Lawyers in Gibraltar
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Gillian Guzman KC
Gillian specialises in general civil and criminal litigation with particular emphasis on human rights, personal injury, clinical negligence, family and employment. A regular advocate before the local courts, Gillian has represented clients at every level, both leading the case and as junior counsel to Leading London Counsel, most notably Mr Edward Fitzgerald KC, in Gibraltar’s largest fraud trial. Gillian’s experience also extends to the UK where she has appeared as junior to Leading Counsel before the Privy Council. In 2004, Gillian chaired the first Human Rights Symposium ever held in Gibraltar, which was facilitated by the Gibraltar Judiciary. On the subject of the Human Rights of the Child, Gillian has sat as a fellow panelist, alongside such eminent members of the legal profession as Dame Elizabeth Butler Sloss (UK), Lady Justice Angawa (Kenya) and Mr Nicholas Critelli (US). In the last years Gillian has been kept busy advising clients such as the Gibraltar Health Authority on various aspects including the implementation of policies and legislation and in employment related issues. Gillian is also closely involved in advising the TGWU in both employment and personal injury matters and also in advising many of the top gaming companies on employment related matters. In 2006 she was appointed Chairperson of the Industrial Tribunal.
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Giovanni Origo MP
Associate
ISOLAS LLP
Grahame Jackson
Grahame is a Solicitor, Chartered Tax Adviser and partner with the firm specialising in Tax. After leaving university with his first degree (reading English & Philosophy at Keele) in 1993 he ran his family’s printing business for nine years before moving to Gibraltar. He joined our associated company management arm, Line Management Services Limited in 2002 as a Company Administrator, moving to Hassans in 2004 to work in the funds department. He began training to be a solicitor in 2004 attending the College of Law and Northumbria University. In 2020 he completed the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s Advanced Diploma in International Taxation. In 2023 he became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation after completing the direct route by Body of Work. Grahame is a specialist in both domestic and international tax, working on numerous matters which have a tax element to them, he also has experience of a wide range of matters including business law, personal taxation and residence etc. Grahame is also Chairman of the Gibraltar Association of Tax Advisors. In April 2023 Grahame was appointed to the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s prestigious Technical Policy and Oversight Committee: International Taxes Committee. He continues to contribute to policy areas where possible. Some examples of his work include: Advising in respect of international transactions and the interaction of various tax jurisdictions; Advising a multi-billion pound property group in relation to the continuing maintenance of corporate structures and corporate governance in a tax setting; Advising various clients on the Gibraltar aspects of their businesses and the tax effects of their corporate structures; Advising in respect of major group restructures from a trust and tax law perspective; Providing assistance with relocation and business establishment for international financial institutions seeking to establish a presence in Gibraltar; Advising international groups on double taxation treaty interactions with domestic law; Conducting group wide corporate tax compliance reviews coordinating advice from a number of jurisdictions Grahame is a leading writer on the growing number of international tax information exchange regimes, has spoken at several events on DAC6 and regularly advises financial institutions and fiduciaries on their obligations under DAC6 and CRS. He also the co-presenter of the successful tax podcast International Tax Bites which discusses concepts and issues in international tax, you can listen here. Publications: Books: A Practitioners Guide to International Tax Information Exchange Regimes Harriet Brown & Grahame Jackson, Spiramus Press 2021 Journal Papers: G Jackson & H. Brown, The Role of Context in Interpreting International Tax Instruments: A Solution to the Erosion of Internal Cohesion of Domestic Tax Systems by International Law? The EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation Version 6 (DAC6) – A Case Study, 76 Bull. Intl. Taxn. 2 (2022), G Jackson & H. Brown, The Common Reporting Standard, the “Managed By” Entity and the Purpose Test, 62 Eur. Taxn. 