GIBRALTAR Law and Practice Contributed by: Aaron Payas, Jeremy Requena, Jerome Compson and Reece Atkinson, Hassans
Hassans was founded in 1939 and is Gibraltar’s larg- est and most established law firm, with a team of over 80 lawyers across offices in Gibraltar and Spain. The firm’s financial services and fintech team comprises eight specialists who advise on the full spectrum of blockchain and crypto-asset matters, including DLT licensing, regulatory compliance, fund structuring, and corporate transactions. Hassans has advised on
some of Gibraltar’s most significant DLT applications, acting for leading cryptocurrency exchanges, sta - blecoin issuers, and fintech payment platforms. The firm’s deep regulatory expertise and close engage - ment with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commis - sion make it a trusted adviser to clients navigating Gibraltar’s pioneering DLT Framework.
Authors
Aaron Payas advises on the full lifecycle of alternative investment structures while maintaining a leading practice in the global crypto sector. His work spans institutional fund structuring and regulatory matters for
Jerome Compson is an associate in Hassans’ financial services
department and a member of the firm’s fintech and funds team. He advises cryptocurrency, blockchain, banking and other technology-driven financial services businesses on corporate and regulatory matters, supporting clients with licensing, structuring and establishing compliant operations in Gibraltar. He also advises banking institutions on regulatory compliance, prudential requirements and governance, and supports transactions including restructurings, acquisitions and licensing processes. Known for his commercial, solutions-focused approach and strong relationship with the regulator, Jerome delivers clear, practical solutions to complex regulatory challenges, enabling innovation and growth.
prominent names in the digital asset industry. Aaron’s practice is evenly balanced between investment funds and crypto/DLT, advising managers on structuring and governance, and working with leading global projects, exchanges, foundations, and token issuers to build compliant frameworks in Gibraltar. Aaron combines a Mathematics background with the technical discipline of a CFA Charterholder.
Jeremy Requena is a trusted adviser at the intersection of emerging technologies and established financial services law. A senior associate in the financial services department and fintech team at Hassans, he advises
Reece Atkinson joined Hassans in September 2025 as a paralegal in the financial services department, focusing on fintech matters. His journey with the firm began with work experience in 2023, followed by a
across funds, fintech, banking, and finance. Jeremy has helped build the firm’s market-leading financial services practice from inception, acting for cryptocurrency exchanges, fintech banking and payments firms across licensing, compliance, securities-related assessments and client terms and conditions. He engages directly with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and is recognised for delivering innovative, commercially driven solutions fostering long-term client relationships.
placement on the Hassans Summer Programme in 2024. He holds an Upper Second-Class LLB from the University of Exeter and a Distinction in his Master’s in Legal Technology from the University of Law. Reece is currently completing SQE2 part-time whilst undertaking his Qualifying Work Experience at Hassans, with the aim of qualifying as a solicitor.
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