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Hassans

FinTech Legal

FinTech Guide 2026 : Gibraltar


Hassans

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About

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The Hassans’ FinTech team consists of 12 experienced fintech lawyers and practitioners (four of whom are partners) plus one consultant, spanning a range of complementary disciplines, co-led by Partners  Anthony Provasoli and Vikram Nagrani.

In addition to regulatory advice and assistance in obtaining the DLT licence, we are able to advise on:

  • Company formation and management
  • Tax (relating to the corporate structure, beneficial owners and/or employees)
  • Property and employment matters
  • Litigation/arbitration
  • Private client

The Gibraltar FinTech industry continues to attract both major players and nimble new start-ups from around the world due to:

  • A corporate tax rate of just 12.5%, no capital gains, wealth, inheritance or withholding taxes, added tax incentives for High Net Worth Individuals.
  • An English-speaking country with a Mediterranean lifestyle, infrastructure built to British standards, consistently strong growth and solid economic indicators.
  • A  business-friendly government with minimal red tape, a legal system based on English Common Law and a crypto-friendly banking system.
  • A  solid reputation globally, home to some of the world’s biggest brands across multiple industries including finance, insurance and online gaming.

We advise and support a variety of enterprises, from young entrepreneurs and private investors to local companies and FTSE 100 multinationals. CEX.IO, Covesting, eToro and TokenMarket are just a few global brands who employ Hassans as their trusted advisors.

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FinTech Legal - Gibraltar

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Hassans is a well-respected firm in the Gibraltar FinTech community and has significant expertise in regulatory matters relating to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Hassans also has substantial capability in data protection.

Work Highlights

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  • Hassans advised eToro on regulatory matters relating to new products, features and services.

Strengths

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  • Partners at Hassans are very good and know FinTech well.

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  • The team at Hassans are good, always responsive and their advice goes beyond legal matters, often assisting with business questions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Aaron Payas
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    Aaron Payas

    Aaron Payas is a funds and FinTech partner at Hassans specialising in crypto and tokenised products, including funds, asset tokenisation, cryptocurrencies, and other financial products that utilise crypto and blockchain technology.

    • Aaron Payas is an excellent lawyer, both commercial and hands-on.

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  • Band 1Anthony Provasoli
    Band 1Anthony Provasoli

    Anthony Provasoli

    Anthony Provasoli leads FinTech team. He has a superb reputation for his expertise in handling a variety of issues in the FinTech sector. Provasoli advises on blockchain and cryptocurrency matters.

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