The Legal 500

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

Triay & Triay has been working on creative and innovative financing structures in light of the banks’ lending constraints in order to raise money for clients’ investment projects. The firm has acted on the establishment of various significant funds, and is increasingly involved with other financial services matters. Senior partner Javier Triay, Joseph E Triay Jnr and Robert Vasquez have considerable experience in this area, and associates Charles Melvin and Alan Buchanan are also part of the team.

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

Triay & Triay’s Javier Triay is a ‘solid and efficient’ lawyer and gives ‘good practical advice’ across corporate and commercial matters. The firm has recently undertaken work for the Bank of Scotland and a Gibraltar company on the financing and purchase of bottled water company Highland Spring. It also acted for a foreign company on its acquisition of a bunkering company operating in the Port of Gibraltar, and advised various banks in relation to acquisitions of other banks.

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

At Triay & Triay, Alfred Vasquez QC leads a ‘well-established’ team that includes a range of talented and highly experienced litigators. The team has acted in various complex cases including commercial, trust, personal injury and shipping disputes. Charles Simpson’s recent work includes a group claim relating to the misselling of a financial product and a high-value fraudulent trading case. The highly experienced Joseph Triay, Robert Vasquez, Simon Triay and Joseph E Triay Jnr are recommended.

Within Legal market overview,

Hassans is the leading law firm in terms of its size and wealth of specialist lawyers; James Levy QC provides ‘excellent strategic advice’ and the firm a whole has a ‘commitment to clients that is unique’. Triay & Triay and Isolas are strong players in the market and continue to grow in size. Triay Stagnetto Neish and Attias & Levy are also recommended. The small but growing team at Cruz & Co has relocated to the Irish Town and is emerging as a prominent law firm whose services are ‘nothing less than exceptional’. Verralls Barristers and Solicitors has moved out of its joint office with BDO Accountants and has set up alone.

Within Private client , Triay & Triay is a second tier firm,

Triay & Triay’s Joseph E Triay Jnr is highly recommended. The private client practice includes advising on the relocation of individuals’ personal and business lives, and also some innovative funds work. Javier Triay and Robert Vasquez are also recommended.

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

Triay & Triay’s four-member team remains active in residential and commercial conveyancing and leasehold matters. It has also worked for banks and other financial institutions in the restructuring of financing deals and for the government of Gibraltar on the ‘Eastside Project’, one of the largest property transactions in the jurisdiction. Julian Triay, Abraham Serfaty QC and consultant Ray Pilley all have extensive experience in the area; and associate Joyleen Gomez Bruzon is also recommended.

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

Triay & Triay has a solid reputation in the shipping sector and houses a wealth of ‘highly regarded shipping partners’. It handles ship arrests and registration work, and has strong links to major admiralty banks in Europe such as BNB and DnB NOR Bank, as well as representing P&I clubs. Raymond Triay, Joseph Triay Jnr and James Ramagge collectively have vast experience in the area. Simon Triay leads the firm’s ship registration practice.

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

Triay & Triay regularly advises members of the Alfa Group Consortium, one of Russia’s largest privately owned financial/industrial conglomerates, and acted for Eco Telecom Ltd on a $2bn refinancing project and a joint venture with the Telenor Group involving Vimplecom-Communications. Simon Triay deals with matters such as IP protection for cigarette brands and restaurant franchises. Javier Triay and Raymond Triay have also advised scientists and investors on invention protection.

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

Triay & Triay’s Joseph E Triay Jnr made a substantial contribution to the public consultation process relating to the Income Tax Act 2010, and Robert Vasquez’s was a member of the drafting team for the same legislation. The team has advised on the implementation of efficient structures for both private clients and trading entities.