DF Advocates

DF Advocates is a Maltese law firm that supports a financial project from setting up the structure to the licence and continuing compliance. In fintech, it describes applications for payment and e-money models, crypto projects and preparation of a white paper.

Services

Nine services are listed: EMI and PI licensing, crypto and fintech licensing, white paper and corporate structure, post-licensing compliance support, gaming licensing, company formation, compliance, tax support and contracts. The range allows a start-up to deal with a single law firm for the corporate vehicle, the licence file and the legal agreements around the product.

Market

The firm works in Malta. Malta is a recognised EU base for e-money, payment and crypto-asset businesses and also for gaming, which explains the breadth of the list.

Who it suits

Founders planning an EMI or payment institution, crypto issuers that need a white paper and corporate structure, and gaming operators with payment flows can use one adviser from planning through authorisation. Existing licence holders can use the post-licensing support for ongoing obligations. Fees and timelines are not published and depend on the project.