ArticleShip Finance And GibraltarGibraltar, a British overseas territory in the southernmost tip of Spain, situated between two continents at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea, benefits from a constantly growing marine sector.GibraltarTransportHassans
ArticleGibraltar as a Trust JurisdictionThe development of Gibraltar's offshore trust business has been linked with the growth in its importance as a banking centre for private clients.GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticlePrivacy vs Open Justice: A Constitutional Balancing Act In GibraltarThe principle of open justice – that justice is not only done but also seen to be done – is a cornerstone of the common law. It ensures transparency, public confidence and accountability within the justice system. GibraltarPrivacyHassans
ArticleGrowth In The Gibraltar Funds IndustryFollowing the introduction of the Experienced Investor Fund regime (EIF) a couple of years ago there has been a substantial growth in the Gibraltar funds industry. GibraltarWealth ManagementHassans
ArticleFunds & Loans Regulation Gibraltar - The Key To European Private Equity FundsRecent reforms in Gibraltar’s tax and fund legislation have granted investors and their advisers a simple and effective way to structure funds.GibraltarFinance and BankingHassans
ArticleOphthalmic Unit - COVID-19 ChangesThe Gibraltar Health Authority is working hard to ensure that patients and staff continue to be kept safe and protected from contracting COVID-19, especially the elderly and those with chronic...GibraltarCoronavirus (COVID-19)Hassans
ArticleUS Court Opinion A Further Step Towards Recognition Of Segregated Business FormsA fascinating judgment has just been handed down by the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. GibraltarCorporate/Commercial LawHassans
ArticleMarketing By PrivacyWith today's headline (4.3.21) Google joins in the new marketing trend adopted by the likes of Apple, Snapchat, Signal and Telegram. GibraltarPrivacyHassans
Article"My Lord, This Is An Appropriate Case For You To Exercise Your Discretion..." But How, Why And What If?Both as a legal practitioner and an academic author I have always had a fascinating interest in the judiciary. Every year thousands of court decisions are made around the world. GibraltarLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationHassans
ArticleToken Sales And Regulations In GibraltarGibraltar's stature as a leading global FinTech jurisdiction has taken another huge step forward this month with the publication of the official Gibraltar Finance Token Regulation Policy Document.GlobalTechnologyHassans
ArticleNigel Feetham Analyses The Occupational Hazard Of The Company Director Following A Recent JudgementOn 29 April 2015 the Supreme Court of Gibraltar handed down a Judgement which directors/controllers should take serious notice of. GibraltarCorporate/Commercial LawHassans
ArticleKey Insurance Industry Publications Cite Nigel Feetham's View Re The Montana Ruling On PCCsHassans' partner, Nigel Feetham, co-author of the leading reference book, Protected Cell Companies: A Guide to Their Implementation and Use GibraltarInsuranceHassans
ArticlePost-Brexit ‘Three-Way Strategy' For The Gibraltar Insurance Sector ExplainedThe European Commission last week published a notice to stakeholders on the UK's (and consequently Gibraltar's) withdrawal from the EU and EU rules in the field of insurance and reinsurance.GibraltarInsuranceHassans
ArticleThere is life after BrexitIn the eve of the EU Referendum I published a briefing note about the potential Brexit impact on the Gibraltar insurance industry (entitled "what could Brexit mean?"). This update is intended to provide further commentary now that the vote is over.GlobalInsuranceHassans
ArticleGLOBAL MUTUAL FUND PCC LIMITED (IN ADMINISTRATION) ET AL AND GUERNSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSIONAn interesting Judgment concerning PCC cells, which appears to be a first of its kind in Guernsey, has recently been handed down by the local courts. GlobalInsuranceHassans
ArticleThe Progress Of Medical Cannabis In Gibraltar – The Context, The Story So Far And A Glimpse Of The FutureThe issue of the use of cannabis for the treatment of certain medical conditions has developed an increasingly higher profile in the mainstream media in the last few years.European UnionCannabis & HempHassans
ArticleProtected Cell Companies And Series LCCNigel Feetham examines the legal developments surrounding PCCs in Gibraltar and series LLCs in the US.GibraltarCorporate/Commercial LawHassans
ArticleEU Commission Proposes To Take Tax Raising Powers. Is This A Covid Power Grab? Jackson Amongst the fanfares of Ode to Joy and the sighs of relief as Ursula von der Leyden trumpeted "Europe's moment" by announcing a proposal for a recovery fund of €750bn....GibraltarFinance and BankingHassans
ArticleData ProtectionWith the ever increasing use of computers in our daily lives and their ability to store and process data, the protection and safeguarding of personal data is becoming increasingly important in today’s world. GibraltarMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentHassans
ArticleWhat Do A Medieval Bank, A Litigious Merchant And PCC/Series LLCs Have In Common?To the uninformed observer the answer would be nothing but an unlikely clue is to be found in a surviving report of fifteenth century litigation from the archives of Bruges. In my book "Protected Cell Companies: a Guide to their Implementation and Use" ...GlobalCorporate/Commercial LawHassans