The Legal 500

Within Corporate and M&A , Cruz & Co is a third tier firm,

Cruz & Co has the capacity to compete for high-quality work and is proving to be a ‘first-choice’ firm. Paul Borge provides ‘commercial, practical advice’, and has recently acted on two large takeovers. Nick Cruz is ‘efficient, effective and professional’, and has been acting for various NASDAQ companies on corporate structuring matters relating to an international M&A deal. The firm has also worked on the sale and acquisition of local and international FSA-regulated companies and insurance companies.

Within Dispute resolution , Cruz & Co is a third tier firm,

Dispute resolution, including insolvency and employment matters, is an area of substantial growth for Cruz & Co. Nick Cruz has experience in arbitration cases and has also sat as an expert in arbitration, and Paul Borge has been acting for three large multinational accountancy firms in a high-value case. The firm is praised for its ‘tenacity’ and ‘robust protection of its clients’.

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 , Cruz & Co is a third tier firm,

Cruz & Co’s team has grown in response to an influx of private client work, including applications for ‘Category 2’, high-net-worth individuals who are looking to relocate to Gibraltar. Paul Borge is a ‘modern lawyer’ and plays a central role in the practice.

Within Real estate and construction , Cruz & Co is a second tier firm,

Cruz & Co has been active in property purchases for ‘Category 2’, high-net-worth individuals, and has experience in complex and high-value projects. Paul Borge is ‘extremely professional’ and is a ‘talented lawyer’.

Within Shipping, Cruz & Co is a third tier firm,

Cruz & Co offers a wide range of marine services including registration, through Acquarius Marine Services, and also deals with crew matters and ship arrests. Nick Cruz is highly rated in the market.