FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Malta
Band 3
About
Provided by GVZH Advocates
Dr Andrew J. Zammit
Andrew, the managing partner, focuses on M&A, corporate finance, MFSA licensing, and banking transactions.
Work Highlights
- eToro: Assisted in securing an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the Malta Financial Services Authority and establishing operations in Malta.
- EPIC Communications Limited: Advised on a corporate restructuring and the spin-off of base transmission station (BTS) assets for sale to Phoenix Tower International.
- OPAP Investment Limited: Guided the acquisition of a controlling interest in Kaizen, a Malta-based online gaming operator.
- Calamatta Cuschieri: Supported Moneybase Limited, a subsidiary, in obtaining an EMI license from the Malta Financial Services Authority.
- Mastercard: Provided ongoing advisory services for program roll-outs and initiatives in the Maltese market.
Dr Kurt Hyzler
Kurt heads the corporate, mergers and acquisitions, finance and investment services practice at GVZH Advocates.
Work Highlights
- Epam Systems, Inc: Assisted with the acquisition of Ricston Ltd, a software integration and connectivity solutions provider.
- Corel Corporation: Advised on acquiring the Parallels business in Malta.
- Zenabis Global Inc: Supported a joint venture arrangement for processing medical cannabis products in Malta.
- Lockton Companies LLP: Facilitated the acquisition of a Malta-licensed insurance broker by a subsidiary.
- Horizon Capital LLP: Assisted a subsidiary in acquiring Ascent Software.
Chambers Review
GVZH Advocates has a notable FinTech practice in financial services regulatory issues. The team advises on payments matters in Malta and has additional capability in advising on crypto tokens in financial services and gaming.
Work Highlights
- GVZH Advocates advised on the review and negotiation of a platform user agreement between Ripple Labs and Falcon X.
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Zammit is managing partner and leads the corporate/M&A and banking and finance practices at GVZH Advocates. He advises domestic and international clients, including e-money institutions and asset managers, on their investments in FinTech and on entering the Maltese market.
Ranked Individuals at
GVZH Advocates
Malta
Clients
Provided by GVZH Advocates
Calamatta Cuschieri
Moneybase
eToro
Industries
Provided by GVZH Advocates
Financial Planning
Financial Services
Social Trading & Multi-asset investment