Isola & Isola are delighted to welcome two new lawyers, Deirdre Diomède and Nicola Wynne, to the practice.
Deirdre Diomède LLB (Hons)
Deidre, who speaks French, Spanish and Italian, obtained an LLB Honours Degree in Law and before being called to the Bar in 2000 worked for BBC Radio 4 where she was involved in the production of foreign language broadcasts. After a number of years at the BBC she moved to the North West and worked in the field of Management Accountancy. She received the Richard Isaacson Memorial Scholarship which is awarded to one pupil in North-West England each year. Following her call, Deidre practiced as a Barrister at Oriel Chambers, one of the larger Chambers in Liverpool, and now specialises in Personal Injury, Clinical and Professional Negligence, Housing Law, Ancillary Relief and General Common Law.

Nicola Wynne LLB (Hons)
Nicola obtained an LLB Honours Degree in Law and after leaving University, served 4 years as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Service before returning to the law and qualifying as a Solicitor in 2003. She completed her training contract with CMS Cameron McKenna, one of the top ten law firms in the UK, gaining experience in Pensions, Insurance, Commercial Litigation and Corporate Law. Nicola went on to specialise in the area of Pensions and before coming to Gibraltar, worked for the leading UK Pensions law firm, Sacker & Partners LLP.

Peter Isola, Managing Partner of Isola & Isola said: “As the firm continues to develop and expand I can’t think of a better time for Deidre and Nicola to join us. They are important members of our team who both bring with them a degree of expertise which will, without doubt, contribute to the continued development of the practice. I am delighted to welcome them to the firm and wish them every success in Gibraltar.”

Mark Truman-Davies MCMI
Mark has joined the Triay & Triay team as Office Manager following the departure of his predecessor Charles Gubbins. Well known locally following almost 16 years in Private and Premium Banking, the last 8 years of which were with NatWest, Gibraltar, where he successfully led the local Higher Net Worth customer relationship team. He has a wealth of experience in Man Management and Administration hailing from his prior 8 years in The Queen’s and The Royal Gibraltar Regiments.
The remit in the Office Manager role is to coordinate and manage the Human Resource, Administration, Marketing & PR, Partners and Special Projects functions for the firm.
He says ‘This is a particularly exciting time to be joining Triay & Triay. It is a long established and extremely successful practice, which has ambitious plans for the medium and long term future. To be involved in the planning and taking the lead in implementing these changes is a challenging and exciting prospect. The firm has a great ‘family’ atmosphere, and I have felt at home from the minute I walked in on my first day. I am hoping to be able to use my knowledge, experience and relationships for the benefit of Triay & Triay as a whole as we move forward.’

Ivan Robba LL.B LL.M
As part of Triay & Triay’s ambitious plans for growth the firm is delighted to introduce as part of the team, Ivan Robba.
Ivan completed his degree in Law at Leeds University before obtaining a Masters in E-Commerce Law. Further study at Newcastle University saw him complete his BVC and he was, thereafter, called to the Bar in October 2006.
Joining the firm’s growing Commercial Department, he has worked on a number of different projects already but aspires to specialise in, but not be limited to, the E-Commerce sector which is currently an area of Gibraltar’s economy that is thriving.
He says ‘I was extremely excited at the prospect of working and developing at a firm as prestigious as Triay & Triay. I have been made most welcome and am delighted to be able to tap into the breadth of experience we have here, in order to assist the firm in achieving it’s vision and goals for the future’.

Major Patrick H Canessa ED LLB (Hons)
Another addition to Triay & Triay’s team and one who needs little introduction locally; having been a stalwart of the business community and The Gibraltar Regiment for many years, as well as the Honorary Consul for Italy, is Patrick Canessa.
Fulfilling a lifelong ambition to embark on a career in law he brings with him valuable commercial experience, which is already paying dividends within the litigation department.
Receiving his Law Degree through the Open University, he took the bold step to leave Gibraltar for a year and studied for the BVC at the College of Law in London. Called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in July 2007 he returned home and joined Triay & Triay as an Associate in September.
He says “I feel honoured to be part of the Triay & Triay team. I am very close to the family and can’t imagine having gone anywhere else. I was fifty years old on the 1st November and on that day I also defended (and won!) my first trial at the Magistrates Court. It all feels very strange. However, I could not have done any of this without the support of Vivian my wife and Christina and Julian my children, and the encouragement of the firm.”

