career moves
Joelle Hernandez
Lizanne Noguera
Grahame Jackson
Hassans trio called to the Gibraltar Bar Three Hassans associates (pictured from left to right, Lizanne Noguera, Joelle Hernandez and Grahame Jackson) were called to the Gibraltar Bar/ Admitted to the Role of Solicitors in February. Joelle and Lizanne were called as barristers whilst Grahame was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Gibraltar. The petitions were presented by senior partner, James Levy QC. Lizanne specialises in corporate and commercial law and will work under James Levy, Joelle in Funds under James Lasry (partner and Head of Funds), and Grahame under Chris White (partner and Head of Tax). These three associates “show great potential and I am delighted that they will remain with their respective teams to complement the range of services and experience we can offer our clients,” says Javier Chincotta, Managing Partner. Grahame started on the ‘shop floor’ at Line Management where his talent was recognised, this took him through to paralegal and subsequently, with the firm’s assistance he studied part time, qualifying as an English solicitor last year. This shows that Hassans recognises talent through more than one route and is willing to support staff members and see them flourish and grow. Grahame’s previous experience in business (owning his own company) also means he has
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a wide range of skills and a deeper understanding of business matters, which can only enhance the service and knowledge given to clients. Joelle’s first taste of law was during a two week school work experience project at the Supreme Court in Gibraltar. She then spent the next five years at Cardiff University where she studied for her law degree gaining a creditable First Class Honours Degree and was awarded the “Cardiff Law School Prize” for outstanding academic achievement. Five summers spent
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Our young lawyers rising through the ranks are a credit to the firm and I look forward to seeing them progress their careers
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working at Hassans on the summer student work placement scheme gave her valuable experience and made it the obvious choice for her application for employment. The firm is proud to have Lizanne on board. She is an Oxford University graduate, who read modern history prior to studying for the Graduate Diploma in Law at Oxford Brookes University, and later embarking upon the Bar Vocational Course at City University, London. Lizanne also spent a summer on the student programme with Hassans. Given the firm’s prestige and its outstanding performance at an international level, she felt Hassans was the firm of choice in Gibraltar. James Levy QC adds “Our young lawyers rising through the ranks are a credit to the firm and I look forward to seeing them progress their careers with Hassans in order that we can continue to be ranked one of the leading law firms in Gibraltar”. n
GIBRALTAR MAGAZINE • MARCH 2010