Hall Of Fame

Leading Individuals

Next Generation Partners

Banking and finance in Gibraltar

Hassans

Hassans' team of banking specialists is co-led by Nigel Feetham and James Lasry, the head of funds, who have a market-leading reputation for advising major investment and commercial banks, insurance groups and other corporate clients on their operations in Gibraltar. Cryptocurrency and instructions in the wider DLT and fintech space continue to be strong areas of growth, alongside derivatives regulatory work. Yvonne Chu is active in secured and unsecured syndicated loans, international securities offerings and collective investment schemes. Consultant Valerie Holliday is another prominent practitioner.

Practice head(s):

Nigel Feetham; James Lasry


Other key lawyers:

Valerie Holliday; Yvonne Chu


Testimonials

‘Very strong banking practice firm with innovative individuals.’

‘Nigel Feetham and Valerie Holliday are innovative and commercially savvy operators.’

Key clients

Staysure


Work highlights


  • Advising Valereum on the acquisition of the Gibraltar Stock Exchange and on the tokenisation of fiat securities.
  • Advising and assisting HM Government of Gibraltar on the creation of a dual regime for alternative investment funds under the Financial Services AIFM Regulations.

ISOLAS LLP

ISOLAS LLP is instructed by a mix of European and North American banks, property developers, insurance companies and UK and Irish PLCs on M&A, venture capital and management buyouts, corporate and structured finance, regulatory issues and the enforcement of securities. Christian Hernandez is noted for leveraged transactions involving high-yield debt offerings and commitment financing processes. Christian Caetano is a key practitioner for insurance work and the re-domiciliation of financial services firms. James Montado heads the banking regulatory team.

Practice head(s):

Christian Hernandez; Christian Caetano; James Montado


Testimonials

‘Christian Caetano is a fantastic lawyer.’

Key clients

Valaris PLC


Triay Lawyers Ltd

Triay Lawyers Ltd has a notable track record in advising major European banks on the impact of Brexit, regulatory matters, fintech and major transactions in the banking sector. Joseph E Triay is well known in the market, advising on the establishment of collective investment schemes and funds incorporated in Gibraltar, as well as banks and insurance companies. Javier Triay is noted for business start-ups and corporate mandates. Corporate finance partner Alan Buchanan and director Jay Gomez are other key practitioners.

Practice head(s):

Melo Triay; Alan Buchanan; Jay Gomez; Javi Triay


Testimonials

‘Recommended for its commitment to maintaining the highest standards and ethics in the profession; building strong relationships with clients. Also, their ability to deliver legal solutions and remain at the forefront of legal services in Gibraltar, with a strong reputation for legal excellence.’

‘Managing director Joseph Triay is an accomplished banking and finance lawyer with a focus on investment funds as well as complex regulatory issues. He is frequently sought out by banks and insurance companies and is also part of the private client team.’

‘Javier Triay is a respected practitioner with experience across the corporate and commercial and acquisitions spectrum and is well versed in a range of banking and finance mandates.’

Key clients

eDreams ODIGEO


Quetzal Capital PLC


Standard Chartered


Work highlights


  • Advising eDreams ODIGEO on a €75m capital raise and €555m refinancing.
  • Advising Quetzal Capital on taking security over a Gibraltar company’s digital assets.
  • Acting for CBRE on various financing transactions involving Gibraltar companies.