The GibJets launch party, held at the Gibraltar Airport, was a huge success.

Minister Joe Holliday along with 150 invitees attended the event, which was organised by Copywrite PR.
Three jets were on the apron; a Falcon 200 and two Falcon 100’s.

A big “thank you” to Airport Manager John Gonçalves who made it all possible.

KPMG has opened a new office in Gibraltar after a break of four years. The global audit and advisory firm ceased to have direct representation in Gibraltar in 2004, but the attractions of the jurisdiction as a vibrant and growing financial services centre, and a key gateway to Europe, have proved too hard to resist.
Neil Duggan, KPMG Gibraltar’s Audit Director commenting on the new set up said, “Our re-establishment in Gibraltar has been welcomed by Government, our international clients, and indeed our fellow professionals and we are extremely grateful for all of the advice and support we have received throughout the process”.
The new Gibraltar firm will form a part of an informal network of KPMG offices in the leading offshore jurisdictions, all of whom work closely together to deliver the specialised professional services essential to clients operating in the international financial services environment.
In the initial stages of operation, KPMG Gibraltar will be supported by KPMG’s Isle of Man member firm. David McGarry, Managing Director of KPMG Isle of Man and also Chairman of the network of KPMG offshore firms stated, “Whilst the support of KPMG Isle of Man will be essential in the early stages of the operation of our Gibraltar office, we recognise that strong local presence and the development of key relationships will be critical to our longer term success, and we are placing a high priority on the recruitment of highly qualified and experienced Gibraltar-based professionals for our new team”.

Gibraltar Rugby Club would like to thank Andy Hunter and John Hunter of the Lord Nelson for their sponsorship of the junior rugby team.
This is the second season the juniors have played in the Andalucía league and there have been marked improvements, with a great win against Los Jabalíes beating them convincingly 54-0. With the help from the Lord Nelson, Gibraltar Rugby Club were able to provide transport for all away games and cover most of the costs of hiring a pitch in nearby Pueblo Nuevo. Special mention should also be given to the other junior sponsors; Stan James and Taylor Woodrow, both of whom have financially helped the junior team this year.
The future looks bright for the Gibraltar junior team! For more information about Gibraltar Rugby go to www.gibraltarrugby.com or visit the Lord Nelson during a televised rugby match and no doubt a member of the club will be there!!

Since their merger with the Gibraltar office of London law firm Denton Wilde Sapte at the beginning of 2006 and their subsequent accreditation as a Law Society training establishment, Triay Stagnetto Neish (TSN) has been actively recruiting some of the best young lawyers available.
The Firm has this year received the accolade of ‘Top Ranked Firm’ in the 2008 Chambers & Partners Europe directory.

Kathryn Moran
Kathryn specialises in general civil and commercial litigation with emphasis on clinical negligence, personal injury and employment matters.
Kathryn is a graduate of Liverpool University and the College of Law (Chester). After graduating from the College of Law in 2001, Kathryn worked for a top 50 national UK law firm as a paralegal for several years, before being admitted as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2006, and Gibraltar in 2007.
Kathryn has considerable experience in representing, advising and defending Local Authorities in personal injury and employer liability matters, NHS Trusts in clinical negligence claims and large employers such as Royal Mail in a variety of employment and commercial matters, including contentious and non-contentious matters.
Kathryn’s spare time is spent taking part in extreme sports such as skydiving, scuba diving and motor biking.

Tristan Cano
Tristan worked for several years as a derivatives trader before joining TSN as a trainee solicitor in July of 2007. Prior to working as a trader Tristan conducted his undergraduate studies in Nottingham before moving on to the University of Manchester to undertake their LL.M programme in International Business Law.
Tristan’s strong financial background allows him to bring a unique perspective to the in-depth analysis of legal issues that can arise when conducting business across national frontiers and an understanding of the appropriate type of legal solution to be adopted.
Tristan is also a successful journalist writing locally and for international publications on areas such as finance and Gibraltar’s gaming industry.

Matthew Oldham
Matthew graduated from the University of Leicester and went on to complete the LPC at the College of Law in Birmingham where he graduated with distinction.
He went on to spend 4 years practicing at a large regional firm in the North West of England before joining TSN in February of 2008.
Specialising in all manner of property transactions, commercial and corporate matters Matthew has brought the benefit of a wide variety of experience and expertise in these areas to TSN and Gibraltar.
In his spare time Matthew enjoys playing and watching football, in particular his beloved Stockport County F.C.

Nick Culatto
Nick read law at the University of Kent in Canterbury and then went on to study for an LL.M in International Maritime Law at the University of Nottingham where his Masters dissertation consisted of a rebuttal of Gibraltar’s labelling as a Flag of Convenience.
Nick joined TSN as a trainee solicitor in September 2007 and is developing an expertise not just in the area of maritime law, but has also had experience with commercial litigation having been involved with various aspects of the New Flame matter and on the PDP v GBC case on the eve of the last general election.
Nick is also a keen rugby fan and plays for the Gibraltar Rugby team on a weekly basis.

Louis Pitto
Louis first came to TSN as a student during the summer of 2003. Louis formally joined the firm in November 2007.
Louis did his LL.B at Nottingham Law School where he also completed a general LL.M on subjects including international dispute resolution, medical negligence, intellectual property and public company law.
After completing the BVC at the College of Law he was called to the bar in England and Wales and is a member of London’s Inner Temple.
Louis recently welcomed the birth of his first son and spends much of his spare time with his young family.