Dolya Consulting is a Gibraltar-based business development, compliance and regulatory consultancy focusing on working with international clients who are undertaking, or looking to undertake, regulated activities.

Assisted in the launch and incorporation of the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange as part of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. Acted as General Counsel, leading the legal department and regulatory operations for GSX and GBX. Led Exchange Listing and Authorisations team and facilitated training, direction and coordination for a team of eight staff with GBX including; two Managers and six Juniors. Additionally, responsible for a multi-national Business Development team of three based in London, Asia and… Show more Assisted in the launch and incorporation of the Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange as part of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. Acted as General Counsel, leading the legal department and regulatory operations for GSX and GBX. Led Exchange Listing and Authorisations team and facilitated training, direction and coordination for a team of eight staff with GBX including; two Managers and six Juniors. Additionally, responsible for a multi-national Business Development team of three based in London, Asia and Gibraltar. Advised on legal matters including outsourcing agreements, office leasing agreements, employment contracts, commercial operations and corporate issues such as shareholders agreements inline internal and external compliance regulations. Transitioned to execution role which included running the regulated market and MTF using in-depth knowledge of the regulatory environment in respect of a DLT provider and a MiFID regulated market operator. Sustained regular interaction with the regulator to obtain approval of product listing agreements and for the use of the blockchain as a means of recording ownership rights in respect of listed securities. Show less

William moved to Gibraltar to join Ramparts (now Ince)to lead the Corporate and Finance practice. William was admitted as a solicitor in Gibraltar in January 2015. Acted as consulting private practice Lawyer responsible for corporate and banking & finance matters on behalf of London and Gibraltar based hedge funds, investment banks, trade finance houses, regulators and top international law firms.Advised clients in respect of Derivatives; Financing; Giving and Taking Security; Share Sale… Show more William moved to Gibraltar to join Ramparts (now Ince)to lead the Corporate and Finance practice. William was admitted as a solicitor in Gibraltar in January 2015. Acted as consulting private practice Lawyer responsible for corporate and banking & finance matters on behalf of London and Gibraltar based hedge funds, investment banks, trade finance houses, regulators and top international law firms.Advised clients in respect of Derivatives; Financing; Giving and Taking Security; Share Sale And Purchase Agreements; Trade Finance; Financial Services Regulatory Licence Applications; Corporate Restructuring; Regulatory Advice; Listing Documentation; Listing Application Advice. Show less

Head-hunted to join Citigroup Global Markets, Equities and Derivatives as front desk legal structurer, initially responsible for EMEA territory subsequently taking on the Middle East, Asia & U.S markets. Led business-wide Execution function and coordinated twenty-seven Sales team and four Legal Associates.Reported to global head of trading and global head of Corporate Equity Derivatives, working closely with the Legal team and external counsel to achieve optimum commercial legal results… Show more Head-hunted to join Citigroup Global Markets, Equities and Derivatives as front desk legal structurer, initially responsible for EMEA territory subsequently taking on the Middle East, Asia & U.S markets. Led business-wide Execution function and coordinated twenty-seven Sales team and four Legal Associates.Reported to global head of trading and global head of Corporate Equity Derivatives, working closely with the Legal team and external counsel to achieve optimum commercial legal results for the Firm. Safeguarded post-financial crisis profitability by ensuring execution of $3B of financing with a P&L of over $150M. Show less