Dr Terence Cassar > GTG Advocates > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile
GTG Advocates Offices
66 OLD BAKERY STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1454
MALTA
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Dr Terence Cassar
Work Department
Intellectual Property, Data Protection & Privacy, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Position
Partner
Career
Dr Terence Cassar is the Partner responsible for the Intellectual Property, Data Protection & Privacy, Media and Telecommunications practices within the firm.
His areas of focus include Gaming & Betting Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software, Information Technology & Internet Law, Electronic Signatures, Fintech and Commercial Law.
Dr Cassar advises on contentious and non-contentious aspects of Intellectual Property, including IP deals, transactions, litigation, protection and registration, particularly in relation to copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets and franchising.
He is Counsel to numerous B2C and B2B Technology and Gaming companies including Blue-chip and listed companies, operators, suppliers, game developers, affiliates, payment providers, white labels and intermediaries advising the same on the whole gamut of Technology, IP, Gaming and Data Protection Laws.
He is particularly known as having led multiple high-profile Mergers and Acquisitions particularly in the Gaming and Technology industries, as well as for having negotiated/advised on major software-related transactions and licensing deals.
Dr Cassar has extensively advised on Data Protection, Privacy and GDPR compliance, data sharing and processing, and on data protection litigation and the exercise of data subjects’ rights. He has a keen interest in disruptive technologies, particularly AI, IoT and Blockchain, and has also been involved in Fintech advisory.
Dr Cassar is a frequent speaker and publisher within his areas of specialization and was recognized by Lexology as a “Legal Influencer” for EU Intellectual Property Law in 2019.
Dr Cassar is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) and of the Chamber of Advocates. He is also a Visiting Lecturer and Examiner at the University of Malta and sits on the Board of Directors of a number of Gaming, Technology and Intellectual Property companies.
Dr Cassar was admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2016 and holds a Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta and an LLM in Internet Law & Policy from the University of Strathclyde.
Languages
English, Maltese, Italian
Memberships
Chamber of Advocates
Education
University of Malta
University of Strathclyde
Lawyer Rankings
Malta > Fintech
(Rising stars)Malta > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Rising stars)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
(Next Generation Partners)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
- Next Generation Partners Malta > Intellectual property
- Rising stars Malta > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Rising stars Malta > Fintech
- Dispute resolution Malta
- Intellectual property Malta