The litigation department at ISOLAS LLP excels in employment, public sector work, and complex financial and crypto disputes. Mark Isola KC has acted for major employers and senior employees in employment matters. Samantha Grimes advises on workplace issues and defends tribunal claims. James Montado focuses on insolvency, fraud, and contentious trusts work, acting for major corporate and institutional clients. Neil F Costa advises on complex employment and civil matters, including tribunal claims, disciplinary processes, and pre-action litigation. The four lead the team, which also includes Nicholas Isola, James Castle, and Danielle Victor.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Neil Costa is an exceptionally diligent individual. His professionalism, attention to detail, and strict adherence to timelines ensure that, as a client, you feel that you are in very safe hands. ’
- ‘James Montado - bright and innovative; knows his case inside out; can think outside the box to achieve a client's desired outcome. Commercially sensible; strong advocacy skills.’
- ‘Isolas LLP's dispute resolution team stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise, strategic thinking, and practical approach to resolving complex disputes. What makes the team unique is their ability to understand the clients' business and objectives, not just the legal issues, which allows them to tailor solutions effectively. The team is highly collaborative, responsive and proactive, providing clear guidance. Clients benefit from the team's familiarity with the local legal system.’
- ‘The individuals I have worked with at ISOLAS LLP practice stand out for their contribution of legal expertise, strategic insight, and practical problem-solving. Across the team, there is a strong culture of mentoring and knowledge sharing, ensuring that clients benefit fromthe full depth of practice.’
- ‘Mark Isola brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise, while Nicholas Isola demonstrates remarkable acuity in navigating legislation, identifying caveats, and ensuring the client's interests are thoroughly safeguarded. Together, they instill a strong sense of confidence and trust, making it clear that you're in highly capable hands. Beyond their professional excellence, both are personable, responsive, and consistently a delight to engage with.’
- ‘They have unparalleled heritage, sector-leading expertise in fintech, shipping, and dispute resolution.’
Key clients
- Mansion (Gibraltar) Ltd
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Practice head
Mark Isola KC; James Montado; Neil F Costa; Samantha Grimes
Other key lawyers
Nicholas Isola; James Castle; Danielle Victor