With a history at the ‘forefront of TMT in Gibraltar’, Hassans’ highly regarded practice maintains its well-earned reputation in the fintech, online gaming and technology fields. Peter Montegriffo KC is a senior partner experienced in the financial services and gaming sectors; Andrew Montegriffo demonstrates an ‘exceptional level of expertise’ in gaming and gambling commercial arrangements; and fintech co-head Aaron Payas ’has extensive experience and expertise in the field of digital assets’. Fellow co-heads Vikram Nagrani and Anthony Provasoli have a wealth of knowledge in DLT matters.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Hassans provide a professional team for your needs. They have a professional answer to all your questions and help you out with everything you need. The team from Aaron Payas is very helpful and pro-active.’

  • ‘Aaron Payas: Very professional and knowledgable lawyer in this space. Because of his personal dedication and interest in this space, he really stands out in the legal field for this sector.’

  • ‘Hassans understand DLT and our industry very well. They are well positioned to advise and assist effectively and usually quickly. They are very attentive, available and knowledgeable. Aaron Payas & Anthony Provasoli are there to help with any issues you may have.’

  • ‘Hassans has been at the forefront of TMT in Gibraltar for many years and they are a leader in the DLT space. They are always knowledgeable and happy to assist.'

  • ‘I want to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding legal support provided by Andrew Montegriffo in matters related to our gambling services. Andrew has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and dedication to our unique needs. His responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to communicate in a clear and understandable manner have been invaluable.’

  • ‘Hassans is the go-to law firm in Gibraltar for technology and digital assets; they have a team of well-rounded professionals that deliver a great service by using a holistic approach to the client's problems.’

  • ‘Aaron Payas delivers a great quality of advice; he is very responsive and has extensive experience and expertise in the field of digital assets.'

Key clients

  • HMGoG
  • Bet365
  • Entain
  • Playtech
  • 888 Holdings Plc
  • William Hill
  • Gamesys
  • High 5 Games
  • Microgaming
  • Games Global
  • Continent 8
  • GibTelecom
  • Pragmatic Play
  • Flutter entertainment
  • IBID Group
  • Anzo Group
  • Superbet
  • Quinnbet
  • 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
  • Koi Labs
  • CryptoWalkers
  • Vorlds
  • Amero Exchange
  • Subotai
  • Zip Web3 Limited
  • ZUBR Exchange Limited
  • Sigil
  • Kombatchain
  • Poolz Platform
  • Buenbit
  • Ready Maker Games

Work highlights

  • 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.
  • Assisted QuinnBet in obtaining B2C remote gambling licensing in Gibraltar.

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Practice head

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Peter Montegriffo, Anthony Provasoli, Aaron Payas

Other key lawyers

Andrew Montegriffo, Vikram Nagrani