Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, amassed six championships during his career in the National Basketball Association, and scored 38,387 points (an NBA record).

In much of my writings I have been particularly interested in the concept of jurisdictional competition and its role in business development. It is underpinned by the notion that jurisdictions are regularly competing for the same business.

The 5th September 2011 saw the dawn of a new era for insolvency practitioners in Gibraltar. Much awaited legislation in the field of insolvency was finally passed and a new regime for both personal and corporate insolvency has been put in place.

Hassans' partner, Nigel Feetham, co-author of the leading reference book, Protected Cell Companies: A Guide to Their Implementation and Use (Feetham & Jones, 2nd edition, Spiramus Press 2010) has received industry citation in relation to a US judgement, firmly placing Mr Feetham as a leading voice in this arena.

An event the size of the Olympics will always court some controversy as it gets underway, but few were expecting that empty seats would be top of the list.

Guernsey was the first jurisdiction to introduce Protected Cell Companies. It did so in 1997 and other 'offshore' jurisdictions followed soon after, including Cayman, Bermuda, Gibraltar and Malta.

Disputes between shareholders arise for a number of reasons. One of the most common reasons is where a previously good relationship turns sour. There may be a dissident shareholder who refuses to co-operate in the running of the business and who hampers the decision – making process.

Are you a High Value Dealer (HVD) or High Risk Dealer (HRD)? Not sure? Why might this matter?

In an age of rapid technological advancements, Nigel Feetham discusses the future of the boardroom.

Corporate governance practices for hedge fund firms are more closely examined today than at any other time in the history of the industry.

On 30th March 2012, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (‘OECD’) released its report evaluating the UK Bribery Act 2010 (‘the Act’) and its enforcement of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions (‘the Convention’). The report, running to 79 pages, took an in-depth look at how the UK had implemented the Act, how it has been enforcing it, but cautiously reminded the UK that there was still plenty of work to be done

Gibraltar's legal system is based on the common law and statute law of England and therefore embodies the advantages and security of English company and trust law.

Covid-19 is changing our usual business practices. As people are being forced to work from home, one concern ...

In respect of liability, the members of a Limited Liability Partnership shall have such liability to contribute to its assets in the event of its being wound up as is provided for by virtue of the Act.

For those who do not wish to invest directly in cryptocurrencies or initial coin/token offerings, a plethora of funds are becoming available to enable you to invest in a range of these assets. These funds provide a convenient way to invest, help spread risk and, possibly, tap into the skill set of advisors who may have a higher level of knowledge.

The Companies (Accounts) Ordinance 1999 implemented the EU 4th and 7th Directives which require public disclosure of certain corporate financial information on an annual basis.

A fascinating judgment has just been handed down by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.

Gibraltar has become one of the first jurisdictions to establish a standalone regulatory regime for prediction markets, distinct from its traditional gambling licensing framework. The Prediction Market Regulations 2026 (LN.2026/176) came into force on 13 July 2026, made by the Minister with responsibility for gambling under sections 34 and 159 of the Gambling Act 2025.

On 29 April 2015 the Supreme Court of Gibraltar handed down a Judgement which directors/controllers should take serious notice of.

Nigel Feetham examines the legal developments surrounding PCCs in Gibraltar and series LLCs in the US.