General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Malta
Band 3
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+356 21 242713About
Provided by GTG Advocates
The department is one of the firm’s longstanding focus areas and provides the full gamut of business-related legal services. The department’s experience spans the corporate lifetime starting with advice on the establishment of structures and companies in Malta through providing ongoing assistance on all business and corporate matters up to dissolution of the company. In this ambit, the firm provides assistance to clients on various corporate, commercial, regulatory and compliance matters, licensing and domiciliation, share option agreements and share incentive schemes, corporate restructuring, the drafting of commercial contracts, providing legal due diligence reports in relation to commercial transactions, as well as assistance in all matters related to mergers and acquisitions.
The team is further augmented by its strong Gaming & Betting expertise, boasting one of the most esteemed practices in this field, which for years has assisted clients on legal, regulatory and commercial matters within the gaming sphere, even pioneering the concept of insured prizes within a gaming offering.
The team has also assisted a vast range of clients in different industries on data protection matters, in particular on GDPR compliance as well as on Intellectual Property licensing matters and disputes.
The team also provides expert assistance on real estate, employment, civil and general commercial matters, backed by the extensive commercial expertise in the firm’s litigation department.
Chambers Review
GTG Advocates regularly assists Maltese-based gaming companies with regulatory and licensing matters. The law firm also advises clients on M&A transactions and data protection mandates. Team members offer experience advising on technology regulations, intellectual property law and employment issues. The team additionally represents clients in liability and contractual disputes.
Work Highlights
- GTG advised Hacksaw Gaming on the regulatory aspect of the creation of a remote gaming platform.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"GTG consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the nuances that complex cases involve, providing well-thought-out strategies and solutions."
"GTG has incredibly smart lawyers who have very good judgement in how to handle any commercial matter, providing advice that is both sound legally and commercially."
"GTG consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the nuances that complex cases involve, providing well-thought-out strategies and solutions."
"GTG has incredibly smart lawyers who have very good judgement in how to handle any commercial matter, providing advice that is both sound legally and commercially."
Notable Practitioners
Terence Cassar is well-versed in the gaming industry, advising on licensing and regulatory matters. He also assists international clients with corporate matters.
"Terence Cassar's expertise and dedication make a profound difference in the operations' context. His insights are the key to unlocking new opportunities and overcoming challenges."
"Terence Cassar is pragmatic and a big-picture thinker. He is a huge asset to have on your side as he is capable of simplifying complex matters. He is a tough negotiator, always a step ahead."
Managing partner Ian Gauci is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on data protection matters as well as technology and gaming regulations.
"Ian Gauci is a role model and a fantastic lawyer in the intellectual property area."
"Ian is a great lawyer to work with and a guru of technology business."
"Ian Gauci is highly sought out for his mix of legal expertise and technical insight."
Ranked Lawyers at
GTG Advocates
Malta
Members
Provided by GTG Advocates
Cherise Abela Grech
Ivan Gatt
Reuben Portanier
Robert Tufigno
Terence Cassar