Mr Peter Montegriffo KC > Hassans > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile

Lauded by one client as ‘the foremost law firm in Gibraltar‘, Hassans has ‘substantial experience in commercial, corporate and M&A‘ work. Among its key figures are Peter Montegriffo KC and Vikram Nagrani, who advise on trusts, joint ventures, M&A and international transactions. Senior partner James Levy CBE KC ‘continues to be the leading light in the firm‘. Other standout names include consultant Michael Castiel, Ian Felice for commercial property investments and corporate restructuring, and Abigail Cornelio for corporate governance. Peter Montegriffo KC and cross-border transactional specialist Tim Garcia and Richard Buttigieg are also highly recommended.

Lauded by one client as ‘the foremost law firm in Gibraltar‘, Hassans has ‘substantial experience in commercial, corporate and M&A‘ work. Among its key figures are Peter Montegriffo KC and Vikram Nagrani, who advise on trusts, joint ventures, M&A and international transactions. Senior partner James Levy CBE KC ‘continues to be the leading light in the firm‘. Other standout names include consultant Michael Castiel, Ian Felice for commercial property investments and corporate restructuring, and Abigail Cornelio for corporate governance. Peter Montegriffo KC and cross-border transactional specialist Tim Garcia and Richard Buttigieg are also highly recommended.

Highlighted as ‘Gibraltar’s leaders in gambling law‘, Hassans‘ powerhouse gaming practice advises industry-leading gaming operators on licence applications, ongoing regulatory compliance, and the corporate and commercial matters arising from such activities. Peter Montegriffo KC is ‘an oracle of gambling law‘, while Andrew Montegriffo demonstrates ‘an exceptional level of expertise’ in large M&A deals, financing transactions and tax, intellectual property, licensing and regulatory matters. Senior associate Louise Federico is also well versed in licensing and regulatory matters.

Hassans‘ ‘diverse practice’ assists private clients across the gamut of matters, from securing residency, transferring assets, and international and local tax planning through to re-domiciling corporate vehicles and setting up trusts. The firm’s supporting Spanish office also routinely advises clients on tax planning, inheritance and residency in Spain. James Levy and Peter Montegriffo KC are the lead senior partners, and are ably assisted by Moses Anahory, whose practice focuses on setting up, administering and advising on offshore trust structures. Other key practitioners include Vikram Nagrani and senior associate Louise Federico.

With a history at the ‘forefront of TMT in Gibraltar’, Hassans‘ highly regarded practice maintains its well-earned reputation in the fintech, online gaming and technology fields. Peter Montegriffo KC is a senior partner experienced in the financial services and gaming sectors; Andrew Montegriffo demonstrates an ‘exceptional level of expertise’ in gaming and gambling commercial arrangements; and fintech co-head Aaron Payas ‘has extensive experience and expertise in the field of digital assets’. Fellow co-heads Vikram Nagrani and Anthony Provasoli have a wealth of knowledge in DLT matters.