Jeremy Acton BA (Hons)
Another recent addition to Triay & Triay’s team is Jeremy Acton. Jeremy has an undergraduate degree in politics and carried out his legal studies as a post-graduate, completing his call to the Bar in England in 2006.
Prior to studying law, Jeremy worked for a number of years in structured finance and investment banking. This background provides the firm with additional experience and expertise in banking, finance, and all matters commercial. Jeremy works primarily alongside Javier Triay, but also assists two other of the firm’s partners, Monchi Triay and Robert Vasquez.
Triay and Triay are delighted to welcome Jeremy on board as an Associate. Mark Truman-Davies, Office Manager says “The future of T&T is bright, with a number of capable young lawyers joining the ranks of the firm. This growth is just a part of the firm’s exciting plans for the coming years.” Jeremy said “I’ve really enjoyed the start I have had at Triay & Triay. It is a well respected firm with a lot of work to get my teeth into, and the atmosphere’s great”.

Edward Morland MA (Hons)
Triay & Triay’s team has also expanded with the addition of Edward Morland. Eddy has an undergraduate degree in Mediaeval History at the University of St. Andrews, before carrying out his legal studies as a post-graduate at BPP in London. He completed his call to the Bar in England in 2005.
Prior to studying law, Eddy worked for a Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Club. This background provides the firm with additional experience and expertise in shipping, insurance and all matters commercial. Eddy works primarily alongside Freddie Vasquez QC, but also assists one other of the firm’s partners, Charles Simpson.
Eddy says “I was extremely pleased to have been given the opportunity to join a firm such as Triay and Triay whose values of integrity, commitment, entrepreneurship, teamwork, and fun so closely mirrors my own outlook on life”.

Yvette Sanguinetti LL.B LL.M
Yvette completed her Degree in law at Kingston University with a class 2:1 with honours in June 2004. She then went on to do a Masters Degree at Kingston University and obtained a distinction in 2005, before completing the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court in 2006. She was then admitted as a Barrister of England and Wales by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple on the 12th October 2006 and then in Gibraltar on the 15th December 2006.
Yvette works closely with one of the firm’s partners Mark Isola, the firm’s specialist in employment law, and her key areas of practice include Personal Injury and Employment Law.
“I am very proud and honoured to be a part of such a prestigious firm as Triay & Triay. I appreciate the fact that the firm mixes traditional values with a progressive modern outlook. I am also excited to be a part of Triay & Triay’s ambitious plans for significant growth and to achieve a higher profile both locally and internationally.

Adrian previously at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. for 15 years held a number of senior positions within the branch, his last role being Country Compliance Representative.

His new role at Merchant Corporate Services will involve the developing of client business relationships. Adrian holds an MA in Enterprise Management from Durham University Business School. He is the current Chairman of the Gibraltar Association of Compliance Officers and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Management.”

MH Bland have recently appointed Ian Penfold as a Director of the company.

Ian, 34 years old, joined 14 years ago as a shipping clerk and quickly worked his way up to become Marine Operations Manager. Within the past few years Ian has spearheaded the company’s growth in Spain and now leads busy agencies in Algeciras and Ceuta as well as the home port of Gibraltar.
Announcing the appointment, Johnnie Gaggero welcomed the enthusiasm and experience in marine operations that Ian would bring to the Board.
“I am both pleased and honoured to be appointed a Director of MH Bland & Co Ltd and would like to extend my gratitude to my now fellow members of the Board for their faith in me. I have always believed in, and felt very much a part of, the company and my appointment only gives me more confidence to continue in my efforts to take MH Bland further.”
He joins Johnnie Gaggero, George Gaggero and Clive Moberley on the Board.

The Partners of Pricewaterhouse Coopers are pleased to announce the recent promotion of Barry Pillans to Director in the Assurance practice of the Gibraltar firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers Limited. Barry, an MA (Hons) graduate from Aberdeen University joined the local firm in September 2004 having previously worked with Pricewaterhouse Coopers in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Prior to joining Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Barry trained in Scotland and qualified as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.

Barry has brought with him a breadth of audit experience in the financial services sector and in particular Banking and Capital Markets in which he specialised in during his time in the Middle East. He also has a thorough working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and has been instrumental in training local staff and advising external parties in this area. He now takes on the challenge of heading the firm’s dynamic and growing assurance practice, maintaining its focus on consistent audit quality.

Barry also has experience in Due Diligence and Corporate Finance and has additional responsibility for learning and education for the firm. He is currently a member of the training committee of the Gibraltar Society of Chartered and Certified Accountancy Bodies.