About

Provided by Hassans

Hassans has been providing legal advice locally and cross borders since 1939 and is the largest law firm in Gibraltar. We are a full service firm with specialisms in corporate, M&A, commercial, financial services, insurance, litigation, funds, gaming, property, private client, tax and shipping law.

Hassans aims to deliver a service consistent with old world values of customer care whilst constantly evolving to embrace new world technology to meet the urgency that today’s world demands. We do this by combining professionalism with pragmatism so our clients get what they need, when they need it. We build and value, long term relationships with our clients.

The partners at Hassans are trusted advisers to clients both locally and overseas who seek legal guidance in a fast-moving, multi-jurisdictional world. Though rooted in Gibraltar, the firm has an international clientele in key jurisdictions around the world, with many assignments involving cross-border advice.

Three quarters of the firm’s work is related to international clients with many clients using Gibraltar companies and trusts to structure their fiscal, fiduciary or investment requirements. The firm enjoys strong links with major multinationals, financial institutions, banks, legal and accountancy firms worldwide.

The firm’s international clients come from the US, the UK, Israel and Europe (in particular Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain and Portugal).

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Gibraltar
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Hassans occupies a prominent position in the Gibraltarian legal landscape and boasts a team that includes high-profile individuals who are considered market leaders in various sectors, including insurance, gaming and fintech. The law firm assists with regulatory and corporate matters for trusts, funds and asset managers, and it has experience handling significant M&A transactions. The team negotiates real estate sales, lease agreements and development contracts for residential projects. The law firm's disputes team has a similarly broad remit, which ranges from the management of employment disputes through to high-profile defamation cases and insolvency proceedings. In addition to its varied work on behalf of private sector clients, Hassans is often selected by Gibraltar public bodies to handle policy drafting mandates.

Work Highlights

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  • Hassans advised HM Government of Gibraltar on the acquisition of Gibdock by the Balaena Group, including provisions of the new lease over the dockyard.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Castiel
S
Michael Castiel
S
Senior Statespeople

Michael Castiel is a consultant at Hassans and plays a supporting role on various corporate and tax structuring mandates.

"He is a very experienced tax lawyer."

Peter C Montegriffo KC
S
Peter C Montegriffo KC
S
Senior Statespeople

Peter Montegriffo KC acts as a consultant at Hassans and continues to support clients in the corporate and commercial law aspects of establishing businesses in Gibraltar.

"Peter Montegriffo is a seasoned lawyer and the safest pair of hands on the Rock for all matters corporate, commercial, tax and trusts."

James Levy KC
James Levy KC
Star Individuals

James Levy KC has long been considered a star individual in the Gibraltar legal market. He has considerable experience in corporate and commercial law, with particular expertise in funds, trusts and tax matters, as well as real estate transactions.

"James Levy is Gibraltar's longstanding premier lawyer. He is a genuine problem-solver rather than a problem-finder."

"James is a superb lawyer with great commercial understanding. He has rare wisdom and huge breadth and experience."

"He always finds the time and deals with the issues effectively."

"He is a very prominent lawyer."

Daniel Feetham KC
1
Daniel Feetham KC
1
Band 1

Daniel Feetham KC rises in the rankings due to excellent market recognition. He has an outstanding reputation in the disputes space, frequently representing clients in insolvency and tax matters.

"Daniel Feetham is hard-working, persistent, a good speaker and very knowledgeable in insolvency matters."

Lewis Baglietto KC
1
Lewis Baglietto KC
1
Band 1

Lewis Baglietto KC is highly regarded for his expertise in international disputes, with a focus on commercial litigation. He possesses further prowess in the shipping sector, representing public and private clients in regulatory and sanctions matters.

"Lewis is knowledgeable in his sphere. He is a go-to lawyer on the Rock of Gibraltar. He is approachable and responsive."

"Lewis Baglietto is very strong."

Vikram Nagrani
1
Vikram Nagrani
1
Band 1

Vikram Nagrani is highly regarded in the Gibraltar legal market and is particularly active in transactions and investments, often acting for trusts and funds. He is also knowledgeable in finance and DCM mandates.

Ian Felice
2
Ian Felice
2
Band 2

Ian Felice demonstrates expertise in complex transactions, regularly focusing on clients in the finance and real estate development space.

"Ian Felice is very commercial and a pleasure to work with."

"The thing that stands out about Ian is his responsiveness; there is never a time of the day where he does not reply. He gets what needs to be done and turns it around in a timely manner."

