Jessica Napier
Associate
Jessica is an associate in WH Partners’ Corporate/Commercial team. She is principally a transactional lawyer, focusing her practice on corporate and commercial matters, with a special interest in gaming law related matters.
Jessica is a corporate and commercial lawyer at WH Partners, with a passion for helping businesses navigate complex legal landscapes. She specializes in corporate transactions, both local and cross-border, and advises on various commercial matters. Jessica has represented both private and public companies, including those listed regulated markets.
Her legal journey began at the University of Malta, where she earned a Master of Advocacy degree in 2021 and was admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2022. While at university, Jessica was an active member within the Malta Law Students’ Society, serving first as External Relations Officer and later as Secretary General.
Jessica joined WH Partners in 2019 as a trainee lawyer.
Expertise
Jessica Napier specialises in
Corporate and M&A
Commercial
Insolvency & Restructuring
Gaming and Gambling
Career Highlights
Acting for Palasino Holdings, a gaming and leisure group in connection with its IPO and the successful listing of Palasino Holdings Limited on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Acting for a leading European catering company active in segments such as airline catering, train catering, and international events catering on the complex negotiations for termination of an airline-catering joint venture between it and a leading Malta based operator in the hospitality, leisure and airline catering.
Assisting a leading American global hospitality and entertainment company operating resorts and casinos across the globe, with its landmark acquisition of sportsbook software and assets located in a number of jurisdictions including Malta. This acquisition is of critical importance to the company as it is part of a broader business strategy linked to expansion in the US.
Assisting a Malta start-up company focused on 3D Modelling & Game Development for the metaverse on all corporate, commercial and funding matters
Assisting a Malta based company focused on crypto affiliate services on various acquisitions and on all corporate matters pertaining to it.
