Supplementing its ‘comprehensive and forward-thinking advice’ in the tech industry, including on emerging tech such as blockchain, AI, and cryptocurrency, the group at GTG Legal is also strong in the regulatory sphere. In particular, managing partner Ian Gauci ‘has a deep understanding of Maltese and European Union regulations’ and heads up the team alongside Cherise Abela Grech, who is key for the group’s investment services work and virtual currencies work. Josef Cachia is a go-to contact for AML advice in the fintech space.
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‘GTG Advocates has a strong reputation in the fintech space.'
'GTG Advocates stands out for its deep understanding of both the legal and technological aspects of fintech. They have a dedicated team of lawyers who are not only experts in financial regulations and legislation but also possess a strong grasp of emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, and cryptocurrencies. This allows them to provide comprehensive and forward-thinking advice to clients navigating the complex fintech landscape.'
‘Ian Gauci has quality when it comes to regulatory compliance, blockchain and cryptocurrency, innovation regulation, policy and legal framework drafting. He has a deep understanding of Maltese and European Union regulations related to fintech, including data protection (GDPR), anti-money laundering (AML), financial services, and virtual financial assets (VFAs).'
Key clients
- The Government of Malta
- Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA)
- RS2 Software plc
- Hacksaw Gaming
- Bitpanda
- FMPay
- Shift4
- ForumPay (System 73 Ltd)
- Evolution Travel
- Tech.mt
Work highlights
- Advised the MDIA on the implications of the EU Regulation on Artificial Intelligence, specifically on how it will affect the MDIA as Malta’s digital innovation authority.
- Advised Open Loop on a public report relating to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, exploring the AI regulatory sandbox being introduced under the Act.
- Assisting BMIT Plc in aligning its legal compliance with the obligations that will be imposed by the upcoming Digital Operational Resilience Act (“DORA”) on ICT Service Providers which service financial entities.
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Practice head
Ian Gauci; Cherise Abela Grech
Other key lawyers
Josef Cachia; Terence Cassar