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Jerome Compson

Jerome is an Associate in Hassans’ Financial Services Department and forms part of the firm’s FinTech and Funds Team. He specialises in corporate and regulatory matters and advises clients in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, e-money, payments and wider financial services sectors. His practice includes advising banking institutions and banking groups on regulatory compliance, prudential requirements and corporate governance matters, as well as supporting on transactional mandates involving group restructurings, acquisitions and licensing considerations. Jerome advises regulated financial services firms and technology-led businesses on authorisation, governance, compliance and ongoing regulatory obligations, drawing on a practical understanding of Gibraltar’s financial regulatory environment. He also supports startups and growth-stage companies with corporate structuring, selection of appropriate vehicles and operational setup within regulated markets. In addition, Jerome has valuable experience in advising both private and experienced investor funds, underscoring his versatility and comprehensive understanding of the financial services landscape. His work also regularly extends to data protection, pensions, telecommunications, intellectual property and AML/CFT compliance. He has provided regulatory and strategic advice to multinational corporations and globally recognised entities, assisting them with navigating compliance frameworks, product approvals and cross-border considerations. His well-rounded knowledge and proactive, solutions-focused approach make him a go-to resource for clients seeking comprehensive legal support in banking, financial services and emerging technology. · Hassans

GibraltarFinancial Services, FinTechEnglish, Spanish

About

Associate in Hassans' Financial Services Department and member of the firm's FinTech and Funds Team, specialising in corporate and regulatory matters for cryptocurrency, blockchain, e-money, payments and broader financial services clients. Advises banks, regulated firms, startups and investor funds on authorisation, governance, compliance, prudential requirements, corporate governance and transactional matters; also works on data protection, pensions, telecommunications, intellectual property and AML/CFT compliance in Gibraltar.

Practice areas

Financial ServicesFinTechFundsBanking & FinanceCorporate / M&ARegulatory & CompliancePaymentsData Protection & Privacy

Office

Gibraltar

Hassans · Jerome is an Associate in Hassans’ Financial Services Department and forms part of the firm’s FinTech and Funds Team. He specialises in corporate and regulatory matters and advises clients in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, e-money, payments and wider financial services sectors. His practice includes advising banking institutions and banking groups on regulatory compliance, prudential requirements and corporate governance matters, as well as supporting on transactional mandates involving group restructurings, acquisitions and licensing considerations. Jerome advises regulated financial services firms and technology-led businesses on authorisation, governance, compliance and ongoing regulatory obligations, drawing on a practical understanding of Gibraltar’s financial regulatory environment. He also supports startups and growth-stage companies with corporate structuring, selection of appropriate vehicles and operational setup within regulated markets. In addition, Jerome has valuable experience in advising both private and experienced investor funds, underscoring his versatility and comprehensive understanding of the financial services landscape. His work also regularly extends to data protection, pensions, telecommunications, intellectual property and AML/CFT compliance. He has provided regulatory and strategic advice to multinational corporations and globally recognised entities, assisting them with navigating compliance frameworks, product approvals and cross-border considerations. His well-rounded knowledge and proactive, solutions-focused approach make him a go-to resource for clients seeking comprehensive legal support in banking, financial services and emerging technology.

Gibraltar

Expertise

CryptocurrencyBlockchainE-moneyPaymentsBanking regulatory complianceStartup and growth-stage corporate structuringPrivate and experienced investor funds

Education

  • Manchester Metropolitan University — Dual major in Business & Marketing
  • University of Law — Graduate Diploma in Law
  • Manchester Metropolitan University — Bar Training Course
  • University of Gibraltar — Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law
  • University of Gibraltar — Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Tax
  • Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)

Admissions

  • Bar of England & Wales (admitted November 2021)
  • Gibraltar Bar (called March 2023)
  • Member, Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Languages

EnglishSpanish