Hassans ‘understands the DLT industry very well’ and has ‘particular strength in assisting local DLT providers with applications to the regulator’ and regulatory compliance. Headed by Anthony Provasoli with support from Aaron Payas and associate Jeremy Requena, the group has been a trusted advisor to many leading cryptocurrency businesses, DLT providers, fintech investors and early-stage start-ups on the structuring of their products, licensing and any related issues. Payas and Requena have developed a bespoke offering in the form of foundations for decentralised autonomous organisations (DAOs). Vikram Nagrani is highly experienced in anti-money laundering issues, token issuances, security token offerings and licence applications.
Fintech in Gibraltar
Hassans
Praxisleiter:
Anthony Provasoli; Aaron Payas
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jeremy Requena; Vikram Nagrani
Referenzen
‘Aaron Payas, Jeremy Requena and the rest of this team are very knowledgable about crypto legislation and regulation and are leading on this front in our opinion. Very professional service and fast delivery for legal works to be done.’
‘Hassans understand DLT and our industry very well. They are well positioned to advise and assist effectively and usually quickly.’
‘They have a holistic view on how to best set up a legal entity in Gibraltar with applicable side services, as well as how to become a regulated company.’
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 Games
Highlight-Mandate
- Supported the Aurora crypto project, an Ethereum Virtual Machine compatible protocol developed on the NEAR network, from its inception.
- Supported GMGM with its successful application to become a Virtual Asset Provider (VASP) in Gibraltar.
- Supported WAGMI with its Token sale/SAFT for the Panzerdogs platform which is being developed on Solana Blockchain.
ISOLAS LLP
Led by partner Jonathan Garcia and consultant Joey Garcia, ISOLAS LLP‘s practitioners have ‘a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fintech space’. The firm continues to be involved in government-established working groups in shaping discussions and regulatory proposals for cryptocurrency, crowdfunding and DLT. Garcia and Garcia are joined by Stuart Dalmedo in assisting blockchain businesses and start-ups on the gamut of matters, from raising finance to obtaining regulatory authorisation for carrying out their business activities.
Praxisleiter:
Jonathan Garcia; Joey Garcia
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Stuart Dalmedo
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‘Excellent knowledge of the Gibraltar regulatory framework. Well connected in the Gibraltar regulatory and government community. Highly responsive. Practical advice.’
‘The team is very experienced in the Fintech space, having contributed significantly to the development of the Fintech industry in Gibraltar. They are very knowledgeable of the legal and regulatory landscape applicable to Fintech businesses and have a wealth of experience in dealing with different business models and engaging with the regulator on new technologies disrupting the financial services sector. ’
‘Jonathan and Joey Garcia are stand out lawyers within the team, with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Fintech space. They are easy to work with and provide invaluable advice to businesses wishing to set up and operate in Gibraltar. ’
Kernmandanten
22.7 L.P.
SSW Alpha Rock Fund PCC Limited
Nexus Prime Limited
IOV Labs Limited (RSK)
Huobi Technology (Gibraltar) Co. Ltd
BTSE Holdings Limited
Bullish Global
Thalex Digital Exchange Limited
Xapo
Highlight-Mandate
- Advising 22.7 L.P. on the structuring and setting up of a cryptocurrency fund in Gibraltar to invest in a wide range of crypto and blockchain-related assets.
- Instructed by SSW Alpha Rock Fund to create a new cell (sub-fund) which will invest in a wide range of crypto assets and instruments.
- Assisting Nexus Prime to obtain a distributed ledger technology provider permission under the Financial Services (Distributed Ledger Technology Providers) Regulations 2020.
Triay Lawyers Ltd
Triay Lawyers Ltd is well regarded for its deep knowledge of DLT and crypto-related matters and its work in respect of Class C Payment Services Providers. Key lawyers Joseph Triay, Javi Triay and Jay Gomez advise payment providers, e-money institutions, blockchain companies and start-ups on the initial structuring of licensed entities and ongoing regulatory matters such as passporting, compliance, cybersecurity and token sales.
Praxisleiter:
Jay Gomez; Javi Triay
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Jay Gomez
Referenzen
‘Triay lawyers are distinguished by precision in their work, high-quality preparation of the technological process for solving the required problem and an individual approach to the client.’
‘I work with Jay Gomez a lot. I am completely impressed by his active position in work, calmness and adherence to the plan in solving emerging issues and problems.’
Kernmandanten
Ribbon PLC
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted Ribbon Plc in the preparation of the application to the GFSC for an EMI licence.