Christian C Hernandez
Global Guide 2024
General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial + 1 more ranking
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+350 2000 1892Share profile
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Provided by Christian C Hernandez
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Christian is acknowledged as one of the leading lawyers in Gibraltar in the fields of corporate and real estate and shipping finance, banking and financial services. He regularly acts for and advises Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar.
He has been the leading partner in a large number of substantial international transactions ranging from mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and management buyouts, corporate and structured finance, regulatory issues and enforcement of security and has acted in some of the highest value, most complex and sensitive transactions involving Gibraltar Companies. Among others he represents major European and American high street and investment banks, institutional asset managers, alternative lenders, property developers, insurance companies and PLCs.
Following 10 years as a director of the Gibraltar of Commerce, Christian was appointed President in May 2013 a post which he undertook until 2022.
Career
2017: Partner, ISOLAS LLP
2007: Partner, ISOLAS
2001: Partner, Isola & Isola
1995: Called to the Bar of England and Wales and the Gibraltar Bar
Professional Memberships
Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
The Gibraltar Law Council
The Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Centre for International Legal Studies
Chambers Review
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Christian Hernandez possesses outstanding expertise in the shipping sector and leads the department at ISOLAS. He regularly acts on large ship arrests. In addition, he rises in the corporate and commercial rankings due to his strong transactional practice. He frequently assists with financing and refinancing mandates, including DCM deals.
Christian Hernandez possesses outstanding expertise in the shipping sector and leads the department at ISOLAS. He regularly acts on large ship arrests. In addition, he rises in the corporate and commercial rankings due to his strong transactional practice. He frequently assists with financing and refinancing mandates, including DCM deals.
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Provided by Chambers
"Christian is extremely well known in the market as the go-to shipping lawyer in Gibraltar. His advice is always first class and he is able to navigate commercial issues in a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to ensure the best solution for the client."
"Christian is extremely well known in the market as the go-to shipping lawyer in Gibraltar. His advice is always first class and he is able to navigate commercial issues in a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to ensure the best solution for the client."