Isabella Lombard

Isabella is a legal professional specialising in financial services, emerging technologies, and digital innovation, with a focus on the rapidly evolving Web3 and blockchain sectors. Since joining Hassans, she has established herself as a trusted advisor to clients navigating complex regulatory frameworks and high-growth business environments. She has notably assisted in the formation of both Private and Experienced Investor Funds, as well as in the preparation and submission of applications for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), VASP registrations, and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) licenses.

She works closely with startups and industry innovators, providing strategic, commercially focused guidance that translates intricate legal requirements into practical, growth-oriented solutions. Known for her ability to craft innovative solutions and deliver tailored advice, she ensures that each client’s unique objectives are met while maintaining regulatory compliance. Her foresight in anticipating regulatory developments and adapting strategies accordingly gives clients a decisive advantage in competitive markets.

Committed to professional excellence, Isabella continuously expands her expertise to remain at the forefront of legal and technological change. This commitment, paired with a proven track record and consistent results, has positioned her as a standout and highly promising rising lawyer, recognised as a trusted advisor in Gibraltar’s financial services sector.

The following are examples of Isabella’s work:

• Miracle World Ventures (Globix liquidation) liquidation of a BVI crypto trader and potential claims against directors. The subject of a recent article in the Financial Times: Gibraltar court freezes crypto assets in hunt for missing $43mn | Financial Times (ft.com).

• Hyde, Wild and Simpson as Liquidators of Miracle World Ventures Limited (BVI) applications for recognition under UNCITRAL, leave to serve out of the jurisdiction on director and Persons Unknown (Binance) (ongoing).

• GR123 Insurance Company Limited application for an administration order and subsequent representation of the Joint Administrators in all aspects of the administration including the investigation of potential claims against the directors, auditors, actuaries and claims handlers (ongoing).
  
• Braganza v Domaine Fund (2020- ongoing) – Claims arising out of the collapse of a major domain name acquisition and development company. Includes complex questions of trust law including the meaning and effect of a Trust Letter on shares purchased by investors.