James Debono

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Senior Associate | Malta

James Debono is a Senior Associate within Ganado Advocates’ banking and finance team, assisting institutional as well as start up clients on various regulatory matters, particularly in the fintech space, particularly payment and e-money institutions, credit institutions, blockchain and crowdfunding platforms. Besides being involved in financing transactions, James advises clients on corporate matters including formation of companies, corporate governance, and general company law.

Prior to joining the banking and finance team, James formed part of the corporate finance team and the investment services and funds team, focusing on corporate restructurings, and the setting up of investment services providers and funds from the Malta Financial Services Authority.

James is also a visiting lecturer and examiner at the University of Malta.

Languages:

English, Italian, Maltese

James Debono has particular expertise in FinTech, crowdfunding and blockchain. Chambers FinTech Legal, 2024

Practice areas

Career & education

Career:
  • Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2024
  • Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2019
  • Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2015
Education:
  • Master of Laws (LL.M), Banking & Finance, 2018 (London)
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2015 (Malta)
  • Diploma Notary Public (N.P), 2013 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), 2012 (Malta)
Memberships:
  • Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta

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August 20, 2024

Fintech in Malta

by James Debono

July 18, 2024

CJEU annuls resolution board’s decision due to lack of transparency

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April 22, 2024

DORA voluntary dry run exercise to ensure preparedness ahead of it becoming applicable

by James Debono

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