DEPARTMENT PROFILE

GVZH Advocates

FinTech Legal

2 ranked individuals

Band 3

Malta

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What the team is known for

GVZH has a notable FinTech practice in financial services regulatory issues. The team advises on payments matters in Malta. The firm has additional capability in advising on crypto tokens in financial services and gaming.

Strengths

"Very business-oriented and always try to assist in taking a solution-based approach to matters."

"They have an excellent can-do attitude and a distinctly Anglo-American way of providing legal advice."

Work highlights

Assisted eToro on all aspects of its Electronic Money Institution licence application process from the Malta Financial Services Authority, in anticipation of the launch of a new e-wallet as an additional business offering.

Notable practitioners

Andrew Zammit is managing partner and leads the corporate/M&A and banking and finance practices. He advises domestic and international clients, including e-money institutions and asset managers, on their investments in FinTech and on entering the Maltese market. A client says: "Andrew is extremely knowledgeable and demonstrated excellent relationships with local regulators, which was invaluable. He is attentive and gives clear answers to sometimes complex queries."

Nicola Fenech Conti is an associate in GVZH's FinTech practice, with expertise in financial services, corporate law and M&A, and tax. She is experienced in payment regulatory and e-money matters. A client remarks: "She is a powerhouse; really knows her stuff and what the regulator expects and requires; provides practical, timely advice; and ran the project excellently."