Email James James Farrugia Vcard Partner | Malta James Farrugia spearheads the Ganado Advocates’ 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 regulatory sound insight and practical solutions throughout the licensing application process on an ongoing basis. 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. James also regularly lectures on investment services and investment funds at training programs organised by the Institute of Legal Studies, the Institute of Financial Services, the Malta International Training Centre and the Malta Financial Services Authority. 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 Asset management Financial Crime Advisory Financial services regulation Fintech & blockchain Fund custody Investment funds Investment services & funds Investment services regulation 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