The property team at Hassans harnesses ‘deep market knowledge’ to advise on the full gamut of property matters, including sale and purchase, drafting commercial leases and representing clients in property disputes. The ’exceptional’ Nicholas Howard heads the property team, leading on many of Gibraltar’s large scale real estate developments, whilst Isaac Levy lends deep corporate and tax expertise to sophisticated development finance transactions. Karl Ghio leads the construction practice, recommended for his ‘commercially minded and client-focused’ approach to advising and litigating on behalf of developers and lenders. Other key contacts are town planning specialist Ian Farrell, Meera Aswani and Emma Labrador, with Ivan Gomez and Stephanie Acris also coming highly recommended. Gemma Vasquez is on sabbatical to serve in HM Government of Gibraltar.
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- ‘Around the clock availability from partners, knowledgeable and efficient associates with seamless communication in between the law firm and their clients. Karl Ghio is leading an exceptional team at Hassans, alongside Ivan Gomez.’
- ‘The partners and associates are excellent in their field of expertise and responsive. All the works are conducted diligently and as promptly as possible. I can highly recommend Emma Labrador and Stephanie Acris.’
'Karl Ghio and Isaac Levy: commercially minded and client focused.'
‘Professional team with years of property related experience. Helpful to have a dedicated resource in Gibraltar that understands the market dynamics and the specific challenges faced in Gibraltar.’
‘Nicholas Howard leads the team well. All members are approachable and happy to advise and assist.’
‘The team is robust and well-resourced to be client-responsive, with a variety of staff with different niche areas of expertise within the real estate umbrella all in one team.’
‘I value working with Ian Farrell for a no-nonsense approach to lease and landlord and tenant act awareness. He is also well versed in negotiating commercial and heritage aspects of development site transactions.’
‘Isaac Levy and Nicholas Howard are exceptional operators.’
Key clients
- RBS
- Ocean Village
- Sancus
- Commercial Development Investments Ltd (Developers of Midtown)
- Hillstone Properties Ltd
- Forbes Property Ltd
- Tylee Properties Ltd (The Hub)
- PC Properties Ltd (E1)
- Trusted Novus Group
- WDF Properties Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising HM Government of Gibraltar, numerous developers, HNW investors and banks in respect of development finance and property finance, as well as planning, construction and financial matters.
- Advising the TNG Global Foundation on two of the largest projects in Gibraltar: The Eastside Development and Bayside Development.
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Practice head
Nicholas Howard; Isaac Levy; Karl Ghio
Other key lawyers
Ian Farrell; Meera Aswani; Emma Labrador; Stephanie Acris; Ivan Gomez