Email James James Debono Vcard Senior Associate | Malta James Debono is a Senior Associate within Ganado Advocates’ banking and finance team, assisting institutional as well as start up clients on various regulatory matters, particularly in the fintech space, particularly payment and e-money institutions, credit institutions, blockchain and crowdfunding platforms. Besides being involved in financing transactions, James advises clients on corporate matters including formation of companies, corporate governance, and general company law. Prior to joining the banking and finance team, James formed part of the corporate finance team and the investment services and funds team, focusing on corporate restructurings, and the setting up of investment services providers and funds from the Malta Financial Services Authority. James is also a visiting lecturer and examiner at the University of Malta. Languages: English, Italian, Maltese Practice areas Banking & finance Banking regulatory Commercial & contract law Corporate & commercial Financial services regulation Fintech & blockchain Payment & electronic money Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2024 Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2019 Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2015 Education: Master of Laws (LL.M), Banking & Finance, 2018 (London) Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2015 (Malta) Diploma Notary Public (N.P), 2013 (Malta) Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), 2012 (Malta) Memberships: Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta Latest insights March 27, 2024 CJEU deliberates on the distinction between the issuance of E-money and payment services by James Debono March 26, 2024 Will DORA impact the scope of MFSA’s Guidance on (amongst others) ICT Risk Management and Outsourcing Arrangements? by James Debono March 26, 2024 MFSA sends letter to management bodies about its 2024 DORA ambitions by James Debono More insights