Hall Of Fame

Dispute resolution in Gibraltar

Hassans

The litigation team at Hassans stands out for its responsiveness, offering a ‘sensible and pragmatic’ approach to commercial litigation for a stellar clientele of private individuals, local and international companies, financial institutions and public bodies. The team is noted for its well-established expertise in negligence and insolvency claims, as well as mediating complex international disputes. Lewis Baglietto KC leads the team, a reputed specialist in international commercial disputes, maritime law and administrative law. Gillian Guzman KC acts in sensitive employment, equalities, clinical negligence and child-care cases, whilst Daniel Feetham KC leads in insolvency matters. Moshe Levy and Samuel Marrache handle high value, complex commercial disputes and Darren Martinez is a key contact for commercial, construction and crypto-currency matters.

Praxisleiter:

Lewis Baglietto KC


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gillian Guzman KC; Daniel Feetham KC; Gilbert Licudi KC; Darren Martinez; Moshe Levy; Samuel Marrache; Claire Pizzarello


Referenzen

‘Diligent professionals who are available to engage at every key moment. ’

‘Gillian Guzman KC and Claire Pizzarello: Dynamic team who are on point with all aspects of the law. Sensible and pragmatic advocates who hold their own in Court. They deliver.’

‘An impressive team. Probably the only true commercial disputes practice in Gibraltar, and certainly one of the largest, if not the largest, disputes teams in Gibraltar. Responsive, and good quality lawyers.’

Kernmandanten

Republic of Kazakhstan


The Swedish Club


Caterpillar Finance Services UK Ltd


The Minister for Justice


Newline Underwriting


Gefion Insurance


Motor Insurance Bureau


Gibraltar Financial Services Commission


Gibtelecom Ltd


Entain Plc


WHG International


Highlight-Mandate


  • Arbitrated a US$350m claim made against the Government for breach of contract.
  • Represented SNBNY Holdings Limited, the ultimate indirect owner of virtually the entire share capital of Safra National Bank of New York, and others, in a claim for declarations that certain corporate actions were valid and effective.
  • Defending Entain PLC and Alvar Financial Services Limited in relation to a claim in the amount of between £23 million and £40 million brought against them by Mr Robert Tchenguiz, as well as in respect of their counterclaim of circa. £9,000,000 against Mr Tchenguiz.

Signature Litigation LLP

The boutique firm Signature Litigation LLP is highly regarded for its cross-border capabilities, acting in a wide range of litigation and arbitration matters across the banking, civil fraud and manufacturing sectors. Team lead Elliott Phillips is renowned for his ‘incisive legal mind and court charisma’, leveraging extensive experience in global commercial litigation and contentious trust disputes. International arbitration expert Lucy Keane is qualified in four jurisdictions, specialising in international trade, construction and shareholder disputes. Other key contacts include Colin Grech and ‘veritable star in the making’ Paul Grant .

Praxisleiter:

Elliott Phillips


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lucy Keane; Colin Grech; Paul Grant


Referenzen

‘The firm’s strength is its ability to draw from a wide range of expertise and resources. Being a UK law firm gives them an edge over local law firms especially when dealing with UK private client matters and issues.’

‘Very personable and responsive. Excellent local knowledge and insight.’

‘Exceptional team that understands clients’ needs and tailors their services and advice accordingly.’

Kernmandanten

PwC – as Liquidators of Castle Trust Management Services Limited


Entain Holdings (Gibraltar) Limited


John Sherwood


Discovery Global LLC


Gibfibre Limited


RTI Limited


Attijariwafa Bank


Family of the Late Robert Bates


Michael Edwards (the former founder of MCE Insurance) and his son Julian Edwards (Chief Executive Officer in relation to the UK broker MCE Insurance Limited)


UK Police Superintendents Association


Highlight-Mandate


  • Representing Gibfibre Limited in numerous matters, including in the first of its kind, billion-dollar litigation under new competition legislation against Gibtelecom Limited and Rockolo Limited.
  • Representing PwC in an application to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar for the appointment of Joint Liquidators of Castle Trust and Management Services Limited (CTMS).
  • Representing RTI Limited in LCIA Arbitration against OWH SE i.L (formerly VTB Bank (Europe) SE) concerning the parties’ rights and obligations in respect of Margin Calls under the ISDA Master Agreement which became a live issue following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Triay Lawyers Ltd

The dispute resolution practice at Triay Lawyers Ltd is well-equipped to represent clients in a wide range of complex matters, notably insolvency, personal injury and medical negligence, employment and commercial litigation. The team is helmed by Charles Simpson, who harnesses a strong reputation in commercial litigation and private client disputes. He is joined by co-leads Freddie Vasquez KC, a specialist in construction law and landlord and tenant matters, personal injury expert Simon Triay and Raymond A Triay ,  a leading figure in local admiralty matters. Dhiraj Nagrani and Sebastian Triay are also key contacts.

Praxisleiter:

Charles Simpson; Freddie Vazquez KC; Simon Triay; Raymond A Triay


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Dhiraj Nagrani; Sebastian Triay


Kernmandanten

Grant Thornton Gibraltar


Grant Thornton UK


PWC


IBEX Insurance


The Hideaways Club Limited


Barclays Bank


CHUBB


Argus Insurance


Masbro Insurance Services


Terra Raf Trans Traiding Limited


QBE Insurance Group Ltd (t/a British Marine)


Administrators of Elite Insurance


Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank


Maritime Mutual Insurance (NZ) Limited


Highlight-Mandate


  • Acting for Freddie White in his capacity as liquidator of EIC Plc (Enterprise insurance Company Plc) in relation to a substantial claim against Mr Andrew Flowers, a former director of EIC and also EY Limited.
  • Acting as Lead Solicitor to the inquiry in relation to the retirement of the former Commissioner of Police.
  • Acting on behalf of Terra Raf in relation to substantial commercial disputes.