Hassans' Training Contract Scheme 2026
Hassans has been serving and building lasting relationships with local and international clients for over 80 years. During that time, our firm has grown significantly and has played an important role in Gibraltar’s development.
We know that our junior lawyers are the future of our business, and we are proud of our track record in nurturing future industry leaders. We pride ourselves on identifying and recruiting talented individuals and providing them with an environment in which they can innovate, influence change and thrive both personally and professionally.
We believe our business flourishes when our lawyers feel valued and are given the right tools, opportunities and support to develop and grow.
Not all training contracts are the same. Get ahead and secure your future with Hassans.
Applications for our Training Contract Scheme open in October.
You can learn more about the educational and legal journeys of some of our former trainees here. Each has gone on to be recognised by a leading legal directory as a leader in their field.
Caroline Lane is a Senior Associate in Hassans’ Financial Services and Shipping departments, having joined the firm in 2018 and trained across several different areas, including fiduciary services, Litigation and Funds. Her training also included secondments with the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and the Gibraltar Stock Exchange, giving her experience beyond private practice.
Caroline studied Law at the University of Reading, including a year studying Spanish law at the Universidad de Salamanca, before completing an LLM in Corporate and Commercial Law at Queen Mary University of London and the Bar Professional Training Course at City University. She was admitted to the Bar of England & Wales in 2018.
Today, Caroline Lane advises regulated businesses, particularly insurance firms and electronic money institutions, as well as investment vehicles, and also works on the sale, purchase and Gibraltar registration of vessels and superyachts.
She contributes to Hassans’ legal thought leadership and was one of the lawyers involved in ‘On the Principles of Gibraltar Taxation’, the first original work on Gibraltar tax published since 2006. Caroline Lane also plays an active role in the wider profession as Head of the Technical Committee of the Gibraltar Funds and Investments Association and sits on the executive of the Gibraltar Law Council.
Shane Danino is a Senior Associate at Hassans specialising in dispute resolution, with a particular focus on criminal defence, public and administrative law, personal injury and clinical negligence. He joined Hassans in April 2024 and has developed a busy advocacy practice, regularly appearing before Gibraltar’s courts, including the Court of Appeal, and now leads the firm’s dedicated crime team.
Shane studied Law at Kingston University, graduating with First-Class Honours, before completing an LLM in International Financial Law at King’s College London with Distinction and the Bar Professional Training Course at the University of Law in London. He was called to the Bar of England & Wales in 2018 and admitted as a barrister in Gibraltar in 2020.
His practice provides extensive experience of advocacy, including jury trials, appeals and judicial review proceedings, alongside wider civil litigation.
Shane is also actively involved in developing the profile of criminal law as a distinct area of practice in Gibraltar and has strongly contributed to the development of Hassans’ criminal law offering.
Anna Barnett (née Buhler) is an Associate specialising in Corporate and Commercial and Gaming work at Hassans.
A First-Class Law graduate from the University of Liverpool, Anna went on to complete the Legal Practice Course with distinction and is now qualified as a Solicitor in both Gibraltar and England and Wales.
Her practice ranges from advising gaming businesses on regulatory and licensing matters to significant corporate transactions, financing, investments and corporate structuring. She is also a contributor to Hassans’ thought leadership, writing on developments affecting the gaming sector including advertising regulation and gambling duty reform.
Anna previously took part in Hassans’ Summer Programme herself, providing a great example of how an early introduction to the firm can develop into a legal career at Hassans.
Jerome Compson is an Associate specialising in Financial Services, FinTech and Funds at Hassans, advising businesses operating across banking, cryptocurrency, blockchain, e-money, payments and other technology-led financial services.
His route into law began with a Business & Marketing degree at Manchester Metropolitan University, followed by the Graduate Diploma in Law at the University of Law and the Bar Training Course at Manchester Metropolitan University. He qualified at the Bar of England & Wales in 2021 and was called to the Gibraltar Bar in 2023.
Today his work encompasses regulatory and licensing advice, corporate governance, compliance, structuring, acquisitions and other transactional matters. He also writes on developments within financial services and emerging technology and is ranked by Legal 500 2026 as a Leading Associate for both Banking and Finance and FinTech.
To find out more as to whether Hassans is the right firm for you, check out our FAQs below which provides you with all you need to know about the firm, what skill set and characteristics we are looking for, as well as insights from lawyers who started out as trainees at the firm, and what their experience has been.
