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Cruz & Co

SUITE 2, 1ST FLOOR, ICOM HOUSE, 1/5 IRISH TOWN, PO BOX 883, GIBRALTAR
Tel:
Work +350 200 76552
Fax:
Fax +350 200 76553
Web:
www.cruzlaw.gi
Email:
Tangier, Gibraltar

Gibraltar : Corporate and M&A

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

An international firm with a personal touch’, Cruz & Codelivers an excellent service’, and uses its Moroccan office and membership of the Balms Group network to enhance its cross-border capability. The firm advised the Spanish government on an airline’s operations and acted for an international marine services group in drafting commercial contracts. It also assisted a major US financial institution with a dividends issue and established an umbrella property fund. ‘Efficient’ lawyer Nick Cruz ‘always excels’, and Paul Borge is also recommended.

Gibraltar : Dispute resolution

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

Cruz & Co’s ‘very good’ practice is responsive and ‘value for money’. The firm’s expertise includes asset-freezing injunctions, employment litigation, landlord and tenant, trust, fraud, and banking litigation, as well as arbitration and judicial review. Nick Cruz ‘never lets you down’, is ‘a good businessman’ and an excellent negotiator. Associate Joanne Wild is also recommended.

Gibraltar : Private client

Within Private client, Cruz & Co is a third tier firm,

Cruz & Co’s ‘friendly, efficient, and impressive’ practice is praised for its ‘high-quality’ expertise and ‘commitment to its clients’. The firm assists high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients relocating to Gibraltar, and recently advised one such client with a portfolio of over 300 properties. The ‘impressive’ Paul Borge is ‘responsive’, ‘switched on’ and ‘well connected’.

Gibraltar : Real estate and construction

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

Cruz & Co provides ‘exceptional service’, ‘understands clients’ needs’, and is ‘always available to assist when required’. The firm acts for several domestic banks and is experienced in advising on security for deals. The team represented the Marrache bankruptcy receivers in divesting several properties, and advised Leeds Building Society in a high-value property sale and loan restructuring. Other recent work includes high-value commercial and residential property disputes. Paul Borge is praised for his ‘knowledge’ and ‘responsiveness’.

Gibraltar : Shipping

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

Cruz & Co acts on admiralty proceedings, including ship arrests, and claims arising from mortgages, charterparties and management contracts. The firm also handles crews’ interests, through its longstanding relationship with Acquarius Marine Services and other international associations.


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