General Business Law

What the team is known for

Full-service firm occupying a prominent position in the Gibraltarian legal landscape, assisting with the full complement of banking, finance and corporate mandates. Particularly active on M&A and insurance issues, as well as mandates in the gaming sector. Also has strength in dispute resolution. Offers further expertise in capital markets and financial services mandates. Represents clients in reorganisation and redomiciliation mandates. Also has experience of tax law, advising on tax treaties and state aid matters.

Notable practitioners

Gemma Vasquez acts for clients on real estate and corporate law matters.

Gillian Guzman QC represents clients in a range of civil and criminal disputes.

Ian Felice assists clients from the financial sector with acquisitions.

Isaac Levy advises clients on double tax treaties and acts for banks on development project financing mandates.

James Lasry leads the firm's investment funds practice and advises on financial law matters.

According to sources, the "very respected" James Levy QC is "recognised worldwide as a star." He has particular experience advising clients on acquisitions, as well as tax law mandates.

Lewis Baglietto QC has notable experience representing clients in commercial and public law litigation. He also assists with maritime law disputes.

Michael Castiel has particular experience in tax law, including aspects of state aid. Castiel also assists international clients with corporate restructuring matters and cross-border mergers.

Clients appreciate that Nigel Feetham QC is "able to provide detailed expert advice quickly." He has particular experience in financial regulatory matters and redomiciliations.

Recognised as a "leading figure in the gaming industry," Peter Montegriffo QC receives endorsement from a client who sees him as "a real expert in the sector" and goes on to describe him as "very responsive and happy to help." He assists with licence applications and corporate restructurings.

Tim Garcia has particular experience in tax legislation, also advising clients on state aid issues and company migrations.

Valerie Holliday has a particular focus on regulatory matters within the banking sector.

Vikram Nagrani enters the top band this year following impressive activity in both corporate and financing mandates. He has experience in reorganisations and dissolutions, as well as fintech matters and real estate financing. Clients enthuse that Nagrani is "accessible, quickly understands your issues and answers quickly."