Mrs Sarah Bray > ISOLAS LLP > Gibraltar, Gibraltar > Lawyer Profile

ISOLAS LLP
PORTLAND HOUSE, GLACIS ROAD
Gibraltar

Work Department

Property & Real Estate Department

Position

Partner

Career

Sarah was a Gibraltar scholar whilst at school and graduated from the University of Leeds with a First-Class Honours degree in Law. She leads the property and real estate department at the firm. Her team assists and advises clients on all aspects of property law in Gibraltar and also acts for banks and lenders in relation to both large-scale real estate financing and smaller day-to-day security matters.

Sarah’s work is mainly focused on residential property, acting on offplan and resales from the reservation stages, to exchange of contracts, through to completion and post-completion matters.

Her recent work for developers includes the CitiHome and One Bayside projects. She continues to act for the lessors and management companies of Kings Wharf, Atlantic Suites, Portland House and the Cornwall’s Centre.

Sarah acted for the Government of Gibraltar in the drafting of the first Fair Trading Act and the legal framework and supporting documents required for the establishment of an Office of Fair Trading in Gibraltar. She also acted for the Government of Gibraltar in the drafting of the Lasting Powers of Attorney & Capacity Act 2018, which introduced much greater decision-making powers and autonomy for individuals who wish to plan ahead with their financial and health and welfare matters. Sarah has presented various breakfast briefings, workshops and prepared information brochures on the LPA legislation since it came into force, in order to increase awareness on the topic.

 

Languages

English,Spanish and basic Italian

Memberships

Sarah is a member of the AIJA International Association of Young Lawyers and attends conferences relating to property and private client matters.

Education

University of Leeds, College of Law, York.

Leisure

Sarah is a qualified Royal Academy of Dance ballet teacher and enjoys travelling and history of art.

Lawyer Rankings

Gibraltar > Real estate and construction

(Next Generation Partners)

Sarah BrayISOLAS LLP

Praised as ‘always extremely professional and responsive’, ISOLAS LLP continues to be involved in high-end residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in Gibraltar. It is also known for its expertise in commercial and residential landlord and tenant work, areas in which Mark Isola KC excels. Samantha Grimes advises landlords on commercial developments, leases and licenses. She is also instructed by developers on construction and development finance work. Sarah Bray and associate Katrina Isola are ‘both standout property lawyers’ and are active in commercial developments and conveyancing.