Ganado Meets

Ganado Advocates

From tech to finance, all the way to shipping and employment, lawyers of Ganado Advocates meet sector leaders to discuss topics of interest on Malta’s first law-based podcast, Ganado Meets.

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S11 · E3
September 15 · 19 min
11.2 Ganado Meets Funds with Omar Cascun
In this episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado's Andre Zerafa speaks with Omar Cascun, Country Head for Malta at Apex Group, about the growing role of tokenisation in the asset management industry and its impact on the future of funds. From transforming how fund ownership is represented and distributed to enabling fractionalisation and hybrid fund structures, the conversation explores how tokenisation is creating new opportunities for capital, distribution and scalability. The discussion also looks at Malta’s early-mover advantage in digital assets and the importance of a strong ecosystem, while considering how tokenised funds and assets could lead to greater efficiency, transparency and faster settlement in the fund industry.
S11 · E2
September 2 · 26 min
11.1 Ganado Meets Funds with Andre Vella
In the first episode of Ganado Meets Funds, Ganado's Andre Zerafa sits down with Andre Vella, General Manager at Fexserv Fund Services about the evolving role of fund administrators and the complexities of digital asset valuation. From 24/7 trading and fragmented price discovery to staking, DeFi and tokenisation, the conversation explores how Malta’s fund administrators are adapting through technology, expertise and continuous innovation. The discussion considers whether intraday valuations and tokenised funds could become the future of fund administration.
S11 · E1
August 31 · 8 min
11.0 Ganado Meets Funds Introduction
Ganado Meets is back with its newest series on Funds in Malta. This introduction episode by Andre Zerafa explores the depth of Malta’s fund-services industry, from fund administration and legal innovation to tokenisation, digitalisation, private equity, family offices and digital-asset valuation. With decades of experience behind it, Malta has developed a sophisticated ecosystem supporting the funds industry, and it’s time to showcase what happens behind the scenes.
S10 · E12
January 29 · 25 min
10.12 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Jean-Claude Maher
In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado's Luke Hili speaks with Jean-Claude Maher, CEO of MeDirect, about how the bank’s ESG journey was shaped by the COVID-19 crisis and the need to reinvent its business model with resilience at its core. He explains how ESG was embedded from the outset as a strategic driver, leading to concrete investments and also addresses the challenges of ESG implementation, while emphasising that long-term value, market demand, and stakeholder trust make ESG essential to MeDirect’s future growth and relevance.
S10 · E11
January 9 · 34 min
10.11 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Simon Naudi and Patrick Spiteri Staines
In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Luke Hili speaks with Simon Naudi, CEO of Corinthia Group, and Patrick Spiteri Staines, Head of Sustainability, about what sparked the group’s commitment to ESG and how sustainability is being embedded across a global hospitality business. They reflect on the internal cultural shift that drove Corinthia’s ESG journey, the challenges of navigating regulation across multiple jurisdictions, and the importance of authentic, practical sustainability over slogans.
S10 · E10
Dec 3, 2025 · 18 min
10.10 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Joyce Grech
In this episode of Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Andre Zerafa speaks with Joyce Grech, Head of Commercial Banking at HSBC Bank Malta, about how the bank’s global net-zero ambition is shaping its sustainability agenda. Joyce highlights major investments, including the energy-efficient transformation of the Qormi Hub, alongside efforts to support clients on their ESG journey. She also addresses key hurdles such as data gaps, supplier awareness, and regulatory uncertainty, and explains how culture-building, employee engagement, and strong governance are enabling HSBC to move beyond compliance and drive meaningful change within the Malta ESG Alliance.
S10 · E9
Nov 17, 2025 · 24 min
10.9 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Etienne Sciberras
In this episode of Ganado Meets the ESG Alliance, Ganado’s Luke Hili discusses with Etienne Sciberras, CEO of MAPFRE Middlesea, about how the company’s 50-year foundation legacy continues to shape its purpose: to care about what matters. From a global pledge toward carbon neutrality by 2030 to a strong focus on people, transparency, and community impact, Etienne shares how MAPFRE is going beyond compliance, making ESG a strategic driver for future-proofing business.
S10 · E8
Nov 3, 2025 · 27 min
10.8 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Liz Barbaro Sant and Sacha Said
Alberta Group is committed to protect life, property, and the environment in a natural evolution of its core values. Luke Hili sits down with Liz Barabaro Sant, Director at Alberta Group, and Sasha Said, Head of Compliance and Administration at Alberta Group, to explore how ESG can create long-term value and become a present-day differentiator rather than just a future obligation. They highlight the importance of overlapping and reinforcing areas of ESG, moving it to something at the heart of the company’s culture, learning from one another, and creating a collective impact while respecting each other and who they are.
S10 · E7
Oct 20, 2025 · 27 min
10.7 Ganado Meet the Malta ESG Alliance with Catherine Calleja
