Johnluis Pitto

Call to the Bar: November 2023

Johnluis forms part of the Financial Services and Corporate & Commercial teams.

Prior to joining the firm, Johnluis worked as a Legal Executive for a Corporate and Fund Service firm, gaining a wealth of experience in company and funds administration.  Johnluis has assisted with the establishment of several regulated entities, such as funds, payment services applications, e-money applications and virtual asset service provider registrations.  He is also qualified by the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers to perform the role of Compliance Officer and/or Money Laundering Reporting Officer in Gibraltar and internationally.

As part of Johnluis’ commitment to supporting Gibraltar’s financial sectors, he serves on the Executive Committees of the Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association (GFIA), the Gibraltar Association for New Technologies (GANT), and the Gibraltar Electronic Money Association (GEMA). Through these roles, he works closely with industry stakeholders to help shape regulatory matters, promote best practices, and contribute to the development of Gibraltar’s evolving legal and commercial landscape.

Johnluis completed his Bachelor of Laws with Honours at Manchester Metropolitan University, graduating with a First-Class Honours in 2021, and a Master of Laws in Professional Legal Practice through the University of Law, graduating with a Distinction with his Master’s element in 2022.  Thereafter, he successfully completed the Professional Skills Course and the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law, also graduating with a Distinction.