The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, ISOLAS is a first tier firm,

Isolas’ ‘excellent’ team often attracts big-ticket deals in the sector. Key partner Christian Hernandez recently advised Deutsche Bank on the $1.2bn refinancing of an Irish plc. The group also acted on a raft of work relating to the winding down of Marrache & Co, including managing partner Christian Rocca advising Jyske Bank on a high-value security enforcement matter. Albert Isola is spearheading the development of the firm’s funds practice.

Within Corporate and M&A , ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas’ excellent team advises large international companies on domestic corporate matters and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Recent highlights include advising on the establishment of a new hedge fund management group, including licensing, compliance and the launch of its first Gibraltar fund as a protected cell company. The team also advised World Fuel Services on the acquisition of Shell’s operations locally. Peter Isola and Albert Isola are recommended.

Within Dispute resolution , ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas’ Albert Isola and Samantha Grimes are involved in representing the authorised administrator in the Marrache & Co liquidation, while Christian Rocca and Karl Tonna are advising a lender regarding the validity of security and title to properties granted as security by the firm. Rocca and Elliott Phillips are also acting in a multibillion-dollar trust dispute.

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.

Within Private client , ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas advises high-profile and high-net-worth individuals on relocation to Gibraltar, particularly on trust structuring, real estate, and asset management issues, and also regularly advises on tax matters. The team recently acted for the family of the late Arkady Patarkatsishvili in a multibillion-dollar international trust dispute. Peter Isola is active in the area.

Within Real estate and construction, ISOLAS is a first tier firm,

Isolas fields an ‘excellent’ team. Practice head Elaine Bingham advises banks on property financing and also heads the conveyancing team. Samantha Grimes advises local property management companies on residential and commercial units, and Mark Isola is active in landlord and tenant matters.

Within Shipping, ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas’ admiralty and shipping practice is led by the hugely experienced Christian Hernandez, who is an expert in ship arrests, which forms a substantial part of work. Clients include the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF), banks, shipowners and P&I clubs.

Within TMT , ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas provides betting and gaming registration services. Peter Isola is well respected in the industry and advises clients on licensing and general day-to-day matters such as tax and employment. Steven Caetano is also recommended. On the IP side, the firm handles trade mark registrations and domain name matters.

Within Tax, ISOLAS is a second tier firm,

Isolas advises private clients and corporate entities on tax.