General Business Law - Gibraltar
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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 demonstrates a strong ability to manage complex and sophisticated matters, combining specialised expertise with practical problem-solving abilities.
The lawyers are personable and amenable with sound experience. They are extremely helpful and timely with their responses.
Work Highlights
ISOLAS acted as Gibraltarian legal counsel to I Squared Capital on its acquisition of Arriva.
Notable practitioners
Peter Isola has an established reputation in the Gibraltar market. His corporate and commercial law expertise extends across a wide variety of areas, advising on the establishment and management of trusts as well as acting for public sector clients on large urban development projects.
Known for his commercial acumen and extensive experience, Peter brings fresh ideas and forward-looking approaches to a variety of complex scenarios, consistently delivering practical solutions that create tangible value for the business.
Peter's deep knowledge, experience and all-round acumen quite simply put him at a level which is very rare and sought after.
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 very approachable and has a wealth of experience.
Christian brings a great deal of commercial background and insight.
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.
James Montado has notable experience in insolvency-related disputes. He also acts on cases involving fraud and white-collar crime.
James Montado is an experienced litigator and good in court.
James Montado has exceptional local insight and is highly responsive and committed.
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.
Jonathan Garcia produces good-quality work.
Mark Isola KC is highly regarded for his experience in landlord-tenant disputes as well as construction cases related to design defects. He also handles contentious employment law matters.
Mark Isola's extensive experience is matched by a personable and approachable demeanour, offering reassurance at every stage.
Mark is extremely well versed in his areas of expertise, and his advice is always thorough and explicit.
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.
His awareness of the client's needs is extremely important and he always delivers.
Neil is a joy 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.
Steven is known for his responsiveness and proactive communication. He ensures the client is always aligned and well supported.
Steven Caetano brings exceptional commercial awareness, consistently tailoring recommendations to the business context, which adds value beyond standard industry advice.
Samantha Grimes operates a notable employment law practice, regularly assisting with constructive and unfair dismissal claims as well as alleged bullying, discrimination and harassment. She also advises on strike and trade union action in addition to negotiating the exit of CEOs.
Samantha is an excellent professional.
She has strong HR and statutory law expertise, and is supportive in sensitive matters.
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 excels in industry knowledge, demonstrating a deep understanding of sector-specific challenges.
She is extremely attentive, helpful and gives great advice.
