Mr Stuart Dalmedo > ISOLAS LLP > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile
ISOLAS LLP Offices
PORTLAND HOUSE, GLACIS ROAD
Gibraltar
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Mr Stuart Dalmedo
Work Department
Corporate & Commercial, Private Client, Tax, Financial Services and Fintech
Position
Partner
Career
Overview
Stuart read law at Kingston University and completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at Northumbria University, followed by the Professional Skills Course (PSC) at BBP University London. Stuart is a dual qualified solicitor of England & Wales and Gibraltar.
Stuart commenced his professional career in 2010 at Grant Thornton and joined ISOLAS in May 2015 following a successful secondment, having last held the position of Tax Manager at Grant Thornton.
In 2019, Stuart was appointed by the Government as a member of the Business Licensing Authority (BLA), a position which he still holds today. The BLA forms part of the Office of Trading (OFT) and is responsible for the issue, renewal and administration of business licenses in Gibraltar. The role of the BLA, in conjunction with the Consumer Protection Division of the OFT, is to ensure a level playing field between businesses for the ultimate benefit of consumers and the local economy.
Tax in Gibraltar
With over a decade of experience in tax and private client matters, Stuart has become the “go to” lawyer within the firm for all tax matters. Stuart has extensive experience in advising high net worth individuals on the establishment of tax efficient structures and cross-border planning. He regularly counsels clients on setting up businesses in Gibraltar include corporate, tax and regulatory aspects concerning the company’s business, as well as assisting individuals relocating to Gibraltar; dealing with their residency and all other aspects of relocation, including Category 2 (Cat 2) and High Executive Possessing Specialist Skills (HEPSS) applications.
Stuart is often called upon by the firm to assist on all matters which include tax elements, compromising corporate restructuring and financing, and frequently advises clients on the Gibraltar regulations relating to the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and the Common Reporting Standards (CRS).
Stuart often presents on tax issues affecting the jurisdiction and has also co-authored a number of prominent industry publications, including the Gibraltar chapter of the Legal 500 Tax Country Comparative Guide, the Chambers & Partners Doing Business in Gibraltar Guide, the Chambers & Partners Corporate Tax Guide and the International Legal Guides (ICGL) Private Client Laws and Regulations.
Fintech
Stuart also works closely with the ISOLAS Financial Services team, and has acted for many high-profile clients in assisting with the application process for Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Providers, as well as a number of DLT related projects including successful applications with the GFSC under the VASP registration framework.
Private Client
Given his wealth of experience in Tax, Stuart is very active in the private client and family office space, often advising high net worth individuals and families on a wide array of matters, including the set up of tax efficient structures such as trusts and foundations.
Stuart acts as the protector to a private family trust and as director to one of the investment holding companies.
Sports & Entertainment Law
Over the years Stuart has also helped develop the firm’s sports law practice and has acted for many of the local football clubs in a wide array of matters. Stuart has also acted for potential owners, including former Real Madrid footballer Michel Salgado
Languages
English and Spanish
Memberships
The Law Society of England and Wales
The Gibraltar Law Council
Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
AIJA International Association of Young Lawyers
Education
Kingston University – BA (Hons) Business with Law
Kingston University – Post Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)
Northumbria University – Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC)
BBP Law School – Professional Skills Course
Leisure
Stuart has represented Gibraltar at the Islands Games competing in Judo. He also enjoys playing football and golf and does so whenever he has any free time.
Lawyer Rankings
Gibraltar > Fintech
The ‘well connected’ team at ISOLAS LLP
harnesses extensive experience in the fintech sector, with particularly robust regulatory expertise. A key focus for the team involves advising industry groups dedicated to the development of the regulatory and commercial framework for DLT companies, as well as acting on behalf of clients seeking regulatory authorisation. This expertise is bolstered by the return of senior partner Albert J Isola CBE
, following his tenure as Minister from 2013 to 2023, during which time he introduced the legislation for the regulation of the DLT industry. Isola leads the team alongside Jonathan Garcia, a specialist in the financial services, corporate advisory, regulatory and DLT practice areas. Stuart Dalmedo and Shakira Marsh-Finch are other key contacts.
Gibraltar > Tax
(Next Generation Partners)Highly regarded for its ‘personal approach’, ISOLAS LLP offers a bespoke yet comprehensive tax practice to assist major individual and corporate clients in the full gamut of tax matters. Stuart Dalmedo comes highly recommended, assisting HNWIs on the establishment of tax efficient structures and cross-border planning, as well as advising on all tax matters arising in corporate restructuring and financing matters. Adrian Pilcher advises notable clients on wealth and succession planning and family governance. Senior partner Peter Isola and Emma Lejeune are also key contacts, whilst Louise Anne Turnock is noted as ‘a truly up and coming star in the legal sector’. Senior partner Albert J Isola CBE returned to the firm, following 10 years as a Government Minister, where he was responsible for all financial services portfolios in Gibraltar.
Gibraltar > Private client
The leading private client practice at ISOLAS LLP offers the full gamut of services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, with a ‘pragmatic’ approach to succession planning, wealth preservation, trusts and family office matters. Senior partner Peter Isola leads the team, whilst Emma Lejeune is regarded as a leading figure in Gibraltar’s private client arena. Adrian Pilcher and Stuart Dalmedo are also key contacts.