Known for its 'breadth of experience and specialities', Hassans acts for both claimants and defendants in commercial litigation. It also displays strengths representing liquidators and receivers in high-value and complex liquidations, and in professional negligence claims, acting for insurance companies and underwriters, where Daniel Feetham KC takes the lead. Lewis Baglietto KC maintains his reputation among the market's leading counsel in international commercial disputes, maritime law and administrative law. Gillian Guzman KC specialises in employment, equality, clinical negligence and childcare cases. Darren Martinez and Moshe Levy are noted for cryptocurrency, commercial and trusts disputes.
Dispute resolution in Gibraltar
Hassans
Responsables de la pratique:
Lewis Baglietto
Autres avocats clés:
Gillian Guzman; Daniel Feetham; Darren Martinez; Moshe Levy
Les références
‘Breadth of experience and specialities. ’
‘Daniel Feetham KC – Adopts a commercial approach. His advice is pragmatic and sensible, his advocacy style is measured and his ability to argue a case with such determination and eloquence makes him one of the best barristers in Gibraltar.’
‘Darren Martinez – focused, organised and practical. Always on hand, flexible with his time and his approach inspires client confidence. ’
Principaux clients
Republic of Kazakhstan
The Swedish Club
Caterpillar Finance Services UK Ltd
The Minister for Justice
Newline Underwriting
Gefion Insurance
Motor Insurance Bureau
Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
Gibtelecom Ltd
Entain Plc
WHG International
Principaux dossiers
- Acted in a case in which the Supreme Court of Gibraltar confirmed that judgments of the English and Welsh High Court continue to be enforceable as of right in Gibraltar under Council Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012, which Gibraltar has retained post-Brexit.
- Succeeded before the Court of Justice of the European Union in the high-profile case of Fossil (Gibraltar) Limited v The Commissioner of Income Tax Case C-705/20.
- Acting for Miracle World Ventures, Joint Liquidators of a BVI company, in the first case in Gibraltar where the court granted an injunction in respect of crypto assets.
ISOLAS LLP
‘A beacon of excellence and innovation’, ISOLAS LLP works extensively for His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar and other government bodies. The practice is highly respected for its work in employment and insolvency disputes and representing international cryptocurrency clients in contentious matters. Samantha Grimes acts for government authorities in litigation, disciplinary matters and employee relations issues and in Employment Tribunal claims. Mark Isola KC is another employment law expert in the department. Neil F Costa ‘stands out amongst his peers’ in commercial, constitutional and administrative cases and employment law, particularly in matters relating to non-discrimination, protected disclosures and equal opportunities. James Montado‘s practice focuses on civil litigation, contentious trusts and fraud, while Danielle Victor is the lead for clinical negligence cases.
Responsables de la pratique:
Samantha Grimes; Mark Isola KC; James Montado; The Hon Neil Costa
Autres avocats clés:
Danielle Victor
Les références
‘The team is dynamic and efficient which is crucial when requiring advice on dispute management and resolution. The deep knowledge of local legislation and quick turn around is impressive.’
‘Neil Costa has certainly proved invaluable. He is so thorough in his advice and is able to explain his advice verbally in such a way that is easy to understand. He is always able to respond to correspondence immediately, whether with a holding reply for a formal response later in the day or a full on response within the hour.’
‘The personal service at the point of need makes the practice unique; deadlines are always met and the advice and guidance is apposite devoid of “law speak” and to the point. You get a sense of organisational culture firmly grounded on teamwork. ’
Principaux clients
Prometheus Insurance Company Limited
Kingstar UK Ltd
Mansion (Gibraltar) Ltd
Samir Investments Limited
Royal Gibraltar Police
His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar Chief Secretary of Gibraltar and the Human Resources Manager
His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar Director of Social Security
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Prometheus Insurance Company in various insolvency claims.
- Instructed by Mansion (Gibraltar) to advise and act for it in proceedings commenced against its former director and CEO in late 2022.
