Practice Areas > Gaming, IT & Telecoms
Overview
Gonzi & Associates, Advocates is the Malta law firm for remote and land-based gaming legislation. The firm’s clients include some of the largest local and foreign casinos and igaming operators.
Linked to remote gaming is the provision of information technology and electronic communications services. Over the years, the firm is proud to have represented leading Malta telecoms providers.
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Lawyers
David Gonzi is managing partner of Gonzi & Associates, Advocates and has more than thirteen years experience in the provision of legal advice in the fields of financial services, IT and gaming.
In particular, David has assisted various companies with acquiring Malta licenses for the provision of investment services, financial institutions, online forex/binary options, emoney, payment services, funds, collective investment schemes and remote and land-based gaming.
He has a Masters (MA) in Financial Services from the University of Malta, a Masters in IT and Telecoms Law (LLM) from the University College of London, a Doctorate of Law from the University of Malta and a Diploma in Taxation from the Malta Institute of Taxation.
Education
2013: Diploma in Taxation, Malta Institute of Taxation
2009: M.A. Financial Services, University of Malta
2003: LL.M (IT and Telecommunication Law), University College of London
2002: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2001: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
1999: Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2002 to present: Founder and Partner at Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2002 - 2005: Malta Communications Authority, Senior Legal Adviser
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates, Malta
Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, Malta
Augusto Quintano joined the Firm in 2015. He graduated with a Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta after completing his final year of his studies in 2016. He has then furthered his studies by obtaining a Masters in Law in 2020, with a in-depth focus on financial services regulation. Augusto’s main legal focus is in fact financial services law and heads the Firm’s Financial Services Department. He also assists clients in matters of regulatory compliance, contractual law and gaming matters. His expertise leads him to regularly serve on Boards of key market players in the jurisdiction, offering guidance and advice therein.
Augusto’s other interests include planning road trips, movie nights, and playing the violin with various ensembles.
Education
2020: Master of Laws, University of London
2018: Post Graduate Diploma in Laws, University of London
2016: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2016: Maltese Financial Regulations, Institute of Financial Services
2014: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
2013: Bachelor of Laws, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2020: Senior Associate, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2017: Associate Lawyer, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2015: Legal Trainee, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
Latest News
Lecture on Gambling Law and Policy in the EU
Dr Augusto Quintano was invited to deliver a 3-hour lecture at the University of Malta to Masters students as part of the course entitled Gambling Law and Policy in the…
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Gonzi & Associates at ICE 2020
Dr Augusto Quintanto and Dr Sarah Grech are both representing Gonzi & Associates at this year’s ICE 2020 event which is being held in London between the 2nd and 4th…
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