We are proud to share that GTG has achieved outstanding rankings in this year’s Legal 500 EMEA 2025, with recognition across eight practice areas and multiple individual acknowledgements, cementing our position as a leading legal force in Malta and beyond.

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬:

🏆 Tier 1 – Corporate, Commercial & M&A | Fintech

🏆 Tier 2 – Intellectual Property | Dispute Resolution

🏆 Tier 3 – Banking, Finance & Capital Markets | Private Client | Real Estate | Shipping

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Dr Ian Gauci – Leading Individual: Fintech | IP
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• Dr Terence Cassar – Next Generation Partner: IP | Corporate, Commercial & M&A
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• Dr Cherise Abela Grech – Next Generation Partner: Fintech
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• Dr Josef Cachia Fenech Gonzi – Next Generation Partner: Fintech
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• Dr Robert Tufigno – Leading Individual: Shipping

This year’s Legal 500 editorial notes GTG’s prominent role in the corporate and fintech legal landscape, stating:

“With clients spanning the gaming, sports and TMT sectors, GTG Advocates‘ ‘commercial and responsive’ team has been involved in high-value, majority-stake acquisitions for a range of large commercial clients in 2024, as well as private equity investors and Nasdaq-listed entities. Advice also extends to corporate restructurings. Managing partner Ian Gauci heads up the team alongside Terence Cassar and Cherise Abela Grech. Corporate law expert Josef Cachia Fenech Gonzi joined the group in 2024.”

In the Fintech space, GTG’s Tier 1 ranking is a testament to our strong reputation and deep expertise. Here is the Legal 500 editorial comment:

“Supplementing its ‘comprehensive and forward-thinking advice’ in the tech industry, including on emerging tech such as blockchain, AI, and cryptocurrency, the group at GTG Advocates is also strong in the regulatory sphere. In particular, managing partner Ian Gauci ‘has a deep understanding of Maltese and European Union regulations’ and heads up the team alongside Cherise Abela Grech, who is key for the group’s investment services work and virtual currencies work. Josef Cachia is a go-to contact for AML advice in the fintech space.”

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴:

✔️ “GTG stands out for its deep understanding of both the legal and technological aspects of fintech.”

✔️ “The team is very collaborative, pragmatic and knowledgeable.”

✔️ “They are well-versed in legal and compliance matters, and always balance advice with commercial priorities.”

✔️ “GTG is very timely in their replies and consistently accessible.”

✔️ “They explain matters in layman’s terms, which makes complex legal issues easy to understand.”

✔️ “A flexible team that feels like a true partner – tailored, practical advice that fits our needs.”

✔️ “We’ve worked closely with Terence Cassar, and his thoughtful approach and generous knowledge-sharing have made a huge difference.”

In addition to these accolades, GTG continues to contribute to thought leadership in the legal sector, having authored the 2025 Fintech Malta Legal Comparative Guide and the 2025 Malta Mergers & Acquisitions Law Comparative Guide—offering insight into evolving regulatory frameworks and M&A practices in Malta and across jurisdictions.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, peers, and the entire GTG Team for making these achievements possible. We remain committed to delivering pragmatic, insightful legal solutions that empower and drive our clients forward.

For full rankings and editorial comments, visit: GTG Legal 500 Rankings