Chambers and Partners, the leading legal directory, just released the Chambers Europe 2021 rankings. GTG Advocates has once again been highly rated and ranked thus continuing to build upon its strong reputation in different practice areas both as a firm and its individual lawyers.
Commenting on the GTG Advocates team in the General Business Law Firm ranking, Chambers reaffirms “Regularly assists Maltese-based gaming companies with licensing applications before domestic and international regulatory authorities, as well as with regulatory and compliance advice. Also, notably active on technology and fintech matters, as well as advising gaming sector clients on data protection compliance and intellectual property rights.”
Feedback from clients to Chambers on GTG Advocates included “The team is explicitly knowledgeable within the areas of regulatory advice, regulatory law and blockchain advisory” and“legal advice that is in line with the market realities.”
Commenting on the GTG Advocates team in the Shipping Firm ranking, Chambers states that the firm is “Respected shipping practice with a strong focus on a wide range of shipping transactional and non-transactional matters, including ship financing, vessel sales and acquisitions, as well as registrations. Often retained by international banks and ship owners.”
Feedback from clients to Chambers included “reliable, pragmatic and prepared to accommodate clients’ requests” and “responses were quick and all aspects of the transaction were considered in depth.”
Notable Individuals
Dr Robert Tufigno – individually ranked in the Shipping sector “with experience in ship financing, transfers of ownership and vessel registration mandates”
Chambers and Partners recognised Dr Robert Tufigno as an individual who is “experienced and knowledgeable lawyer in shipping and finance”
Other Sources emphasize that “If you want to buy a boat you go to him.”
Dr Ian Gauci – individually ranked in the Corporate/Commercial sector “often advises public institutions on regulatory topics related to IT matters, as well as assisting companies with M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.”
Clients attest that “his thorough understanding of the technology ensures that we get the right advice quickly” and also appreciates that Dr Gauci offers “proactive input to us in terms of keeping us updated on issues and developments that might impact our market.”