2 (2022), G Jackson and H Brown, The Mechanisms for Defeating Tax Avoidance and Acts of Non-Compliance: The Obligation of the State and the International Community to Legitimate Reasonable Taxpayer Choices, European Taxation 2022 (Volume 62) No 6 G Jackson The Utility of Tax Residence Tests beyond Taxing Rights and the Concept of “Tests of Belonging” Given the Growing Number of Multilateral Provisions in the Context of Territorial Tax Regimes Bulletin for International Taxation 2022 (Volume 76) No 6 G Jackson Let’s Talk about Trust: The Treatment of Foundations as Trusts under the Common Reporting Standard – A Call for a New Approach, Bulletin for International Taxation 2022 (Volume 76) No 9 H Brown and G Jackson Interpretation of Multi-lateral Treaties: The Purposive Approach and Multiple Parties Through the Lens of the UK Courts Interpretation of Multi-lateral Treaties: The Purposive Approach and Multiple Parties Through the Lens of the UK Courts Intertax Volume 50 Issue 11 · Oct 5, 2022 G Jackson Banks, Automatic Cross-Border Exchange of Taxpayer Information and English Common Law Fiduciary Duties Owed to Customers, Bulletin for International Taxation2023 (Volume 77), No. 1
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Ian Farrell
Ian joined Hassans in 2007 and is a Partner in the firm’s Property Department. After graduating with an LLB honours degree from The University of Kent at Canterbury, following a year reading European Law at The University of Copenhagen, Ian completed the Legal Practice Course in 2006 at the College of Law, Guildford. Ian specialises in property law and has particular expertise in landlord and tenant issues having experience in forfeiture proceedings, rent reviews, arbitrations and commercial leasehold renewals. Ian also represents developers and major landlords, dealing with a variety of commercial transactions and related financing. Ian was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in February 2009 and subsequently to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar in September 2009.
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Ian Felice
Ian joined the firm in 1999 and is a Partner of Hassans’ Corporate and Commercial Team. He is experienced in transactional work involving the use of Gibraltar-based structures, principally for commercial property investments, and also regularly advises on corporate restructuring, acquisition, sales, joint ventures and financing (institutional and private equity). Ian also has particular expertise in advising professional corporate service providers on directors’ duties and responsibilities, including in the context of shareholders’ disputes, and is regularly appointed to act as an expert in litigation matters involving Gibraltar company law.
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Isaac Levy
Isaac is a corporate law and tax specialist with a focus on both corporate and private client transactional and structuring work. Isaac’s work with global finance institutions and international real estate groups alike, stems from his highly regarded expertise in tax and his recognised leadership/project management in international corporate transactional and tax work. Recognised by Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in its Global and Europe editions, Isaac is noted for his “ability to see the transaction from both a financier perspective and a developer perspective”; “He is a fast thinker, has a sharp mind and is quick to spot the challenges and come up with solutions”- Chambers Global In the tax context, Isaac has acted for and advised, amongst others, Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar (‘HMGoG’), in respect of amendments to, and transposition of, tax legislation. He advised HMGoG in respect of its programme of work on the international exchange of tax information and double tax treaties. He recently headed the team at Hassans responsible for drafting three key items of legislation implementing the new ‘DAC6 mandatory disclosure regime’, Exit Tax and Hybrid mismatch rules. Read more… As a key trusted adviser of a number of high net worth/real estate owning groups, he has an extensive corporate and private client practice, regularly leading negotiations on high value real estate and corporate transactions. From 2005-2009, Isaac headed a Research Institute in Talmudic Law in Jerusalem and was also ordained as a rabbi by a prominent Rabbinical Court in Israel. Isaac is an active member of the local community in Gibraltar and lectures on Gibraltar tax law at the University of Gibraltar since its establishment in 2015. He is also presently serving on the Managing Board of the Jewish Community Gibraltar.
