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WH Partners is adept in large-scale tech licensing transactions, often related to software and software platform licensing, and has a deep knowledge of VFA and MiCA licensing. In relation to regulatory compliance, the group is commended for its ‘deep understanding of regulations and the regulator.’ Among the group’s clients are crypto-assets service companies. ’Reliable, available and innovative’ Joseph Borg is at the helm, leading many of the group’s matters for blockchain companies.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a deep understanding of regulations and the regulator. Their responses are timely and quick. They adjust to the client's needs.’

  • ‘The entire fintech team is extremely responsive. Joseph Borg sets the tone and is a goldmine of knowledge of the sector and its frameworks in many jurisdictions. In turn, Gaby Zammit and Galyna Podoprikhina leverage the strategic direction with their own extensive expertise and dedication, resulting in an all-around outstanding level of professional service.’

  • ‘Offering comprehensive advice in this novel area of legal practice.’

  • ‘Joseph Borg is a great advisor when it comes to the fintech area. Reliable, available and innovative when it comes to finding solutions and opportunities for his clients. Also a very pleasant lawyer to work with.’

  • ‘In one of our projects, we have engaged WH Partners' fintech team as legal advisors. The team has shown great knowledge and experience within this area. WH Fintech team demonstrated on-going support to our internal team and on-going guidance.’

  • ‘I have worked directly with Gaby Zammit, Galyna Podoprikhina, and Joseph Borg, and all of them have been very professional, supportive, and available when needed. Their expertise and knowledge sharing was also well appreciated.’

  • ‘The fintech team have been extremely helpful in providing valuable insights and guidance on the relevant VFA and MiCA licensing processes. They possess a wealth of knowledge about the applicable regulations concerning CASPs regulations too.'

  • ‘Their practical approach and high efficiency have been instrumental in helping our business to successfully meet deadlines and requirements of the regulatory authority.’

Key clients

  • Payhound
  • Everest Network
  • Pooky
  • Soilfarm
  • NetBet
  • Weavr
  • FalconX

Work highlights

  • Assisted embedded finance solutions provider Weavr with obtaining a Financial Institution Licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority.
  • Assisting Payhound with ongoing VFA regulatory framework compliance advice.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joseph F. Borg

Other key lawyers

Galyna Podoprikhina, Gaby Zammit