Mr Jeremy Requena > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile

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Work Department

Financial Services

Position

Jeremy is an Associate in the Financial Services Department. He specialises in FinTech, Investment Funds and Construction.

He regularly advises on the structuring and drafting of legal documents for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), the regulatory treatment of utility tokens, NFTs and the tokenisation of assets and licensing requirements of activities in the space, including DLT Licences, VASP registrations, e-money and electronic payment services licences.

Jeremy has worked on the creation of bespoke development and support vehicles for DAOs and advised on the legal status of DAOs, Web3 and metaverse projects, having advised on the establishment of Gibraltar’s first Crypto Foundations.

He has worked on the structuring and launch of a range of both private and experienced investor funds including crypto funds, private equity funds, and property funds, often also providing ongoing legal and regulatory advice.

His background in construction has allowed him to advise clients on disputes, Development and Planning Commission applications, contracts, and financing arrangements. Jeremy is trained in construction contracts and processes and continually advises clients on their ongoing projects and administers project contracts.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

In 2016 Jeremy attained his BCs (Hons) Degree in Construction Management at Leeds Beckett University in the United Kingdom and thereafter undertook a Graduate Diploma in Law at The University of Law, Leeds. He subsequently completed the Barristers Professional Training Course at City Law School in London. Jeremy is a member of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and was admitted to the Bar of England & Wales in 2018 and the Gibraltar Bar in 2019.

Lawyer Rankings

Gibraltar > Fintech

(Leading associates)

Jeremy Requena – Hassans

Hassans remains at the forefront of the fintech sector in Gibraltar, advising leading global brands on all matters concerning fintech, DLT or crypto businesses. The team is noted for strong expertise in the DLT regulatory regime, assisting clients with regulatory compliance and obtaining DLT licences, as well as aiding HM Government of Gibraltar in the continued development of the existing legal and regulatory framework. The team is spearheaded by Anthony Provasoli, a key figure in the crypto currency and blockchain sector, guiding investors and early stage start-ups on the structuring of their products and licensing requirements. He is joined by Aaron Payas, a specialist in financial services legislation with additional expertise in crypto and web3 matters, and Jeremy Requena. Vikram Nagrani harnesses expertise in a wide range of DLT matters, including token issuances, security token offerings and anti-money laundering issues.

Gibraltar > Investment funds

(Leading associates)

Jeremy Requena – Hassans

Lauded for its ‘enlightening and revolutionary approach’, the investment funds practice at Hassans is well-equipped to advise on all types of structures, including protected cell companies, EIFs and private funds. The team is particularly renowned for its expertise in crypto funds, with practice head Aaron Payas leveraging a strong understanding of financial services legislation in Gibraltar alongside crypto and web3 matters. Industry leader James Lasry, widely considered the ‘go-to practitioner for any fund matters in the region’, advises on funds, tax and financial services law. Jeremy Requena, Isabella Lombard, Caroline Lane and Jerome Compson come strongly recommended.

Mr Jeremy Requena > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile

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