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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).

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Hassans advised HM Government of Gibraltar on the refinancing of a GBP500 million facility from RBSI.

Strengths

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Hassans' depth of knowledge and available resources are second to none. It offers a reliable and efficient service.

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Hassans has some of the highest-calibre lawyers in Gibraltar. They can address complexity and demonstrate sophistication in their solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Castiel
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Michael Castiel
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Senior Statespeople

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 KC
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Peter C Montegriffo KC
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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.
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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.

He's an extremely experienced lawyer across many disciplines, and he has a photographic memory, which is extremely useful.

James Levy is a superb, trusted advisor.

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Aaron Payas
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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 an excellent lawyer with real commercial aptitude.

He is a veritable encyclopaedia when it comes to regulations in Gibraltar and the Eurozone. He is completely on top of things.

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

Daniel Feetham is a very gifted, sharp lawyer.

Daniel is a very accomplished lawyer.

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

Ian Felice is a leading corporate and commercial lawyer in Gibraltar.

Ian is a top-notch lawyer.

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James Lasry
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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 licenses.

James Lasry is a leading funds lawyer in Gibraltar.

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Lewis Baglietto KC
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Lewis Baglietto KC
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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 Baglietto is an excellent advocate and an excellent commercial and company lawyer. He very quickly gets to the heart of complex questions.

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Vikram Nagrani
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Vikram Nagrani
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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.

Vikram is very responsive and approachable, and provides highly reliable, accessible and commercial advice on all aspects of company and commercial law.

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Isaac Levy
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Isaac Levy
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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.

He is a sound lawyer with strong commercial awareness.

Isaac Levy is an extremely gifted commercial negotiator.

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Nicholas Howard
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Nicholas Howard
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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.

When he talks, everyone listens and then very quickly falls in line. Gravitas and knowledge meet to deliver a lawyer that oozes confidence and calm.

Nicholas Howard is approachable, focused and efficient.

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

Anthony is a fantastic lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of the Gibraltar financial services regulatory framework.

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

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

He has a very sharp mind and a great facility for assimilating complex factual scenarios and remaining on top as new developments emerge.

Moshe Levy is an expert litigator.

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

Tim is a reliable international finance lawyer well suited to complex matters.

Tim is a pleasure to work with and has a good sense of market terms in Gibraltar.

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Valerie Holliday
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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 Holliday is a very highly regarded lawyer in the banking industry.

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Andrew Montegriffo
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Up and Coming

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.

Andrew Montegriffo is extremely responsive.

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

Darren Martinez is a helpful and gifted lawyer.

He is an excellent litigator. You certainly want Darren working in your corner on any commercial dispute.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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General Business Law: Corporate / Commercial
Michael Castiel
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Michael Castiel
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Senior Statespeople
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Peter C Montegriffo KC
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Peter C Montegriffo KC
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Senior Statespeople
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James Levy KC
James Levy KC
Star Individuals
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Ian Felice
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Ian Felice
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Vikram Nagrani
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Vikram Nagrani
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Isaac Levy
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Isaac Levy
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Nicholas Howard
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Nicholas Howard
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Tim Garcia
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Tim Garcia
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Andrew Montegriffo
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Up and Coming
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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution
Daniel Feetham KC
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Daniel Feetham KC
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Band 1
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Lewis Baglietto KC
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Lewis Baglietto KC
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Band 1
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Gilbert Licudi KC
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Moshe Levy
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Moshe Levy
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Darren Martinez
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Darren Martinez
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General Business Law: Financial Services
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Aaron Payas
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Band 1
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James Lasry
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Band 1
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Anthony Provasoli
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Valerie Holliday
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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