Mr Paul Falzon > Ganado Advocates > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile

Ganado Advocates
171 OLD BAKERY STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1455
Malta

Work Department

Financial Services Regulation

Position

Paul Falzon is a Senior Regulatory Advisor within Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds team, focusing on the setting up, procurement of licences and ongoing servicing of investment service licence holders and collective investment schemes. Paul also regularly assists the firm’s clients with other regulatory matters.

Paul also forms part of Ganado Advocates’ banking and finance team, assisting banks and financial institutions extensively in regulatory matters. In particular, he advises clients on the licensing regime in Malta applicable to credit institutions and financial institutions, including ongoing compliance with the various legislation applicable to payment services, electronic money and general banking activities. Paul also regularly assists in general corporate matters and also forms part of the firm’s blockchain team, mainly assisting service providers to obtain a licence from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to operate as a VFA Service Provider.

Paul is an integral part of the firm’s ESG practice, and regularly advises clients on sustainability related aspects in the area of financial services. He also regularly delivers training to clients in connection with ESG and sustainable finance matters in the EU.

Career

  • Ganado Advocates, Senior Regulatory Advisor: 2022
  • Ganado Advocates, Regulatory Advisor: 2016
  • Malta Financial Services Authority, Analyst: 2010
  • Banif Bank (Malta) Limited, Executive Banking Consultant: 2009

Languages

English, Italian, Maltese

Education

  • Master of Arts in Financial Services, 2013 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Banking and Finance, 2009 (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.