James Farrugia > Ganado Advocates > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile
Ganado Advocates Offices
171 OLD BAKERY STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1455
Malta
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James Farrugia
Work Department
Investment Services and Funds; Fintech and Blockchain
Position
James Farrugia spearheads the Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds licensing and regulatory consultancy activities. Leveraging his extensive experience working with the local competent authority, James is able to offer clients regulatory sound insight and practical solutions throughout the licensing application process on an ongoing basis. More recently, he has been involved in assisting a number of blockchain-based projects.
James regularly contributes to international journals associated with investment funds and has addressed a number of local and international conferences focusing on this sector. James also regularly lectures on investment services and investment funds at training programs organised by the Institute of Legal Studies, the Institute of Financial Services, the Malta International Training Centre and the Malta Financial Services Authority.
Career
Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2015
Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2008
Malta Financial Services Authority: 2001
Languages
English, Italian and Maltese
Memberships
Certified Public Accountant, 2003
Education
Master of Science (International Securities, Investments and Banking), 2005 (Reading)
Master of Arts (Financial Services), 2004 (Malta)
Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), 2000 (Malta)
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 1998 (Malta)
Lawyer Rankings
Malta > Fintech
Clients laud Ganado Advocates as ‘the go to consultants when it comes to the fintech industry‘. The ‘very responsive‘ team is regularly instructed in blockchain and cryptocurrency matters, and it is also well-regarded for its ability to handle licensing and regulatory issues in connection with investment services. Practice head Leonard Bonello is sought after for his expertise in assisting with blockchain-focused work, while James Debono is noted for his capabilities in handling fintech, blockchain and crowdfunding mandates. The team is also able to draw on the expertise of in-house regulatory experts Paul Falzon and James Farrugia.
Malta > Investment funds
Ganado Advocates‘ team ‘provides a wealth of in-depth knowledge and hands-on practical experience‘ in the investment funds industry. The practice regularly advises fund managers, investment firms, and fund custodians and start-ups on all aspects of Maltese and EU law and regulation pertaining to investment funds work. Andre Zerafa co-heads the group alongside in-house financial regulatory expert James Farrugia and is well-versed in advising on the structuring of alternative investment funds, UCITS funds and other retail funds. Marina Grech and David Borg-Carbott are active in a range of transactional and regulatory matters.
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