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Isabella Lombard
Isabella is a legal professional specialising in financial services, emerging technologies, and digital innovation, with a focus on the rapidly evolving Web3 and blockchain sectors. Since joining Hassans, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks and high-growth business environments. She has notably assisted in the formation of both Private and Experienced Investor Funds, as well as in the preparation and submission of applications for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), VASP registrations, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) licenses. She works closely with startups and industry innovators, providing strategic, commercially focused guidance that translates intricate legal requirements into practical, growth-oriented solutions. Known for her ability to craft innovative solutions and deliver tailored advice, she ensures that each client’s unique objectives are met while maintaining regulatory compliance. Her foresight in anticipating regulatory developments and adapting strategies accordingly gives clients a decisive advantage in competitive markets. Committed to professional excellence, Isabella continuously expands her expertise to remain at the forefront of legal and technological change. This commitment, paired with a proven track record and consistent results, has positioned her as a standout and highly promising rising lawyer, recognised as a trusted advisor in Gibraltar’s financial services sector. The following are examples of Isabella’s work: Miracle World Ventures (Globix liquidation) liquidation of a BVI crypto trader and potential claims against directors. The subject of a recent article in the Financial Times: Gibraltar court freezes crypto assets in hunt for missing $43mn | Financial Times (ft.com). Hyde, Wild and Simpson as Liquidators of Miracle World Ventures Limited (BVI) applications for recognition under UNCITRAL, leave to serve out of the jurisdiction on director and Persons Unknown (Binance) (ongoing). GR123 Insurance Company Limited application for an administration order and subsequent representation of the Joint Administrators in all aspects of the administration including the investigation of potential claims against the directors, auditors, actuaries and claims handlers (ongoing). Braganza v Domaine Fund (2020- ongoing) – Claims arising out of the collapse of a major domain name acquisition and development company. Includes complex questions of trust law including the meaning and effect of a Trust Letter on shares purchased by investors.
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Ivan Gomez
Ivan is a Partner in Hassans’ Corporate and Commercial Department. He works closely with Isaac Levy and is regularly involved on a variety of commercial transactions including: real estate development finance and construction transactions, acting for both the borrower and the lender; advising on the establishment of Gibraltar-based corporate and trust structures; advising on the active management and control of Gibraltar companies; advising private and corporate clients on joint ventures; advising on Gibraltar law matters generally on corporate and commercial transactions. Ivan is also regularly involved in private client matters to complement his corporate and commercial practice.
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James Castle
Senior Associate
ISOLAS LLP
James Lasry
James is a Partner, Head of the Funds Team and Deputy Head of the firm’s Financial Services team. He deals with funds and with regulation of financial services law and blockchain businesses. James is a highly regarded practitioner who has been instrumental in setting up the majority of Gibraltar’s funds, including the first experienced investor fund, the first protected cell company fund. Most recently he has been involved in launching Gibraltar‘s first protected cell limited partnership fund. James, who is qualified as a certified investment fund director, serves on the board of several investment funds and financial services firms. He has received regulatory approval to serve on the board of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. James is Chairman of the Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association and he serves on the Gibraltar Finance Centre Council. James advised the Government of Gibraltar on its funds legislation and was involved in the drafting of the much of Gibraltar’s funds legislation. A member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, James advised on a substantial trust in a case involving litigation in Paris, New York and Buenos Aires that was featured in the ‘New Yorker’ magazine, the ‘New York Law Journal’ and on CBS News. He is fluent in English, French, Spanish and Hebrew and he read literature, music and law at Johns Hopkins and Bar-Ilan Universities. James is a member of the Israel Bar Association, the Law Society of England & Wales and the Gibraltar Bar. He has been appointed Patron of the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society after having chaired the society for 14 years.
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James Levy
James Levy is the Senior Partner of Hassans, specialising in corporate and international tax law. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in October 2002 and, in 2013, was awarded a CBE for his services to the community of Gibraltar and for his work in helping to grow and develop its economy. James advises large public companies on mergers and acquisitions and property companies on acquisitions throughout Europe. He is often called upon by high-net-worth individuals from around the world to provide advice on complicated commercial and family dispute resolution. His in-depth legal knowledge is eclipsed only by his common sense approach to problem solving. He assisted the Government of Gibraltar on its development of the jurisdiction as a finance centre. This has included advice on anti-money laundering, banking, insurance, financial services and trust legislation. James pioneered the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gibraltar and is a qualified Mediator. He advised the Government of Gibraltar in the 1980s/1990s in respect of the transposition of a backlog of EU Directives. He also advised the Government of Gibraltar in the landmark Spanish Pension Case. He advised TGWU (now Unite) in their successful challenge of the Ministry of Defence’s decision of the Naval Base under the Crown Proceedings Act. He was a contributing author to Tolley’s ‘Tax Planning International’, joint editor of Tolley’s ‘Taxation in Gibraltar’ and a frequent lecturer on various aspects of financial services legislation. James Levy is consistently ranked as a Leading Individual by the Legal 500. For over 12 years James has been awarded Star Practitioner status by Chambers and Partners. This accolade, which he first received in 2007, is granted only to the very best lawyers in each jurisdiction. Chambers and Partners also conferred the highly prestigious “Life Time Achievement Award” upon James in May 2008. The 2018 edition of Chambers and Partners, meanwhile, describes James as “a first-class lawyer” and “the most experienced and well-connected lawyer in Gibraltar.” An Honours graduate from Manchester University, James attended the Council of Legal Education in London and qualified in 1972, becoming a partner of Hassans soon after in 1974.
