FinTech Legal
FinTech Guide 2025 : Gibraltar
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+350 200 79000About
Provided by Hassans
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.
Chambers Review
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
- Hassans supported GMGM Ltd in its successful application for a VASP licence in Gibraltar.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hassans knows what they are talking about. They seem to be very much integrated into the territory. They have been very steadfast and always available."
"This department has a deep understanding of the Gibraltar regulatory framework, and understands the need to find practical and commercial solutions tailored to the needs of the business in question."
"Hassans knows what they are talking about. They seem to be very much integrated into the territory. They have been very steadfast and always available."
"This department has a deep understanding of the Gibraltar regulatory framework, and understands the need to find practical and commercial solutions tailored to the needs of the business in question."
Notable Practitioners
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 distributed ledger technology.
"Aaron Payas is on top of everything and gets things done as well as any lawyer I have worked with. He is a veritable encyclopaedia when it comes to regulations in Gibraltar and the Eurozone."
"Aaron is a superb attorney. I highly recommend him to any client, and I am expanding his legal services within my corporations."
Anthony Provasoli co-leads the 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.
"Anthony is involved with industry initiatives that impact the sector and is therefore well-placed to advise and guide businesses in the FinTech industry."