GTG Advocates‘ fintech practice ’stands out in the legal landscape‘. The team ’possesses a unique blend of legal acumen and contemporary knowledge of the rapidly evolving fintech space‘ and ’their hands-on approach, combined with unparalleled expertise, positions them as leaders in the fintech legal domain‘. The highly regarded practitioner Ian Gauci heads up the practice, and counts regulatory, licensing, e-commerce, initial coin offerings and crypto-asset matters as key areas of strength. Cherise Abela Grech fields expertise in virtual currency issues, and Terence Cassar advises on data protection matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Ian Gauci's knowledge and concise explanations in our opinion are of very high quality.’
‘Ian Gauci is a brilliant lawyer, with great knowledge and full of energy. His dynamism is contagious.’
‘The Fintech practice at GTG Advocates stands out in the legal landscape. Their team possesses a unique blend of legal acumen and contemporary knowledge of the rapidly evolving fintech space. Their approach combines robust legal frameworks with agile methodologies, a synergy that is rare to find.'
'The team continually embraces the latest technological tools, ensuring they are at the forefront of the fintech revolution. GTG Advocates distinguishes itself through its ability to anticipate industry shifts and its proactive approach to client needs. Their hands-on approach, combined with unparalleled expertise, positions them as leaders in the fintech legal domain.’
‘Partner Ian Gauci has been instrumental in our partnership. His in-depth knowledge of the fintech sector, combined with an astute business acumen, has been invaluable.'

Key clients

The Government of Malta
Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA)
RS2 Software plc
Hacksaw Gaming
Bitpanda
FMPay
Finaro
Ethernity Cloud
ForumPay (System 73 Ltd)
Evolution Travel
Tech.mt

Work highlights

Assisted the Malta Digital Innovation Authority with the proposals for a regulation on markets in crypto-assets and a regulation on digital operational resilience for the financial sector.
Advised the Malta Digital Innovation Authority on the implications of the proposed EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence.
Advised on issues pertaining to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.