Hassans’ Trainee Recruitment FAQs
- Why Hassans?
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We are entrepreneurial.
We are committed to fulfilling Gibraltar’s potential, and have been a driving force within the local economy, at the very forefront of those industries for which Gibraltar is known internationally, including gaming, fintech, and blockchain. If you are passionate about new industries Hassans is the right place for you.
We are bold.
Being entrepreneurial requires courage. We embrace challenges and learn how to manage them. We understand that achievements are the result of relentless pursuits, and find confidence knowing that we are all driven by the will to make an impact, and improve things.
We are human.
The need for community is paramount, and defines our very nature as human beings. A large part of our ability to keep true with our entrepreneurial spirit, and to boldly take on new challenges, stems from knowing that we can find support and guidance. Whilst we have an international attitude, and proudly embrace the very highest standards of service, we never let go of our more personal side. We treasure relationships, and look out for each other.
- What can you expect from Hassans?
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Experience.
At Hassans you will gain exposure to a wide range of practice areas. We advise high-profile local and international clients on a broad range of issues, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting, novel and challenging matters. Working with international clients also means that you will experience working with lawyers in other jurisdictions and across multiple-time zones.
Expert learning.
You will learn from leading lawyers that are recognised as experts in their fields. Our Trainee Training Programme will provide you with the opportunity to learn from senior lawyers that have developed and continue to shape the industries that they work in.
Self-development.
We can only improve as a business if our lawyers do as well. This is why we encourage our lawyers to develop their technical expertise as well as their personal skills and have established the Hassans Academy, through which all lawyers are given ongoing training suited to each stage of their careers. We also financially support our lawyers who undertake further studies.
Social.
You will find a diverse group of individuals whom all contribute to a hard-working but collegiate and enjoyable working atmosphere. At our core is a vibrant group of junior lawyers who appreciate the importance of striving for excellence to maintain the Hassans reputation, whilst achieving a good work-life balance and promoting a positive working environment for all.
- What we are looking for?
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Ambition.
Our trainees are given responsibility from the outset to deal directly with clients, provide support to their teams and become involved in important matters. We look for people who thrive off this responsibility and seek out opportunities.
Commercial drive and entrepreneurial spirit.
Our business is to support our clients’ businesses. An understanding and awareness of commercial issues is crucial. Trainees should also be commercial in their approach to dealing with clients, getting involved in marketing the firm’s services and building new business.
Strong interpersonal skills.
We are a collaborative firm with a varied and diverse client base.
The ability to work in a team and communicate appropriately and efficiently is key.
Motivation to learn and develop.
We believe we can all learn from each other and never stop learning.
We look for trainees who are inquisitive and also willing to share their experience, ideas and opinions with others.
Academic achievement.
We expect a demonstrable strong academic history however we are equally as interested in your non-academic achievements and experiences.
To be eligible to apply for a training contract candidates must have successfully completed the Bar Training Course (BTC) or Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or be currently undertaking one of these courses with an expected completion date of no later than the 31st of August 2027.
- What is our diversity policy?
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Our clients come from all corners of the globe and all walks of life and so do we.
We celebrate the fact that we are all equally different and we welcome enquiries from everyone. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff can be themselves and feel empowered to succeed is central to our recruitment process.
If you have any disability-related queries or would like to have a conversation with our experienced team regarding adjustments, please contact our Head of Human Resources, Richard Mor on richard.mor@hassans.gi
- What does the training contract involve?
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During your training contract, you will spend time across the four main departments of the firm: Corporate & Commercial, Private Clients, Property and Litigation. You will also attend the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law and the Professional Skills Course at the University of Gibraltar.
The Hassans’ Trainee Training Programme will help you navigate through the many activities and responsibilities of your role as a Hassans’ trainee.
During your first few weeks, you will be briefed on your role and introduced to the different tools which form part of your day to day work. You will learn about how the firm is structured and how it operates and, will be introduced to different departments and practitioners.
Following this induction, you will receive ongoing training covering substantive aspects (such as contract drafting) as well as soft-skills (such as research and communication) which we firmly believe form a core part of any successful career in law.
We want to empower you, and the Trainee Training Programme is our way of giving you the best tools to unleash your potential and prepare you to face the many exciting challenges which will arise during your career.
- How can I apply for a training contract?
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Most of our trainees are recruited from our Summer Programme however, we are always keen to hear from quality candidates that have not previously attended our Summer Programme.
The application window for our Training Contract Scheme will open in October 2026.
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