- Providing legal services to the Department of Social Security, including advising in respect of reforms to existing benefits and in respect of the legal merits of various claims.
Triay Lawyers Ltd
Fielding a team of 'tactical thinkers with excellent technical skills', Triay Lawyers Ltd is highly recommended for commercial litigation. The department is led by Charles Simpson and covers a broad scope. Insolvency, banking, and landlord and tenant work is a specialism of Freddie Vasquez KC, who is supported by senior associates Dhiraj Nagrani and Sebastian Triay. For negligence claims, Simon Triay acts on behalf of insurers in relation to the defence of high-value claims, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, employer’s liability cases and clinical negligence. Raymond A Triay is the lead for admiralty matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Charles Simpson; Freddie Vazquez KC; Simon Triay; Raymond A Triay
Autres avocats clés:
Dhiraj Nagrani; Sebastian Triay
Les références
‘Tactical thinkers with excellent technical skills.’
‘Freddie Vasquez KC: A tactical thinker with excellent technical skills and a huge standing in the jurisdiction.’
‘Dhiraj Nagrani is a talented junior with excellent case management and client skills.’
Principaux clients
Grant Thornton Gibraltar (Freddie White)
Grant Thornton UK
PWC
IBEX Insurance
The Hideaways Club Limited
Barclays Bank
CHUBB
Argus Insurance
Masbro Insurance Services
Terra Raf Trans Traiding Limited
International Franchises Limited
QBE Insurance Group Ltd (t/a British Marine)
Administrators of Elite Insurance
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for Freddie White in his capacity as liquidator of Enterprise insurance Company (EIC).
- Acting as lead solicitor to the inquiry commissioned to investigate the reasons and circumstances leading to Mr Ian McGrail ceasing to be commissioner of police in June 2020 by taking early retirement.
- Acts on behalf of Terra Raf in relation to substantial commercial disputes.
Signature Litigation LLP
Signature Litigation LLP has ‘an expert blend of international litigation and Gibraltar Court experience’. It excels in large-scale commercial litigation, advising on cases with novel legal issues or first-of-their-kind matters, demonstrated through its representation of Gibfibre in the market-first litigation under new competition legislation against Gibtelecom and Rockolo. Elliott Phillips ‘is able to handle a wide range of commercial and private client disputes’, namely civil fraud, asset tracing, insolvency and shareholder disputes. Qualified in four jurisdictions, Lucy Keane is the lead international arbitration expert and is experienced in international trade, construction and insolvency matters. Paul Grant is active in construction, insurance, landlord and tenant, and clinical negligence disputes. ‘Future star’ Colin Grech stands out for his knowledge of maritime and admiralty law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elliott Phillips
Autres avocats clés:
Lucy Keane; Paul Grant; Colin Grech
Les références
‘The Signature team is strong and has always provided us with strategic and well considered litigation advice.’
‘I work primarily with Elliott Phillips who instinctively understands what his client’s needs are and is careful to test and probe advice to ensure that it is properly focussed on his clients’ objectives. He is supported by a hard working and efficient team of junior lawyers. ’
‘Elliott Phillips and Paul Grant are always very responsive, efficient and pragmatic. They clearly know the Gibraltar legal system inside out.’
Principaux clients
The Liquidator of the Inspirato Fund No 2 PCC Limited
Entain Holdings (Gibraltar) Limited
Trafalgar Multi Asset Holding Company Limited (In Liquidation)
John Sherwood
Discovery Global LLC
J.D. Sellier & Co. Attorneys-at-Law
Dunn Cox, Attorneys-at-Law
Gibfibre Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Representing the Liquidator of the Inspirato Fund No 2 PCC in an application to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar for the appointment of Joint Administrators to Castle Trust and Management Services.
- Representing Discovery Global in ICSID investor-state arbitration against the Republic of Slovakia.
- Represented Trafalgar Multi Asset Holding (In Liquidation) in a Gibraltar action.