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.

Triay Lawyers Ltd harnesses an ‘unparalleled knowledge of Gibraltar’, and strong connections to the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, to assist leading clients in establishing investment funds in the jurisdiction. Practice co-head Jay Gomez is distinguished by his deep expertise in the jurisdiction’s financial services legislation, having recently served as head of the Gibraltar Funds & Investments Association (GFIA), and continuing to advise HM Government of Gibraltar on financial services policy. Co-lead Javi Triay  offers ‘invaluable’ expertise in the establishment of protected cell companies (PCC), EIFs and private funds, as well as regulatory issues. Rupert Moffatt is another key contact.

The team at ISOLAS LLP advises on a number of investment fund applications in the jurisdiction, as well as actively contributing to the development of the regulatory and commercial framework supporting Gibraltar’s funds sector. This is reflected in the recent appointment of practice head Jonathan Garcia as Chair of the Gibraltar Funds & Investment Association (GFIA). Senior partner Albert J Isola CBE returned to the practice in 2023, following his tenure as Minister from 2013 to 2023.