Email James James Debono Vcard Associate | Malta James Debono is an 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 Practice areas Banking & finance Banking regulatory Commercial & contract law Corporate & commercial Financial services regulation Fintech & blockchain Payment & electronic money Career & education Career: 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 Latest insights March 6, 2023 EBA – legal certainty under PSD3 through merging and demerging of services by James Debono February 13, 2023 The regime for crypto-asset service providers under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation by James Debono January 26, 2023 The classification of cryptoassets under the new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation by James Debono More insights