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Paul Grant
Senior Associate | Signature Litigation
Office Location: Gibraltar
Jurisdiction
Gibraltar
Top Specialisms
Commercial Litigation
Estates: Contentious
Trusts: Contentious
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Professional Biography
Paul has a broad litigation experience having advised clients in a wide range of contentious matters. He was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2017 and subsequently to the Gibraltar Bar in 2019. Paul specialises in contentious trust matters and has appeared as a junior in the Chancery Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar and the Court of Appeal on matters relating to the administration of trusts and insolvency. Paul has been involved in commercial disputes touching upon shareholder disputes, construction and insurance. He has also advised banks on regulatory matters and has been instructed in relation to inquests and public inquiries.. Most recently, he represented Gibfibre Limited in a “first of its kind” competition law claim against Gibtelecom Limited under the (Gibraltar) Competition Act 2020. Paul also has also advised clients in relation to defamation and privacy matters, as well as landlord and tenant disputes.
Question : What drew you to specialise in private client law/ wealth advisory?
Answer: Gibraltar is a buoyant jurisdiction in this space having established itself a solid and robust financial centre since the 1990's. The Gibraltar Court has long dealt with valuable and complex contentious trust disputes involving sophisticated. As an aspiri
Question : For lawyers entering private client law, what are key skills you think are essential?
Answer: In my view, lawyers entering private client law increasingly need strong interpersonal and communication skills to assist them in building trust and to effectively advise clients on sensitive matters like wills, trusts, and estate planning. This is partic
Question : With the evolving landscape of the private client world, what are recent trends or shifts you are excited to explore?
Answer: One exciting trend is the rise of cross-border estate planning, as families increasingly have assets and beneficiaries in multiple jurisdictions. As a practitioner, it is exciting to deal with matters requiring innovative solutions that require considerat
Question : Where is your favourite place to take a peer for a cocktail or coffee?
Answer: Casa Pepe, Gibraltar; the Pregnant Man, Chancery Lane.