Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Gibraltar
What the Team is Known For
ISOLAS enjoys a longstanding reputation as one of the top full-service law firms in the Gibraltar market. It covers a wide remit of legal areas, ranging from finance and corporate transactions to licensing and insurance matters. Its lawyers frequently advise clients from both the public and private sectors. The firm possesses expertise in large real estate development projects and regularly advises on financial regulatory issues, including those related to cryptocurrencies, as well as on gaming matters. Additionally, ISOLAS operates a successful disputes practice, covering various litigation matters with a strong focus on employment and property disputes. The firm further assists with shipping mandates, such as ship arrests.
Strengths
ISOLAS delivers to an exceptional standard.
ISOLAS' strength lies in finding the perfect balance between expert knowledge and practical business advice.
Work Highlights
ISOLAS advised Specialist Risk Group on its acquisition of The MPLC.
Notable practitioners
Peter Isola is very experienced across the board.
Christian Hernandez possesses outstanding expertise in the shipping sector and leads the department at ISOLAS, regularly acting on large ship arrests. He also has a strong transactional practice, frequently assisting with financing and refinancing mandates including DCM deals.
Christian is diligent, responsive and aware of our needs.
Christian Hernandez is a very sound lawyer.
Christian Caetano regularly advises on corporate and financial services and the regulatory aspects of M&A deals in the insurance sector. He also assists with corporate restructurings and the transfer of businesses to Gibraltar.
Christian Caetano is extremely responsive and always provides clear advice.
He is very good at navigating matters and is very responsive. He has a rounded and technical understanding of the nuances of the law in Gibraltar.
He's extremely transparent and straightforward. He's a no-nonsense lawyer and a strong advocate for his clients.
Jonathan Garcia handles a range of financial services regulatory matters and is especially active in fintech and cryptocurrency-related topics. He is knowledgeable concerning protected cell companies and various licence applications.
Mark is a hugely empathetic and practical lawyer who brings years of knowledge and experience to the table. He is a good listener and very easy to work with.
Steven Caetano is knowledgeable in a range of corporate and commercial mandates, including those pertaining to the transfer of businesses to Gibraltar, residential development projects and shipping transactions.
Samantha Grimes is a genuine expert in her field. She is very down to earth and commercial, and just gets it.
Samantha is an absolute delight to work with. She is personable, approachable and commercially astute and always delivers in a timely fashion.
Sarah Bray (née Miles) is well known in the Gibraltar real estate market and frequently advises banks and property developers on transactional mandates and real estate financing.
Sarah Bray is excellent in conveyancing and related property matters.
Neil Costa frequently acts on judicial reviews and has additional experience in employment law issues. He is noted for his pre-litigation and mediation expertise.
Neil has strong expertise in international matters.
His unwavering commitment and proactive communication ensures the client is informed of every step in complex cases.