Leonard Bonello > Ganado Advocates > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile
Ganado Advocates Offices
171 OLD BAKERY STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1455
Malta
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Leonard Bonello
Work Department
Banking and Finance; Fintech and Blockchain
Position
Leonard Bonello is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ banking and finance team, assisting credit institutions, electronic money institutions and payment institutions in regulatory and other matters including ongoing capital markets issues. Leonard also heads the fintech group at the firm and is involved in assisting a number of blockchain-based projects. Leonard assists financial institutions extensively in financing transactions and other banking operations with a particular focus on derivative contracts.
Leonard is also a visiting lecturer and examiner at the University of Malta.
Career
Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2018
Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2014
Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2009
Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2006
Languages
English, Maltese and Italian
Memberships
Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta
Member of the Chamber of Advocates
Member of Blockchain Malta Association
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M), Banking & Finance, 2008 (London)
Certificate in Trust Law and Administration, 2006 (Malta)
Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2006 (Malta)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 2003 (Malta)
Lawyer Rankings
Malta > Fintech
(Leading individuals)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 > Banking, finance and capital markets
Ganado Advocates ‘offers a one stop shop for all legal advice related to banking, finance and capital markets’. Conrad Portanier is well versed in representing domestic and international financial institutions, and Leonard Bonello, who leads the fintech group, is an expert in handling blockchain-based projects and derivatives matters. Matthew Bianchi is a key name for insurance matters, and Nicholas Curmi specialises in capital markets, with a solid track record in advising on securities work. Catherine Formosa is very experienced in regulatory issues.
Lawyer Rankings
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