Fintech

ISOLAS LLP

Client Satisfaction

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.

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Testimonials

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'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.'

Key clients

SSW Alpha Rock Fund PCC Limited
IOV Labs Limited (RSK)
BTSE Holdings Limited
Bullish Global
Xapo
Systema Fund PCC Limited

Work highlights

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.

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