Mr Lewis Baglietto KC KC > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile
Hassans Offices

Madison Building
Midtown
Queensway
GX11 1AA
Gibraltar
- Firm Profile
- Go to...
Mr Lewis Baglietto KC KC

Work Department
Litigation, Shipping
Position
Lewis Baglietto is the Senior Litigation Partner and Head of Litigation at Hassans. He joined the firm in 1986 and became a Partner in 1993. He was appointed King’s Counsel in 2014.
From an early stage is his career, Lewis has concentrated his practice on international commercial and maritime litigation. He is a highly versatile lawyer, with a solid practice in many other areas of private and public law. In addition to his many appearances in reported Gibraltar cases, he has appeared as the lead advocate in cases involving EU law issues before the Court of Justice of the European Union and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Lewis also has considerable experience in providing expert evidence on Gibraltar law issues before foreign courts and major international arbitral tribunals.
Apart from the many cases where he has acted for the Government of Gibraltar, Lewis is often instructed by foreign governments and major international organisations to provide his opinion and act in Gibraltar – related matters.
Lewis has held a number of public appointments and has, since 2012, been the Chief Charity Commissioner of Gibraltar.
Languages
English and Spanish fluently and a working knowledge of Italian and French.
Lawyer Rankings
Gibraltar > Dispute resolution
(Hall of Fame)The litigation team at Hassans stands out for its responsiveness, offering a ‘sensible and pragmatic’ approach to commercial litigation for a stellar clientele of private individuals, local and international companies, financial institutions and public bodies. The team is noted for its well-established expertise in negligence and insolvency claims, as well as mediating complex international disputes. Lewis Baglietto KC
leads the team, a reputed specialist in international commercial disputes, maritime law and administrative law. Gillian Guzman KC acts in sensitive employment, equalities, clinical negligence and child-care cases, whilst Daniel Feetham KC leads in insolvency matters. Moshe Levy and Samuel Marrache handle high value, complex commercial disputes and Darren Martinez is a key contact for commercial, construction and crypto-currency matters.
Gibraltar > Shipping
(Hall of Fame)The esteemed Hassans shipping practice harnesses a deep bench of experts, notably spearheaded by litigation expert Lewis Baglietto KC
, a specialist in international commercial disputes, maritime law and administrative law. Yvonne Chu leads on shipping finance and insurance matters, advising HNWIs on the purchase and registration of vessels and yachts in Gibraltar. Promoted to partner in 2024, Tania Rahmany is noted for her expertise in maritime legislation in Gibraltar, advising the Gibraltar Port Authority and Gibraltar Maritime Administration on statutory obligations. Caroline Lane is another key contact.
Lawyer Rankings
- Dispute resolution Gibraltar
- Hall of Fame Gibraltar > Shipping
- Hall of Fame Gibraltar > Dispute resolution
- Shipping Gibraltar
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Banking and finance
- Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Fintech
- Gambling law
- Private client
- Private client
- Private client
- Investment funds
- Private client
- Private client
- Real estate and construction
- Shipping
- Tax
- TMT