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.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘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. ’

Key clients

  • 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

Work highlights

  • 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.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jonathan Garcia, Joey Garcia

Other key lawyers

Stuart Dalmedo