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James Montado
Partner
ISOLAS LLP
Javier Chincotta
Javier is the Managing Partner and co-team leader of both the Private Client and Corporate and Commercial teams. He advises his diverse corporate and private client base on all aspects of their business and personal affairs, including their corporate structures and tax planning. He has regularly advised large multinationals on corporate transactions and co-led the team involved in the IPO of the first Gibraltar company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange, FTSE 100. Since 1992, Javier and his team have built up a considerable practice of international clients attracted to Gibraltar's favourable tax regime and he is regarded as a leading specialist in relocating high net worth individuals to Gibraltar as part of their tax and estate planning. Such planning for individuals typically requires the creation of Gibraltar companies to hold property and other assets, as well as setting up family trusts.
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Jeremy Requena
Jeremy is a Senior Associate in the Financial Services Department. He specialises in FinTech, Investment Funds and Construction. He regularly advises on the structuring and drafting of legal documents for virtual asset service providers (VASPs), the regulatory treatment of utility tokens, NFTs and the tokenisation of assets and licensing requirements of activities in the space, including DLT Licences, VASP registrations, e-money and electronic payment services licences. Jeremy has worked on the creation of bespoke development and support vehicles for DAOs and advised on the legal status of DAOs, Web3 and metaverse projects, having advised on the establishment of Gibraltar’s first Crypto Foundations. He has worked on the structuring and launch of a range of both private and experienced investor funds including crypto funds, private equity funds, and property funds, often also providing ongoing legal and regulatory advice. His background in construction has allowed him to advise clients on disputes, Development and Planning Commission applications, contracts, and financing arrangements. Jeremy is trained in construction contracts and processes and continually advises clients on their ongoing projects and administers project contracts.
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Jerome Compson
Jerome is an Associate in Hassans’ Financial Services Department and forms part of the firm’s FinTech and Funds Team. He specialises in corporate and regulatory matters and advises clients in the cryptocurrency, blockchain, e-money, payments and wider financial services sectors. His practice includes advising banking institutions and banking groups on regulatory compliance, prudential requirements and corporate governance matters, as well as supporting on transactional mandates involving group restructurings, acquisitions and licensing considerations. Jerome advises regulated financial services firms and technology-led businesses on authorisation, governance, compliance and ongoing regulatory obligations, drawing on a practical understanding of Gibraltar’s financial regulatory environment. He also supports startups and growth-stage companies with corporate structuring, selection of appropriate vehicles and operational setup within regulated markets. In addition, Jerome has valuable experience in advising both private and experienced investor funds, underscoring his versatility and comprehensive understanding of the financial services landscape. His work also regularly extends to data protection, pensions, telecommunications, intellectual property and AML/CFT compliance. He has provided regulatory and strategic advice to multinational corporations and globally recognised entities, assisting them with navigating compliance frameworks, product approvals and cross-border considerations. His well-rounded knowledge and proactive, solutions-focused approach make him a go-to resource for clients seeking comprehensive legal support in banking, financial services and emerging technology.
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Jonathan Garcia
Partner
ISOLAS LLP
Justine Picardo
Justine is a Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Department. She joined the firm in September 2007 and focuses on transactional work using Gibraltar based structures. In 2004, Justine was part of the organising committee that arranged a three day Human Rights Symposium in Gibraltar attracting leading Human Rights activists from around the world and delivered the closing speech based on the rights of children. Justine has just recently assisted Ian Felice in updating the Companies Act section on the 5th Edition of “Gibraltar: International Finance Centre”. Justine completed her Bar Vocational Course in 2007 at the Inns of Court School of Law and, as a member of the Honourable Society of Middle Temple, was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2007 and Gibraltar in 2008.
