulatory expertise. A key focus for the team involves advising industry groups dedicated to the development of the regulatory and commercial framework for DLT companies, as well as acting on behalf of clients seeking regulatory authorisation. This expertise is bolstered by the return of senior partner Albert J Isola CBE, following his tenure as Minister from 2013 to 2023, during which time he introduced the legislation for the regulation of the DLT industry. Isola leads the team alongside Jonathan Garcia, a specialist in the financial services, corporate advisory, regulatory and DLT practice areas. Stuart Dalmedo and Shakira Marsh-Finch are other key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Jonathan Garcia; Albert J Isola CBE


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Stuart Dalmedo; Shakira Marsh-Finch


Referenzen

‘Very good knowledge of the Gibraltar market and very well connected with government and the regulator.’

‘Jonathan Garcia and The Hon Albert Isola CBE: Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Always available. Strategic advisors as well as very good lawyers.’

Kernmandanten

SSW Alpha Rock Fund PCC Limited


IOV Labs Limited (RSK)


BTSE Holdings Limited


Bullish Global


Xapo


Systema Fund PCC Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acted as legal advisers to SSW Holding GmbH in relation to the establishment of SSW Crypto Trading Limited (a Gibraltar private limited company) as a private fund.
  • Acting for IOV Labs Limited (RSK) – RootstockLabs on various other legal matters related to the operation of the Gibraltar business, including corporate governance indemnities, reviewing of commercial contracts, agreement with Gibraltar Government on integration of blockchain into Government systems and board restructure
  • Advising BTSE Holdings Limited on the regulatory implications of establishing a distributed ledger technology business in Gibraltar for the purpose of operating a crypto assets wallet service, spot trading exchange, derivatives trading exchange, OTC market and earn program.

Triay Lawyers Ltd

The fintech practice at Triay Lawyers Ltd is distinguished by ‘combining cutting-edge legal expertise with a deep understanding of technology and innovation’, harnessing extensive financial services experience to advise payment services providers, e-money institutions and blockchain companies. Noted fintech expert Jay Gomez leads the team, advising on licensing, operational, regulatory and distribution matters. Co-head Javi Triay  specialises in crypto matters, as well as consulting on regulatory changes to the DLT framework. Rupert Moffatt also comes highly recommended.

Praxisleiter:

Jay Gomez; Javi Triay


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Rupert Moffatt


Referenzen

‘The Fintech practice at Triay Lawyers Ltd is truly distinctive, combining cutting-edge legal expertise with a deep understanding of technology and innovation. This practice stands out for its proactive approach to the rapidly evolving fintech landscape, making it an ideal partner for clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks and technological advancements.’

‘The team consists of professionals who not only have extensive legal knowledge but also practical experience in the fintech sector. This allows them to provide insights that are both strategic and grounded in real-world applications.’

‘They excel in guiding clients through the complexities of regulatory compliance, ensuring that businesses can innovate while adhering to legal requirements. This capability is essential for startups and established companies alike in the fast-paced fintech environment.’

Kernmandanten

Ribbon plc


Metropolitan Global Limited


Hodl Group


Flow Ventures Fund Lp


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Ribbon Plc with their successful application to the GFSC for an electronic money issuer licence.
  • Assisted Metropolitan Global Limited with their application to the GFSC for a payment services licence, then subsequently with their application to the GFSC for an electronic money issuer licence.