Lauded for its ‘enlightening and revolutionary approach’, the investment funds practice at Hassans is well-equipped to advise on all types of structures, including protected cell companies, EIFs and private funds. The team is particularly renowned for its expertise in crypto funds, with practice head Aaron Payas leveraging a strong understanding of financial services legislation in Gibraltar alongside crypto and web3 matters. Industry leader James Lasry, widely considered the ’go-to practitioner for any fund matters in the region’, advises on funds, tax and financial services law. Jeremy Requena, Isabella Lombard, Caroline Lane and Jerome Compson come strongly recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘James Lasry is excellent. He is the most experienced private practice funds lawyer in Gibraltar.'
‘It is the best team in Gibraltar. They have the most experience across all fund types.'
‘The growth of the team is constantly championed by the senior partners. The associates are engaged on projects at an early stage which gives good growth potential and knowledgeability. This approach shows as the firm continues to maintain its standards of performance through its staff.’
‘Knowledgeable and professional: Aaron Payas, Caroline Lane and Jeremy Requena are notably very helpful and extremely professional in their approach.’
‘Aaron Payas is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in advising on investment funds in Gibraltar.’
‘James Lasry is the leading funds lawyer in Gibraltar by a considerable distance. He is the go-to practitioner for any fund matters in the region. He possesses unrivalled technical expertise and genuine knowledge and experience of major jurisdictions, such as the US, UK and Israel. He has a wide global network, the right relationships with all the key individuals in Gibraltar and can find solutions to any issues. He has particularly good relationships with the regulator, and would be a star performer in any jurisdiction.’
Key clients
- Turicum Private Bank
- Argon Financial Limited
- Patron Capital Gibraltar
- Kleinwort Hambros
- Burren Capital
- Granite MSA Ltd
- Linkbay Limited
- Hyperion Group Limited
- Ribera Capital Limited
- RYSE Asset Management
- BlueRock Advisory Limited
- Anthony Jimenez & Co Limited
Work highlights
Advising Aquanow in the development of an Experienced Investor Fund, providing ongoing legal and regulatory advice to the fund.
Advising Sigil on Gibraltar legal and regulatory matters including fund roles, financial promotion, and wider financial services matters.
Advised Pattern Capital Fund PCLP, the first Protected Cell Limited Partnership Fund launched in Gibraltar.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Aaron Payas
Other key lawyers
James Lasry; Jeremy Requena; Caroline Lane, Jerome Compson; Isabella Lombard