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Karl Ghio
Karl joined Hassans in 2012 and was made Partner on 1st July 2021. He specialises mainly in large real estate development finance transactions. Karl is also regularly instructed to advise on the following: Construction law matters; The establishment of Gibraltar-based corporate and trust structures; The active management and control of Gibraltar companies, and Shareholder agreements. Some notable examples of recent work that Karl has undertaken includes: Acted for Jyske Bank (Gibraltar) Limited in connection with its entry into a loan facility agreement with the developer of the Eurocity Development in Gibraltar; Acted for a limited partnership in connection with its participation in a multi-jurisdictional joint venture relating to an investment in Danish real estate worth approximately DKK 254.25m (approximately £30m); Acted for the developer of the Hub development in Gibraltar in respect of its entry into a loan facility agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland International; Acted for the lender in respect of its entry into a loan facility agreement with the developer of a mixed-use development in Gibraltar consisting of 116 apartments, commercial units and amenities; Acted for Sunborn (Gibraltar) Limited in respect of the Gibraltar law aspects relating to the issuance of up to Euro 60,000,000 of Senior Secured Floating Rate Bonds which were listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, and Acted for the developer of the Midtown Development in Gibraltar in respect of its entry into a loan facility agreement with the Royal Bank of Scotland International.
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Katrina Isola
Senior Associate
ISOLAS LLP
Kenneth Bonavia
Based in Hassans’ Gibraltar office, Kenneth advises on: Cross border corporate and commercial transactions, mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring & reorganisations, joint ventures and shareholder structures, taxation and international tax planning, private client work. Kenneth is an experienced practitioner having worked on a number of high-profile transactions throughout his professional career. His experience of working in the City of London and then in Madrid for many years and his knowledge and understanding of the Spanish legal system and its nuances, has equipped him with a unique set of skills and expertise in dealing with complex Spanish transactions. Whilst retaining a broad corporate practice, more recently Kenneth advises clients on matters involving Spanish taxation, invariably with a cross-border element. He is a solutions’ driven lawyer and is sought after by clients for his commercial outlook and judgement. Career: Kings College, University of London. Harvard Business School. Qualified English Solicitor and member of the Law Society of England and Wales. Qualified Spanish Abogado. Practiced in the City of London prior to being seconded to Madrid. Experience: Kenneth established Stephenson Harwood in Madrid in 1991, of which he was the Managing Partner until 2002. He joined DLA Piper in Madrid in 2002 until 2008 (Managing Partner 2002 to 2006). Kenneth joined Hassans as head of its Spanish office in October 2008.
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Letizia Greco
Lawyer
ISOLAS LLP
Lewis Baglietto
Lewis Baglietto is the Senior Litigation Partner and Head of Litigation at Hassans. He joined the firm in 1986 and became a Partner in 1993. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014. From an early stage is his career, Lewis has concentrated his practice on international commercial and maritime litigation. He is a highly versatile lawyer, with a solid practice in many other areas of private and public law. In addition to his many appearances in reported Gibraltar cases, he has appeared as the lead advocate in cases involving EU law issues before the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Lewis also has considerable experience in providing expert evidence on Gibraltar law issues before foreign courts and major international arbitral tribunals. Apart from the many cases where he has acted for the Government of Gibraltar, Lewis is often instructed by foreign governments and major international organisations to provide his opinion and act in Gibraltar – related matters. Lewis has held a number of public appointments and has, since 2012, been the Chief Charity Commissioner of Gibraltar.
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Lewis Baglietto KC
Lewis Baglietto is the Senior Litigation Partner and Head of Litigation at Hassans. He joined the firm in 1986 and became a Partner in 1993. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014. From an early stage is his career, Lewis has concentrated his practice on international commercial and maritime litigation. He is a highly versatile lawyer, with a solid practice in many other areas of private and public law. In addition to his many appearances in reported Gibraltar cases, he has appeared as the lead advocate in cases involving EU law issues before the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Lewis also has considerable experience in providing expert evidence on Gibraltar law issues before foreign courts and major international arbitral tribunals. Apart from the many cases where he has acted for the Government of Gibraltar, Lewis is often instructed by foreign governments and major international organisations to provide his opinion and act in Gibraltar – related matters. Lewis has held a number of public appointments and has, since 2012, been the Chief Charity Commissioner of Gibraltar.
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Louise Anne Turnock
Associate
ISOLAS LLP