Dr Ian Gauci > GTG Advocates > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile
GTG Advocates Offices
66 OLD BAKERY STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1454
MALTA
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Dr Ian Gauci
Work Department
Managing Partner of GTG, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Innovation, Legaltech
Position
Managing Partner
Career
Dr Gauci is the Managing Partner of GTG and oversees the business development of the firm, as well the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice and the Innovation & Legaltech sectors. He has over twenty years legal experience and is also a market leader in relation to technology and fintech issues, helping to found our top‑tier fintech practice. He has worked extensively on Blockchain and Digital Assets and is one of the foremost blockchain and cryptocurrency lawyers in Malta and globally, highly regarded for his extensive experience in, and deep knowledge of, blockchain, smart contracts, and digital assets. He advises a wide range of market players including fintech companies (traditional and cryptocurrency), and other financial institutions on matters involving the regulation of markets, as well as related compliance and enforcement matters. Dr Gauci is ranked in Band 1 by Chamber’s in FinTech as well as a Leading Individual in the same sector by Legal 500.
Dr Gauci has also worked extensively in electronic communications, information society, data protection, and gaming/gambling, whilst also focusing on consumer law, competition law, broadcasting/media law, cyber law, e-commerce, e-health, and information technology. He is also deemed to be one of Malta’s leading technology lawyers advising and providing consultancy on legal, regulatory as well as policy matters and has also assisted a wide array of authorities including the Malta Communications Authority (MCA), the Malta Business Registry (MBR), the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) on issues ranging from electronic signatures, trust services, regtech, cybersecurity law, AI, IoT and technological convergence. He was one of the strategic advisors appointed by the Government on the National Blockchain Strategy Taskforce.
Dr Gauci has co-authored amongst others, the Maltese Electronic Communications Framework and the Maltese Digital Innovation Laws and lectured Legal Futures and Technology at the University of Malta.
He is an international speaker and is also a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL).
Languages
Maltese, English, Italian
Memberships
Malta Chamber of Advocates
International Masters of Gaming Law
Education
Dr Gauci graduated in law from the University of Malta.
Lawyer Rankings
Malta > Fintech
(Leading individuals)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.
Malta > Commercial, corporate and M&A
GTG Advocates is perhaps best known for its expertise in advising on corporate and commercial matters in the TMT sector. The group regularly handles contractual matters, regulatory and compliance issues, and due diligence proceedings pertaining to commercial transactions. The practice is led by the ‘extremely knowledgeable‘ trio of Ian Gauci, Terence Cassar and Cherise Abela Grech.
Malta > Dispute resolution
GTG Advocates has a strong offering in contentious technology matters, including online gaming and betting, fintech, and blockchain issues, and is also recognised for handling IP, data protection and telecoms litigation. Senior partner Robert Tufigno‘s broad practice includes corporate, commercial, employment and civil litigation; he jointly heads the practice with managing partner Ian Gauci, who is a key contact for TMT and fintech cases, and head of IP Terence Cassar. Maria Attard left the firm in August 2023.
Malta > Intellectual property
(Leading individuals)GTG Advocates‘ IP practice is well versed in advising on technology, online gaming and betting matters, and often acts for Maltese public authorities, agencies, and public bodies in mandates. Ian Gauci is very experienced in handling data protection, e-commerce and fintech matters, and co-leads the team with Terence Cassar, a key contact for IP protection and registration issues. Cassar is also well known for assisting with contentious and non-contentious copyright, trade mark, patent, trade secrets and franchising matters.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Malta
- Fintech Malta
- Leading individuals Malta > Fintech
- Leading individuals Malta > Intellectual property
- Dispute resolution Malta
- Intellectual property Malta