Joseph, the founder and managing partner of Axis Group, is a lawyer specialising in regulatory and legal advisory, with a particular emphasis on Axis Group’s DeFi client portfolio. With nearly five years’ experience, he provides strategic, client-focused solutions for clients operating in Malta and globally.

His clients span DeFi Protocols, Blockchain Infrastructure Providers, Layer-1 solutions, CASPs, issuers, and offerors under MiCA, payment and e-money institutions under PSD2 and EMD2, and investment firms under MiFID II. Joseph is a leading advisor for DeFi projects, guiding clients through complex regulatory frameworks, onshore and offshore, with clarity and precision.

Beyond regulatory advisory, Joseph advises Axis Group’s client portfolio on matters relating to offshore structuring. He also spearheads client fundraising and financing initiatives, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to secure successful outcomes. As managing partner, he drives Axis Group’s vision of delivering innovative, practical, and results-oriented solutions.

Joseph, the founder and managing partner of Axis Group, is a lawyer specialising in regulatory and legal advisory, with a particular emphasis on Axis Group’s DeFi client portfolio. With nearly five years’ experience, he provides strategic, client-focused solutions for clients operating in Malta and globally.His clients span DeFi Protocols, Blockchain Infrastructure Providers, Layer-1 solutions, CASPs, issuers, and offerors under MiCA, payment and e-money institutions under PSD2 and EMD2, and investment firms under MiFID II. Joseph is a leading advisor for DeFi projects, guiding clients through...

Publications

Cryptoassets Law Guide

Co-author of the Malta chapter in the Cryptoassets Law Guide , published 2 June 2026 , alongside Jake Bartolo and Patrick Gatt .