What we say about the firm's legal practice in Gibraltar
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, Attias & Levy is a third tier firm,
Attias & Levy advises corporate clients on financial matters, particularly those with an international aspect. It also advises banks on general corporate matters, commercial lending and restructuring.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A , Attias & Levy is a third tier firm,
Attias & Levy is most notable for its advice on company incorporations and international corporate restructuring. Abraham Levy and Levi Attias are recommended.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution , Attias & Levy is a second tier firm,
Attias & Levy continues to act for the trustee in litigation arising from the Madoff scandal. The practice is also active in contentious shipping and trust matters, including advising in a multibillion-euro dispute concerning a Russian trust. Keith Azopardi is the driving force behind the firm’s litigation practice, and Samantha Sacramento is also recommended.
Legal market overview
Within Legal market overview,
Hassans remains the market’s heavyweight, both in terms of overall size and specialist expertise. Triay & Triay is the second-largest firm in the territory and advises an impressive list of client lists in various practice areas. Isolas follows closely behind in terms of size and commands widespread respect in the market, and Triay Stagnetto Neish and Attias & Levy are also recommended. Cruz & Co has a small but growing team that is increasingly prominent. Verralls Barristers and Solicitors and Stephen Bullock & Company, while relatively small firms, are both recognised market players.
Private client
Within Private client , Attias & Levy is a third tier firm,
Attias & Levy’s Abraham Levy, Levi Attias and Peter Triay advise on asset holding structures and trust-related matters.
Real estate and construction
Within Real estate and construction, Attias & Levy is a second tier firm,
Property is a core focus for Attias & Levy. Stephen Catania’s team is active in landlord and tenant matters, and also represents developers and institutions on financing.
Shipping
Within Shipping, Attias & Levy is a third tier firm,
Attias & Levy’s practice has predominantly advised on non-contentious matters recently, including ship financing and registrations, but Peter Triay’s team is also noted for its work on contentious matters such as collisions and ship arrests.
TMT
Within TMT , Attias & Levy is a third tier firm,
While telecoms and gaming are not key areas for Attias & Levy, the firm does advise smaller online gaming companies including assisting with licensing issues.
Tax
Within Tax, Attias & Levy is a second tier firm,
Attias & Levy’s key clients are high-net-worth individuals and families. Abraham Levy is the main tax partner.