Isaac Levy
2
Isaac Levy
2
Band 2

Isaac Levy is particularly active in the corporate and commercial law arena, advising on business combinations as well as real estate transactions, including the finance aspects.

"He is a very capable individual who gets the deal done even on uncharted ground."

"Isaac Levy really knows his stuff well and gives very good advice."

"He is a superb lawyer with great commercial understanding."

James Lasry
2
James Lasry
2
Band 2

James Lasry heads the law firm's financial services practice and regularly acts on funds mandates. In addition to his advice on regulatory questions, he stands out for his policy drafting work on behalf of the Gibraltar government.

"James Lasry is Gibraltar's leading financial services lawyer with unparalleled expertise in investment funds and managers."

Nicholas Howard
2
Nicholas Howard
2
Band 2

Rising in the rankings, Nicholas Howard heads Hassans' property department. He is highly regarded for his experience handling real estate development projects and transactions across a wide range of property types.

"He is very capable, with very good technical knowledge on property matters."

"Nicholas Howard is practical, approachable, friendly and smart."

Anthony Provasoli
3
Anthony Provasoli
3
Band 3

Anthony Provasoli is a key figure in the law firm's fintech team, often advising clients from that sector on M&A transactions.

Moshe Levy
3
Moshe Levy
3
Band 3

Moshe Levy advances in the rankings following increased activity in complex disputes. He is active in a range of commercial and regulatory contentious matters, and is praised for his mediation and arbitration prowess.

"Moshe Levy is a great litigation lawyer and very much a straight-thinker with a sharp mind."

Tim Garcia
3
Tim Garcia
3
Band 3

Tim Garcia is known for his expertise in corporate and M&A mandates, including restructurings. He also has experience in finance arrangements.

Valerie Holliday
3
Valerie Holliday
3
Band 3

Valerie Holliday is a consultant at Hassans. She attracts recognition for her experience in the financial services sector, demonstrating notable regulatory expertise.

"She is extremely responsive and has the ability to focus on the main issue of concern. She is very communicative."

"Valerie Holliday is highly regarded in the market and has a solid reputation."

Darren Martinez
U
Darren Martinez
U
Up and Coming

Darren Martinez's disputes practice covers a variety of contentious matters, including insolvency, employment and defamation mandates.

Ranked Lawyers at
Hassans

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Gibraltar

General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

Michael Castiel
S
Michael Castiel
S
Senior Statespeople
Peter C Montegriffo KC
S
Peter C Montegriffo KC
S
Senior Statespeople
James Levy KC
James Levy KC
Star Individuals
Vikram Nagrani
1
Vikram Nagrani
1
Band 1
Ian Felice
2
Ian Felice
2
Band 2
Isaac Levy
2
Isaac Levy
2
Band 2
James Lasry
2
James Lasry
2
Band 2
Nicholas Howard
2
Nicholas Howard
2
Band 2
Anthony Provasoli
3
Anthony Provasoli
3
Band 3
Tim Garcia
3
Tim Garcia
3
Band 3
Valerie Holliday
3
Valerie Holliday
3
Band 3
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Daniel Feetham KC
1
Daniel Feetham KC
1
Band 1
Lewis Baglietto KC
1
Lewis Baglietto KC
1
Band 1
Moshe Levy
3
Moshe Levy
3
Band 3
Darren Martinez
U
Darren Martinez
U
Up and Coming
General Business Law: Shipping

Lewis Baglietto KC
Lewis Baglietto KC
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Members

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Aaron Payas

Abigail Cornelio

Anthony Provasoli

Daniel Feetham

Eli Beniso

Francis Carreras

Francis Warne

Grahame Jackson

Ian Farrell

Javier Chincotta

Joseph Abudarham

Justine Picardo

Kenneth Bonavia

Maxi Torres

Michael Nahon

Moses Anahory

Moses Benady

Nigel Acris

Raquel Moss

Richard Buttigieg

Tim Garcia

Tony Provasoli

Yvonne Chu

Clients

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888 Holdings Plc

Amaya

Apax Partners

Continent 8

Gamesys

GibTelecom

Gibraltar Betting & Gaming Association (GBGA)

Gibraltar Football Association

Government of Gibraltar

Lloyds Bank Plc

Mansion

NYX Interactive

Playtech

Royal Bank of Scotland International

Scientific Games

Subsea 7

Turicum Private Bank

William Hill Online

bet365

Industries

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Banking and Finance

Gaming

Government

Insurance

Pharmaceuticals & Life Science

Private Client

Real Estate

Sport

Technology

Telecoms

Utilities