Hassans International Law Firm

Hassans International Law Firm Limited is the largest law firm in Gibraltar. It was founded in 1939 by Sir Joshua Hassan, who later served as Chief Minister of Gibraltar for many years. Today it has over 80 lawyers and support staff and is ranked as the leading Gibraltar firm by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

Aviation work

Hassans helped draft the Civil Aviation Act 2024, the law that lets Gibraltar build aviation services, including the new Gibraltar Aircraft Registry. The firm offers a full range of legal services for private and corporate aircraft owners who want to use Gibraltar.

Corporate and finance services

• SPV set-up: forming or moving special purpose vehicles that own aircraft
• Deals and aircraft finance: acting for banks, owners, manufacturers and leasing companies in aircraft purchases and financing
• Documents: drafting and negotiating leases, mortgages and other security for registered aircraft
• Legal opinions: on deals, security and enforcement for Gibraltar registered aircraft
• Escrow services
• Tax advice for private owners and holding companies

Disputes and insurance

• Enforcement, breach of contract and debt recovery
• Aircraft arrest and repossession
• Insolvency
• Advice on aviation liability insurance and loss or damage to aircraft

Private client services

• Residency, including Category 2 and HEPSS status
• Setting up or moving a family office to Gibraltar
• Company management, trusts, funds, wills and probate
• Property and superyacht ownership and berthing

Why Gibraltar

Hassans describes Gibraltar as an onshore finance centre with legal and structuring tools for wealthy owners and holding companies. Aircraft registration adds to the Red Ensign superyacht registry already offered there.

Contact

Madison Building, Midtown, Queensway, Gibraltar GX11 1AA
Email: info@hassans.gi