Mr Peter Montegriffo KC KC > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile
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Mr Peter Montegriffo KC KC
Work Department
Gaming
Position
Peter Montegriffo is a Consultant at Hassans and a member of the firm’s Corporate & Commercial team. He is also the team leader of the firm’s Gaming team. On 12 June 2014, Peter was appointed as King’s Counsel in Gibraltar.
Peter’s area of expertise is in commercial and private client matters. He has also advised on numerous financial services, regulatory and trust-related matters. Peter was closely involved in the IPOs of various gaming companies established in Gibraltar, which have been listed on the London Stock Exchange. He now advises regularly on commercial, merger and consolidation exercises.
Peter has been closely involved in drafting numerous changes to Gibraltar’s legislation in trusts, financial services and gaming areas. His knowledge of these fields has led him to contribute to a large number of articles and books on Gibraltar’s legal system and financial services sector.
Peter regularly speaks at international conferences relating to these areas of practice. His work frequently requires him to deal with multiple jurisdictions as a result of which the firm has built a considerable bank of international knowledge in tax and private client arrangements.
He is a member of the pre-eminent global gambling law networking and educational organization, International Masters of Gaming Law. IMGL is at the forefront of the latest developments in international gambling law.
Peter was also Gibraltar’s Minister for Trade and Industry, with responsibility for economic development and financial services, between May 1996 and February 2000. Having graduated from Leeds University, Peter attended the Inns of Court School of Law as a member of Lincoln’s Inn. Peter qualified as a Barrister in 1982, becoming a partner of Hassans in 1988.
Lawyer Rankings
Gibraltar > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading partners)Hassans
is renowned for its deep bench of experts and a ‘seemingly endless network’, advising clients in the full gamut of commercial law matters. Key contacts within the team include senior partner James Levy CBE KC
, specialising in high level negotiations on international trust issues, and fintech expert Vikram Nagrani. Peter Montegriffo KC and Isaac Levy are regarded for their expertise in financial services, tax and private client matters. David Weber has a notable focus on the development and financing of projects in the telecommunications, mining and petroleum sectors. Other names of note are Michael Castiel, Ian Felice, Richard Buttigieg, Abigail Cornelio and Tim Garcia.
Gibraltar > Gambling law
(Leading partners)The powerhouse gaming practice at Hassans is a key driver of the online gaming industry, advising an impressive roster of leading global gaming operators on tax, insurance, banking and M&A matters, as well as the gaming licence application process in Gibraltar. Of note, the team is currently advising HM Government of Gibraltar on the Gambling Act, harnessing the expertise of ‘industry legend’ Peter Montegriffo KC, who heads the team. ‘Seasoned gambling law professional’ Andrew Montegriffo leads on notable multi-jurisdictional business transactions for FTSE and NYSE listed global gambling companies. Louise Federico was promoted to partner in July 2024 and advises gambling operators in Gibraltar on licensing and regulatory matters.
Gibraltar > Private client
(Hall of Fame)Gibraltar > TMT
(Hall of Fame)The multi-disciplinary team at Hassans advises an impressive roster of leading global and local clients operating across the fintech, online gaming and technology sectors in Gibraltar. Andrew Montegriffo heads the gaming practice, handling a wide range of multi-jurisdictional M&A and commercial transactions; senior partner Peter Montegriffo KC harnesses extensive expertise in financial services, private client, commercial and trust matters; and fintech experts Vikram Nagrani and Anthony Provasoli advise high-profile crypto currency businesses, DLT providers and fintech firms. Funds head Aaron Payas is a key contact for crypto and web3 matters.
Lawyer Rankings
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Gibraltar
- Gambling law Gibraltar
- Hall of Fame Gibraltar > TMT
- Hall of Fame Gibraltar > Private client
- Leading partners Gibraltar > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Leading partners Gibraltar > Gambling law
- TMT Gibraltar
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Fintech
- Gambling law
- Private client
- Private client
- Private client
- Investment funds
- Private client
- Private client
- Real estate and construction
- Shipping
- Tax
- TMT