The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Triay & Triay is a first tier firm,

Triay & Triay’s banking and finance group handles general financial services matters and also has an investment funds practice, which advises on innovative ways of raising money for investment funds, and recently assisted a green energy fund with ties to Australia. Joseph E Triay Jnr and Robert Vasquez head the team with support provided by associates Charles Melvin, Alan Buchanan and Sarah Miles.

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

Triay & Triay advises an impressive client roster – both domestic and international – across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters. The team, led by Javier Triay and Robert Vasquez, provides an ‘absolutely outstanding level of service’, and recently advised a multinational brewing corporation on various cross-border joint venture agreements. Associate Charles Melvin is ‘outstanding’.

Within Dispute resolution , Triay & Triay is a first tier firm,

Triay & Triay undertakes cases domestically and internationally. Alfred Vasquez QC and Charles Simpson lead in commercial and trust litigation, whereas Simon Triay heads the personal injury department. Vasquez is ‘sharp at understanding a problem, and gives quick and thorough advice in urgent situations’. He recently acted in a high-profile judicial review claim against the Gibraltar Regulatory Authority concerning the non-payment of bets by Betfred.com. Charles Simpson continues to act for disaffected investors on the sale of Shepherds TEP Plan, and is also acting in the Marrache & Co liquidation. Robert Vasquez is representing two British Virgin Island funds in litigation relating to the Madoff fraud.

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 , Triay & Triay is a second tier firm,

Triay & Triay’s private client practice advises high-net-worth families worldwide on the relocation of their personal and business affairs. Joseph E Triay Jnr heads the team, which also includes James Rammage.

Within Real estate and construction, Triay & Triay is a first tier firm,

Triay & Triay advises commercial and residential clients. It recently assisted a contractor on easements for the new Gibraltar airport terminal, and also has a strong roster of banking clients. Julian Triay ‘gives good practical advice and always takes into account the commercial realities of a case’. Abraham Serfaty QC and consultant Ray Pilley are also recommended.

Within Shipping, Triay & Triay is a first tier firm,

Triay & Triay’s highly regarded shipping practice covers core areas including finance, registrations, admiralty matters and ship arrests. The firm has an impressive share of the admiralty market, and represents European admiralty banks, such as BNB and DnB NOR Bank, as well as shipowners and P&I clubs. Practice co-heads James Rammage and Raymond Triay recently advised on the arrest and sale of a €14.5m superyacht.

Within TMT , Triay & Triay is a second tier firm,

Triay & Triay advises gaming clients such as Victor Chandler and Stan James, including a track record acting on joint ventures within the industry. Charles Simpson, who handles contentious matters, is recommended along with Javier Triay and Raymond Triay. Simon Triay leads the trade marks practice, which works in association with King and Company.

Within Tax, Triay & Triay is a first tier firm,

Triay & Triay’s ‘strong and cohesive’ team ‘exceeds expectations’. Practice co-heads Robert Vasquez and Joseph Triay Jnr provide ‘strong guidance’, and advise blue-chip companies and private clients on efficient structures. The pair also assisted with the drafting of Gibraltar’s new Income Tax Act.