Samuel is currently the European Deputy General Counsel for OKX. He spearheads the implementation of MiCA regulation at the OKX european entity. 

He is an experienced warranted lawyer working in the legal profession and financial services industry. Particular interest in emerging legal and regulatory developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain. He studied at the University of Malta and the Università degli Studi di Verona, Italy and holds a Master of Arts in Financial Services and Doctor of Laws obtained from the University of Malta.

Over the years he has acted as general counsel to long established international financial entities. He is highly skilled in regulatory compliance and has assisted a multitude of licensed entities on corporate governance. 

He counts more than ten years experience in MFSA and FIAU approved regulatory roles as independent non-executive director, company secretary, compliance officer and MLRO of licensed AIFMS, MiFID firms and investment funds.

Over seventeen years experience as a litigation lawyer representing clients at all stages of a lawsuit.

Samuel is a member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta and was admitted to the bar in 2007.