Dispute resolution

Hassans

Client Satisfaction

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.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘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.’
‘Moshe Levy is an accomplished litigator - pragmatic and straightforward.'
'Samuel Marrache is a real star - very bright and a pleasure to work with.’
‘It's the largest firm in Gibraltar so there are capabilities across all industries. I deal with multimillion-pound litigation so the team I work with is very partner led - the partners I do instruct are excellent. The relationship we have is one of collaboration, the thought process and strategy evolves within the lawyer/client team, and our voices are heard at every stage. They are modern in their approach. Other firms can draft a fantastic essay, but in fast moving litigation, we need movement at a quick pace which the team delivers. ’
‘Daniel Feetham KC and Darren Martinez: Both are excellent communicators - they respond to emails within an hour or two, and are on the telephone whenever I call. Stand out for me is their extremely collaborative approach - whilst they are both hugely experienced, they invite comments and ensure clients feel part of the process. Despite his profile and experience, Daniel is extremely down to earth which, coupled with his excellent legal mind, makes him very easy to work with. Darren is always "on the ball", with excellent attention to detail. ’
‘I have found the Hassans disputes team to be a group of very highly talented, approachable and reliable lawyers. The team shows a real ability to work well as part of a large multi-national team of co-counsel, contributing appropriately-judged advice on law and strategy, keeping the rest of the team fully appraised of developments, and being responsive to requests for assistance. The quality of their advocacy in the Gibraltar courts, particularly that of Lewis Baglietto KC, is very high.’

Key clients

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

Work highlights

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.

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