WH Partners named Malta law firm of the year 2024 strengthening its digital economy focus
WH Partners received the Malta Law Firm of the Year award at the Lexology Index Awards in London on 7 November 2024. This prestigious honour marks WH Partners’ third consecutive win, underscoring its commitment to excellence in the digital economy, specifically within the gaming and iGaming sectors.
“It is an honour for our firm to receive this award for the third consecutive year,” said Olga Finkel, Co-Founder & Partner at WH Partners. “The recognition of our efforts by the Lexology Index, known for its rigorous, data-driven evaluation of firms worldwide, is a testament to our team’s quality work.”
Olga Finkel, Co-Founder Partner WH Partners. Source: WH Partners.
Co-Founder & Managing Partner James Scicluna expressed his pride in the team’s dedication, adding: “This award reflects the collective dedication of our entire team. We truly appreciate this acknowledgement.”
Significance of the Lexology Index Awards
The Lexology Index Awards, previously known as the Who’s Who Legal Awards, recognises top-performing law firms across over 70 jurisdictions. Based on rigorous, data-led research, the awards celebrate excellence in the global legal sector. Lexology Index shares its insights with Lexology’s audience of over 890,000 legal professionals, making it a leading platform for global legal intelligence.
The Lexology Index features seven WH Partners lawyers across four countries, demonstrating the firm’s international influence. The team includes Olga Finkel, James Scicluna, Joseph F. Borg, and Robert Zammit from Malta; Cosmina Maria Simion from Romania; Quirino Mancini from Italy; and Robert Skalina from the Czech Republic.
James Scicluna- Co-Founder Managing Partner WH Partners. Source: WHY Partners
Supporting iGaming growth in Europe
Recently, WH Partners expanded its European footprint with a new office in Rome, underscoring its commitment to the iGaming industry, especially within the Italian market. Led by Quirino Mancini, an established expert in gambling law, this office strengthens WH Partners’ capacity to support iGaming clients navigating Europe’s evolving regulatory landscape. Mancini brings over two decades of experience advising both online and land-based companies in Italy, specialising in legal, licensing, and compliance matters.
Advocacy and innovation in digital regulation
WH Partners plays a key role in advocating for responsible regulation within the digital economy. With extensive expertise in gaming, FinTech, and gambling, the firm contributes to policy discussions that drive sustainable ethical practices in these sectors. WH Partners’ proactive approach to regulation ensures clients are compliant and ready to innovate within legal frameworks, positioning the firm as a valuable advisor in the European market, especially where technology often outpaces regulatory updates.
As Malta solidifies its status as a global iGaming hub, WH Partners continues to shape the legal framework for this fast-growing industry. Their comprehensive legal services span compliance, high-stakes M&A transactions, and digital innovation strategies. The firm’s adaptability to regulatory shifts and emerging technologies makes it a trusted partner for clients navigating complex legal landscapes in iGaming, FinTech, and digital sectors. This third consecutive Malta Law Firm of the Year award further validates WH Partners’ influence, underscoring its commitment to advancing the digital economy on a global scale.
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