A powerhouse in both size and reach, Hassans‘ corporate and commercial department is renowned for advising global clients, including multinational corporations, financial institutions, FTSE 100 companies, and emerging businesses across sectors such as finance, tech, and online gaming. The team includes notable figures such as  James Levy KC, known for international trust disputes; Vikram Nagrani, a fintech expert; Peter Montegriffo KC; Michael Castiel, a specialist in cross-border tax; Abigail Cornelio, with a dual corporate and private client focus; and Ian Felice, skilled in transactional work. Tim Garcia leads on complex corporate and government deals, Richard Buttigieg is key in setting up Gibraltar-based businesses and operations, and Isaac Levy specialises in cross-border tax and corporate structuring. Also key are David Weber, experienced across transportation, infrastructure, power generation, and oil & gas sectors; Shlomo Levy; David Montegriffo; and Tania Rahmany.
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Accolades

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very loyal, skilled in both transactional and tax matters, and flexible.'
  • ‘The pre-eminent firm in Gibraltar with market-leading capabilities.'
  • ‘They are experts in their fields and know how to advise companies on dealing with complex issues in Gibraltar.’
  • ‘The firm offers teams who are specialists in different fields, covering pretty much the full range of legal services likely to be needed in Gibraltar. Those specialisms have adapted well over time to help to keep Gibraltar at the forefront of developments, e.g., remote gaming, DLT. Hassan's partners and staff are very responsive, and will quickly put you in touch with the right person if there is someone in the firm better placed to provide a solution.’
  • ‘The firm is exceptionally professional and consistently delivers clear, well-reasoned, and practical legal advice. They are always attentive and responsive to our needs, often going above and beyond to ensure that matters are handled efficiently and with great care. The team demonstrates excellent collaboration, strong client focus, and a modern, solution-oriented approach that inspires confidence.’
  • ‘Very commercial and business-focused.’

Key clients

  • GibTelecom
  • Government of Gibraltar
  • Lloyds Bank
  • Playtech
  • Gibraltar Football Association
  • Bitfrost Limited
  • Apax Partners
  • Entain Holdings PLC
  • Scientific Games
  • Viatris (previously Mylan)
  • Royal Bank of Scotland (Gibraltar) Limited
  • Forafric Global PLC

Work highlights

Acted for the developer in negotiating and completing an FIDIC construction contract for a £150M coastal protection wall and reclamation on the Eastside Project.
Acted for the Government on negotiating, drafting and completing a public procurement contract for a waste management facility.

Lawyers

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Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

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Shlomo Levy
Shlomo Levy
David Montegriffo
David Montegriffo
Practice head

James Levy KC; Richard Buttigieg; Ian Felice; Tim Garcia; Peter Montegriffo KC; Vikram Nagrani; Isaac Levy

Other key lawyers

David Weber; Michael Castiel; Abigail Cornelio; David Montegriffo; Tania Rahmany; Shlomo Levy