Building a positive tomorrow together. This is Atlas Insurance’s purpose statement that they thrive towards. Listen to Andre Zerafa, Managing Partner at Ganado Advocates, and Catherine Calleja, Executive Director for Governance at Atlas Insurance, as they discuss the importance of preparing for future risks, the impact of climate change, and how they are applying solutions against this growing issue.
S10 · E6
Oct 6, 2025 · 28 min
10.6 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Olivier Bernard
MedservRegis aims to future proof their operations. As the oil, gas, and mining industry is already viewed with a negative light, Olivier Bernard, Deputy CEO for MedservRegis plc., aims to implement their core value ESG initiatives to be part of the process to make the future a better place. In this episode, he discusses this with Ganado Advocate’s Luke Hili, including how the company struggles with ESG maturity in the other countries they operate in.
S10 · E5
Sep 22, 2025 · 25 min
10.5 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Simon De Cesare
According to Simon De Cesare, Chief Executive Officer at Eden Leisure Group, he was surprised to realise how many low-hanging fruits pertaining to ESG are more obvious than one realises. In this episode with Andre Zerafa, Managing Partner at Ganado Advocates, they discuss the ESG initiatives Eden Leisure group has implemented throughout their company, the hurdles they faced while introducing them, and what they think should be done instead of imposing penalties for non-compliance.
S10 · E4
Sep 9, 2025 · 25 min
10.4 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Kenneth Abela
Though challenging to collect data and difficult to implement at first, ESG initiatives are not just important for us now, but for our future generations. In this episode of Ganado Meets, Paul Falzon, Senior Regulatory Advisor at Ganado Advocates, and Kenneth Abela, CEO Designate of the AX Group, sit down and discuss the Malta ESG Alliance. From pros to cons, they tackle the way professional businesses can make a difference by implementing goals that carry a large responsibility.
S10 · E3
Aug 25, 2025 · 28 min
10.3 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Olaf Zahra
Olaf Zahra, Chief Technical and Sustainability Officer at Toly Group, believes that the implementation of over-regulation has derailed the core focus of doing good. He sits down with Luke Hili, Associate at Ganado Advocates, to discuss Toly Group being a major part of international supply chains, internal hurdles faced internationally regarding ESG, and the way the company is becoming more sustainable.
S10 · E2
Aug 11, 2025 · 31 min
10.2 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Kenneth Farrugia
One of Malta’s three largest banks, Bank of Valletta makes it a point to anchor itself within the community, providing customers with support to shift into the greener economy. In this episode, Paul Falzon, Senior Regulatory Advisor with Ganado Advocates, sat down with the CEO of Bank of Valletta, Kenneth Farrugia, to discuss the reason they were drawn to the ESG Alliance, the incentives proposed in their company, and how to contribute to the wellbeing of society through ESG proposals.
S10 · E1
Jul 30, 2025 · 28 min
10.1 Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance with Nikhil Patil
What would happen if a key player in Malta’s digital evolution suddenly disappeared? In this episode, Ganado Advocates' Luke Hili and Nikhil Patil, GO’s Chief Executive, explore the powerful impact of digital transformation on the island and how it intersects with the urgent need for climate action. From pushing forward a green economy to redefining ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values, they discuss the bold steps GO is taking to reduce carbon emissions and invest in future-ready infrastructure for the Maltese Islands.
S6 · E5
Jul 2, 2025 · 46 min
6.5 Ganado Meets Green Finance with Abigail Cutajar
Ganado Advocates’ Nikolai Lubrano meets with Abigail Cutajar, Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Action Authority, to discuss Malta’s climate priorities, regulatory challenges, and the future of sustainable finance in the country.
S9 · E3
Feb 6, 2025 · 32 min
9.3 Ganado Meets with Kris Bartolo & Simon Schembri
In this episode, Paul Micallef Grimaud, IP Partner at Ganado Advocates, speaks to Simon Schembri and Kris Bartolo, partners at Ganado Advocates and Zampa Partners, respectively, about Malta's attractiveness to IP-centric industries and the services generated by these industries.
S9 · E2
Oct 31, 2024 · 36 min
9.2 Ganado Meets IP with Philip Camilleri and Julian Pace Ross
Paul Micallef Grimaud, IP Partner at Ganado Advocates, delves into the inspiring journeys of Philip Camilleri and Julian Pace Ross as they share the highs, challenges, and ultimate success of their start-ups. From securing major investments to successful exits.
S9 · E1
Sep 19, 2024 · 31 min
9.1 Ganado Meets IP with John Winfield & Peter Grech
In this episode, Paul Micallef Grimaud, IP Partner at Ganado Advocates, chats with John Winfield, founder of Dr. Juice, and Peter Grech, co-founder of BRND WGN. Together, they explore the strategic development of Dr Juice and share valuable insights into brand management.
S4 · E8
Jul 31, 2024 · 34 min
4.8 Ganado Meets Finance with Karol Gabarretta
In this episode, Conrad Portanier sits down with Karol Gabarretta, Secretary General of the Malta Bankers' Association. They discuss the MBA’s role, recent initiatives in financial literacy, efforts to combat cybercrime, and governance restructuring, highlighting the impacts these are having on Malta's banking sector.

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