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The BBC article “Blockchain: The revolution that hasn't quite happened” may be aptly titled.  It is indeed the case that there has not...

With International Women's Day a few weeks away, it is inspirational to see women challenging gender stereotypes.

On reflection of the details relating to the decision, it appears that the move to blacklist Cayman Islands stems from delay in the...

HMGoG’s Yacht Registration facilities provide a broad range of yacht registration services including general registrations, name changes,...

On Super Thursday, the 30th January 2020, HM Government of Gibraltar (HM GoG) published a number of important pieces of tax-related...

In this, our fourth In-Perspective interview, we speak to Anthony Provasoli, a Partner in Hassans’ Corporate & Commercial and Financial...

Imagine a place that has all the cosy charm of traditional, small-town British life but still enjoys 300 days of sunshine on average per...

The Financial Services Act 2019 (“FSA 2019”) finally came into effect on 15th January 2020. It filled me with dread when I saw that it...

Gibraltar’s new Financial Services Act (“the Act”) and accompanying regulations (“the LRP Regulations”) will come into force on 15...

On 18 December 2019, the European Parliament’s negotiating team reached a deal with the Council for the European Union on the...

The European Parliament has approved legislation which will see new rules in relation to the prudential regulation of the majority of EU...

,27/11/2019 Welcome to episode three of our In-Perspective series and to celebrate Thanksgiving, we have a very special guest, James...

On Thursday 21st November, Hassans, in the presence of the Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and the Minster for Environment, Sustainability...

To mark UN World Environment Day 2019 on 5th June, Hassans has announced the formal establishment of a specialised legal team providing...

Tap Global Ltd (TAP) has been granted the in-principle approval of their DLT licence from the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission....

On October 15th 2019, Gibraltar and the UK entered into a double taxation agreement. This was a landmark moment for Gibraltar and was one...

Hassans is pleased to announce its membership as part of the global law firm network Legalink. Legalink has a rigorous vetting process...

Each month we will be meeting with lawyers from around the firm to provide a series of industry perspectives in relation to current...

CEX.IO, the Gibraltar-based multi-functional cryptocurrency exchange, has recently received it’s DLT Provider’s Licence. The licence was...

As part of our 80th Anniversary celebrations this year, we have created a mini documentary series reflecting on how Gibraltar has changed...

This note sets out the application of EMIR and EMIR Refit to Alternative Investment Funds.   EMIR & EMIR REFIT Regulation (Eu) No...

Gibraltar, strategically located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, combines the Mediterranean climate and lifestyle alongside...

The Gibraltar Port Authority and Petrospot, together with HM Government of Gibraltar, Gibraltar Maritime Administration and other...

Data protection, cybersecurity and privacy – these are the defining talking points of our age. They also represent the three biggest...

Are you ready if you get the call? Successful applicants for the Hassan Centenary Terraces affordable housing scheme will be contacted...

Nigel Feetham, Partner of Hassans, was appointed to the rank of Queen’s Counsel on Friday 5th April 2019. The appointment brings the...

Chambers Europe launched today reinforces Hassans 17-year running streak as leading law firm in Gibraltar Hassans continues to be...

Hassans held a ceremony this evening for its staff to formally inaugurate the firm’s new home in Midtown, Queensway. The move to the top...

Chambers Global Practice Guides provide in-house counsel with expert legal commentary on the main practice areas in key jurisdictions...

5th Money Laundering Directive – The European Union’s regulatory gaze begins to shift towards crypto-currency exchanges and custodian...