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Hassans

General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Gibraltar

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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).

Clients (19)

  • William Hill Online
  • GibTelecom
  • bet365
  • Playtech
  • Government of Gibraltar
  • Lloyds Bank Plc
  • Royal Bank of Scotland International
  • Amaya
  • Gibraltar Football Association
  • Subsea 7
  • Apax Partners
  • 888 Holdings Plc
  • Mansion
  • Scientific Games
  • Gamesys
  • NYX Interactive
  • Gibraltar Betting & Gaming Association (GBGA)
  • Continent 8
  • Turicum Private Bank

Industries (11)

  • Private Client
  • Gaming
  • Telecoms
  • Banking and Finance
  • Government
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Utilities
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Science

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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Gibraltar

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 firm assists with regulatory and corporate matters for trusts, funds and asset managers, and it has experience handling significant M&A transactions. Hassans negotiates real estate sales, lease agreements and development contracts for residential projects. The 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hassans assisted the government of Gibraltar with the negotiating and drafting of a public procurement contract for a waste management facility.

Strengths

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  • Hassans offers deep local expertise, strategic advice, responsiveness and a collaborative approach.

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  • Hassans is the leading law firm in Gibraltar.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lewis Baglietto
    Lewis Baglietto

    Lewis Baglietto

    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.
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  • Michael Castiel
    Michael Castiel

    Michael Castiel

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

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  • Peter C Montegriffo
    Peter C Montegriffo

    Peter C Montegriffo

    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 has excellent experience and business acumen.

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  • James Levy
    James Levy

    James Levy

    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.

    • He is the best-in-class all-round lawyer in Gibraltar. He is the quintessential solution provider across practice areas.

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    • James Levy's balance of experience, wisdom and real ability to problem-solve is second to none. He truly is a once-in-a-generation lawyer.

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  • Aaron Payas
    Aaron Payas

    Aaron Payas

    Aaron Payas leads the firm's funds practice and advises on a host of regulatory topics in the sector. He is also knowledgeable in matters involving cryptocurrency and blockchain, advising on e-money and DLT licences, establishing experienced investor funds and registering VASPs.

    • Aaron Payas is very commercially aware. He has a helpful, intellectual curiosity and is happy to undertake groundbreaking work.

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    • Aaron is extremely driven, very hard-working and creative.

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  • Daniel Feetham
    Daniel Feetham

    Daniel Feetham

    Daniel Feetham KC has an outstanding reputation in the disputes space, frequently representing clients in insolvency and tax matters.

    • Daniel Feetham is a real heavyweight on complex matters.

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    • Daniel is the first name when it comes to providing commercial litigation support in Gibraltar.

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  • Ian Felice
    Ian Felice

    Ian Felice

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

    • Ian Felice is very experienced, insightful and dedicated.

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    • Ian grasps all complex issues immediately and gives clear advice.

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  • James Lasry
    James Lasry

    James Lasry

    James Lasry heads the firm's financial services practice. He has market-leading experience assisting with the establishment of protected cell companies. He is also knowledgeable in tokenisation platforms and VASP licences.

    • James Lasry is technically superb, particularly commercial and always pragmatic and collaborative.

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    • James is the leading private practice funds lawyer in Gibraltar. He has excellent knowledge of the space.

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  • Isaac Levy
    Isaac Levy

    Isaac Levy

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

    • Isaac Levy is an extremely hard-working, smart and fantastic lawyer.

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  • Moshe Levy
    Moshe Levy

    Moshe Levy

    Moshe Levy is active in a range of commercial and regulatory contentious matters, and is praised for his mediation and arbitration prowess.

    • Moshe Levy is exceptional at what he does. He is smart, friendly and really delivers.

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    • Moshe has extraordinarily good instincts, both human and legal.

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  • Nicholas Howard
    Nicholas Howard

    Nicholas Howard

    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.

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  • Vikram Nagrani
    Vikram Nagrani

    Vikram Nagrani

    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.
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  • Andrew Montegriffo
    Andrew Montegriffo

    Andrew Montegriffo

    Andrew Montegriffo is a corporate lawyer with extensive experience in cross-border matters. He regularly assists clients from the gaming sector with commercial mandates, such as restructurings and note issuances.

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  • Anthony Provasoli
    Anthony Provasoli

    Anthony Provasoli

    Anthony Provasoli is deputy head of the firm's financial services group. He is highly regarded for his expertise in acting for cryptocurrency companies.

    • He is the champion of his domain.

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  • Darren Martinez
    Darren Martinez

    Darren Martinez

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

    • Darren has a staunch client focus. He is nuanced and a hard worker who intently focuses on achieving the best outcome for the client.

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    • Darren is attentive and approachable.

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  • Gilbert Licudi KC
    Gilbert Licudi KC

    Gilbert Licudi KC

    Gilbert Licudi KC leads the trusts department at the firm and handles a broad array of contentious mandates, including shipping and employment disputes.

    • He provides excellent responses to challenging circumstances.

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  • Tim Garcia
    Tim Garcia

    Tim Garcia

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

    Valerie Holliday

    Valerie Holliday is a consultant at Hassans who attracts recognition for her experience in the financial services sector. She has notable regulatory expertise in topics related to licences and e-money.

    • Valerie is a very experienced practitioner.

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Ranked Individuals at Hassans (19)

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    Michael Castiel

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Peter C Montegriffo KC

    Peter C Montegriffo KC

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of James Levy KC

    James Levy KC

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Ian Felice

    Ian Felice

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Isaac Levy

    Isaac Levy

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Nicholas Howard

    Nicholas Howard

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Vikram Nagrani

    Vikram Nagrani

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Andrew Montegriffo

    Andrew Montegriffo

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Tim Garcia

    Tim Garcia

    General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial

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  • Profile image of Lewis Baglietto KC

    Lewis Baglietto KC

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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  • Profile image of Daniel Feetham KC

    Daniel Feetham KC

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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  • Profile image of Darren Martinez

    Darren Martinez

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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  • Profile image of Gilbert Licudi KC

    Gilbert Licudi KC

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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  • Profile image of Anthony Provasoli

    Anthony Provasoli

    General Business Law: Financial Services

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  • Profile image of Valerie Holliday

    Valerie Holliday

    General Business Law: Financial Services

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