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CHRISTIAN C. HERNANDEZ

Partner

Telephone: +350 200 78363
E-mail: christian.hernandez@isolas.gi

Expertise

Christian is acknowledged as one of the leading lawyers in Gibraltar in the fields of corporate and real estate finance, banking and financial services. He has been named as a leading individual in these fields by Chambers and Partners, the European Legal 500 and Global Counsel 3000 amongst others. He has been the leading partner in a large number of substantial transactions ranging from mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and management buyouts, corporate and structured finance and regulatory issues. Among others he represents major European and American high street and investment banks, property developers, insurance companies and UK and Irish PLCs.

In addition to his corporate practice Christian is recognised internationally for his work in admiralty and shipping law and his portfolio of clients include the International Transport Workers’ Federation, P&I Clubs, banks and shipowners.

Memberships

· Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
· The Gibraltar Bar Council
· The Association of Fellows and Legal Scholars of the Centre for   International Legal Studies
· Director of the Gibraltar Chamber of Commerce (2003)

Background

2001 Partner, Isola & Isola
1995 Called to the Bar of England and Wales and the Gibraltar Bar

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What they say about Christian.

"Christian Hernandez wins plaudits for his strength in corporate and real estate transactions. He is also noted for expertise in non-contentious and disputes work in the admiralty area." CHAMBERS & PARTNERS 2007- EUROPE GUIDE

"Christian Hernandez has a first-class reputation for skilfully utilising his banking and finance expertise on a breadth of high-value instructions, including international securitisations, real estate finance and the establishment and licensing of banks and captive insurance companies." THE LEGAL 500, 2007

"Hernandez is well known for his expertise in ship arrest and has a strong track record for his handling of shipping cases." THE LEGAL 500, 2007

What they don't say about Christian.

"He enjoys sailing and motor sports and regularly goes to Africa to participate in Rally Raids."