Corporate Transactions and Restructuring in Gibraltar

In the dynamic environment of Gibraltar’s corporate sector transactions and restructuring projects require both precision and commercial insight. Gibraltar’s legal framework anchored by the Companies Act 2014 and sector-specific regulations provides efficient and modern tools for business growth transformation and risk mitigation.

Core Corporate Transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Gibraltar is a favourable jurisdiction for share and asset sales acquisitions of regulated firms and joint ventures. Law firms play an essential role in deal structuring due diligence negotiation regulatory approvals (GFSC “change of control” Gambling Commissioner) and disclosure management.
Equity Financing and Takeovers: From initial capital raises to public offerings and takeovers the legal regime supports smooth execution for both domestic and cross-border transactions. Firm expertise includes flotations secondary offerings and private placements for Gibraltar entities.
Joint Ventures and Partnerships: Strategic partnerships benefit from robust shareholder arrangements and bespoke agreements to reflect commercial goals and ensure protection for all parties.
Redomiciliation & Migration: Gibraltar law allows for seamless migration of companies in and out of the jurisdiction supporting business flexibility and international expansion.

Restructuring and Insolvency Solutions

Solvent and Insolvent Restructuring: The introduction of the Insolvency Act modernised procedures enabling voluntary solvent liquidations and in distressed situations administrative receiverships Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVAs) and schemes of arrangement. These mechanisms support the rehabilitation or orderly wind-down of business operations while protecting stakeholder interests.
Schemes of Arrangement: Companies can reorganise capital structure debt or ownership using court-approved schemes under the Companies Act. This is particularly effective for large restructurings where broad creditor and shareholder consensus is vital.
Group Reorganisations: Businesses operating in multiple sectors (financial insurance investment services) must comply with sectoral rules governing intra-group transactions and risk concentration ensuring transparency and regulatory compliance.
Fund and Investment Structures: Collective Investment Schemes have dedicated restructuring regulations to permit mergers master-feeder arrangements and portfolio rebalancing under EU-derived law.

How Hassans Can Assist

Hassans provides end-to-end support for corporate transactions and restructuring projects:

• Strategic Legal Advice: Advising on transaction structure regulatory compliance and cross-border implications tailored to your objectives.
• Due Diligence and Reporting: Full-spectrum due diligence for acquisitions disposals and restructuring a critical component to mitigate risk and uncover opportunities.
• Document Drafting & Negotiation: Drafting and negotiating transaction documents schemes of arrangement shareholder agreements and regulatory submissions ensuring robust legal protection and successful outcomes.
• Regulatory Approvals & Liaison: Managing GFSC approvals anti-trust clearances and liaising with sector regulators to expedite transactions and ensure compliance.
• Corporate Governance and Compliance: Advising on best practices for directors shareholder rights solvency management and ongoing statutory obligations supporting long-term corporate health.

With Gibraltar’s well-established legal infrastructure and its reputation for transactional expertise businesses gain a strategic advantage when operating locally or leveraging Gibraltar as a hub for international growth. Hassans stands ready to support your vision whether embarking on a transformative merger executing a strategic restructuring or navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

For further enquiries or tailored advice please reach out to me on matthew.torres@hassans.gi to discuss your objectives in confidence.