Jay Gomez
Partner
Call to the Bar: 2010
Jay Gomez is the Managing Partner of the firm and a leading practitioner in corporate, commercial and financial services law. He advises funds, investment managers, insurance companies, banks, e‑money institutions and payment service providers on licensing, regulatory compliance, operational matters, passporting and cross‑border distribution.
Jay has played a central role in the evolution of Gibraltar’s financial regulatory landscape, contributing to reforms including the National Private Placement Rules, the Small AIFM Rules, amendments to the Experienced Investor Funds regime, legislative changes associated with Gibraltar’s exit from the European Union and the creation of Gibraltar’s dual regime for funds (i.e. AIFMD opt-out).
He has served extensively within the Gibraltar Funds & Investment Association (GFIA), holding roles as Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Head of the Technical Committee. Jay was also a member of the policy group of HM Government of Gibraltar, which was tasked with advising Government on financial services strategy and product development for Gibraltar’s finance sector.
Jay is a member of the Financial Services Resolution and Compensation Committee (FSRCC), Gibraltar’s statutory body responsible for banks resolution planning, the deposit guarantee scheme and the investor compensation scheme. Jay also forms part of the Decision-Making Committee of HM Government of Gibraltar’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Jay was instrumental in establishing the firm’s FinTech practice as one of Gibraltar’s most highly regarded teams, advising extensively on blockchain, crypto‑asset structures and token offerings. He is recognised by leading legal directories for his expertise in financial services and fintech.
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