GVZH Advocates provides corporate and commercial advice across a variety of industries, including gaming, fintech, and financial services. The team is led by Kurt Hyzler, who specialises in transactions requiring customised structuring and regulatory insight, and Andrew Zammit, who brings significant experience in cross-border M&A and financial services regulation. Ruth Galea is also a key member of the team, noted for her work on regulatory, corporate, and licensing matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘What makes GVZH truly stand out is their exceptional relationship with the MGA (the regulator) and Andrew Zammit being highly available and accessible, providing clients with strategic guidance and responsive support whenever needed.'
- ‘Andrew Zammit is a pleasure to work with; he is always available and receptive to feedback. He is a great problem solver.’
Key clients
- Crane Nxt Co.
- Glitnor Holding PLC
- Estudio Jurídico Ejaso, SL
- Harris Hagan
- Allwyn AG (Novibet)
- Osborne Clarke LLP (Marqeta)
- G4S Corporate Services Limited
- Bemaro Limited and MAJP Investing Limited (Polmed S.A.)
- Glitnor Holding plc
- Spear Limited
Work highlights
Advised Crane NXT Co. on its acquisition of the authentication business of De La Rue, including full legal due diligence, regulatory notifications, and employment law support.
Acting as lead Maltese counsel to Glitnor Holding PLC in connection with the acquisition of Alpha Ventures Limited and its subsidiaries, alongside bespoke cross-border financing arrangements governed by New York law.
Advising Osborne Clarke LLP and Marqeta Inc. on the indirect acquisition of Transact Payments Malta Limited (a licensed EMI), including all regulatory aspects of the transaction, change-in-control procedures with the MFSA, and due diligence on local employment and compliance frameworks.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Kurt Hyzler; Andrew Zammit
Other key lawyers
Ruth Galea