James Farrugia

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Partner | Malta

James Farrugia is the Partner spearheading the firm’s investment services and funds licensing and regulatory consultancy activities. Leveraging his extensive experience working with the local competent authority, James is able to offer clients sound insight and practical solutions to their regulatory challenges. More recently, he has been involved in assisting a number of blockchain-based projects.

James regularly contributes to international journals associated with investment funds and has addressed a number of local and international conferences focusing on this sector.

Languages:

English, Italian, Maltese

James Farrugia stands out for his ‘technical know-how’ and ‘detailed knowledge of the regulatory environment’. The Legal 500, 2020

Practice areas

Career & education

Career:
  • Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2015
  • Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2008
  • Malta Financial Services Authority: 2001 - 2008
Education:
  • Master of Science (International Securities, Investments and Banking), 2005 (Reading)
  • Master of Arts (Financial Services), 2004 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (Hons), 2000 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), 1998 (Malta)
Memberships:
  • Certified Public Accountant, 2003

Latest insights

March 16, 2020

The changing face of European regulation

by James Farrugia

May 4, 2016

Hedge funds and the law – 2nd edition

by James Farrugia