James Levy KC
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James Levy is the Senior Partner of Hassans, specialising in corporate and international tax law.
He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in October 2002 and, in 2013, was awarded a CBE for his services to the community of Gibraltar and for his work in helping to grow and develop its economy.
James advises large public companies on mergers and acquisitions and property companies on acquisitions throughout Europe. He is often called upon by high-net-worth individuals from around the world to provide advice on complicated commercial and family dispute resolution. His in-depth legal knowledge is eclipsed only by his common sense approach to problem solving.
He assisted the Government of Gibraltar on its development of the jurisdiction as a finance centre. This has included advice on anti-money laundering, banking, insurance, financial services and trust legislation.
James pioneered the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Gibraltar and is a qualified Mediator.
He advised the Government of Gibraltar in the 1980s/1990s in respect of the transposition of a backlog of EU Directives. He also advised the Government of Gibraltar in the landmark Spanish Pension Case. He advised TGWU (now Unite) in their successful challenge of the Ministry of Defence’s decision of the Naval Base under the Crown Proceedings Act.
He was a contributing author to Tolley’s ‘Tax Planning International’, joint editor of Tolley’s ‘Taxation in Gibraltar’ and a frequent lecturer on various aspects of financial services legislation.
James Levy is consistently ranked as a Leading Individual by the legal directories. For over 13 years James has been awarded Star Practitioner status by Chambers and Partners. This accolade, which he first received in 2007, is granted only to the very best lawyers in each jurisdiction. Chambers and Partners also conferred the highly prestigious “Life Time Achievement Award” upon James in May 2008.
Career
An Honours graduate from Manchester University, James attended the Council of Legal Education in London and qualified in 1972, becoming a partner of Hassans soon after in 1974. .
Publications
Contributing author to 'Tolleys Tax Planning International' and joint editor of 'Tolleys Taxation' in Gibraltar. Frequently lectures on various aspects of financial services legislation.
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Hebrew, French
Chambers Review
Global
James Levy KC has long been considered a star individual in the Gibraltar legal market. He earns specific praise for his tax law knowledge and for his financial services sector expertise. He offers experience advising on M&A mandates and real estate matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"James Levy is a senior lawyer of the highest standing, with a wide-ranging expertise in all areas of the law."
"James is an inspirational leader with a solid moral grounding who leads by example in everything he does. He is a pleasure to work with."
"James Levy is a top lawyer and to have him by his side is a real added value and gives clients and colleagues a great feeling of confidence."
"James Levy is a senior lawyer of the highest standing, with a wide-ranging expertise in all areas of the law."
"James is an inspirational leader with a solid moral grounding who leads by example in everything he does. He is a pleasure to work with."
"James Levy is a top lawyer and to have him by his side is a real added value and gives clients and colleagues a great feeling of confidence."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by Hassans
Hassans to donate £30,000 to Calpe House Trust over the next 3 years
James Levy CBE QC and Javier Chincotta of Hassans met with Trustees of Calpe House, Albert Poggio OBE GMH, Vice President and Edward Yome, the Commissioner of Police, to present a cheque for £10,000. Hassans has committed to providing £10,000 to the Trust each year for the next three years.
Hassans achieves another clean sweep of Tier 1 rankings in Legal 500 EMEA
Legal 500 published their Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) results yesterday showing that Hassans is ranked in the top tier for each of the 10 sections covered by the directory and is the only firm ranked in the top tier in Corporate, Commercial and M&A, Investment Funds, Private Client, and Tax.
Hassans to donate £30,000 to Calpe House Trust over the next 3 years
James Levy CBE QC and Javier Chincotta of Hassans met with Trustees of Calpe House, Albert Poggio OBE GMH, Vice President and Edward Yome, the Commissioner of Police, to present a cheque for £10,000. Hassans has committed to providing £10,000 to the Trust each year for the next three years.
Hassans achieves another clean sweep of Tier 1 rankings in Legal 500 EMEA
Legal 500 published their Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) results yesterday showing that Hassans is ranked in the top tier for each of the 10 sections covered by the directory and is the only firm ranked in the top tier in Corporate, Commercial and M&A, Investment Funds, Private Client, and Tax.
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