Mr Andrew Montegriffo > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile

Hassans
Madison Building
Midtown
Queensway
GX11 1AA
Gibraltar
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Work Department

Corporate & Commercial

Position

Andrew Montegriffo is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial Department and forms part of the Gaming and FinTech teams.

Andrew primarily works with clients in the sectors of online gaming, fintech and digital technologies. He advises on a wide range of legal issues including licensing, regulatory, financing, corporate structuring and general commercial matters. He has been heavily involved with the establishment and ongoing operation of multiple blue-chip gambling operators and DLT companies in Gibraltar.

In addition to advising stakeholders in the gambling and fintech industries, he works with a number of clients in the interactive entertainment sector including esports organisations, streamers and professional players.

Andrew regularly contributes to legal journals and publications. He also teaches the Gaming Law module at the University of Gibraltar for the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law and speaks at industry conferences.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

After graduating from the University of Nottingham with an LLB (Hons) degree, he went on to obtain an LLM in Commercial Law before undertaking the Bar Professional Training Course. He has been called to the Bar of England & Wales and Gibraltar.

Lawyer Rankings

Gibraltar > TMT

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.

Gibraltar > Gambling law

(Next Generation Partners)

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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.