Charles Gomez & Co.

28/09/2026

Charles Gomez: "Twenty-four years ago, I put forward that Spain, Morocco and Gibraltar had more to gain from cooperation than confrontation. Today, that message feels more urgent than ever.

In this article, I revisit that argument and ask whether we still have the political imagination and will to build a more stable future across the Strait."

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Barrister Charles Gomez examines Spain–Morocco tensions, Gibraltar’s sovereignty and the urgent case for cooperation across the Strait of Gibraltar.

03/07/2026

Charles Gomez: The point is a constitutional one. The nolle prosequi is an arcane and exceptional power. Its use may affect the administration of justice, the rights of individuals, and public confidence in the rule of law. It is therefore essential not to confuse the position in the United Kingdom, where the Attorney General is answerable within a very different parliamentary structure, with the position in Gibraltar.

In Gibraltar, the relevant constitutional safeguard is not a High Court of Parliament. It is the Supreme Court of ...

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30/06/2026

Significance of 2017 Spanish Supreme Court Judgment to Gibraltar’s new normal post “Treaty”
By Charles Gomez

The publication of the proposed UK–EU Treaty concerning Gibraltar has understandably focused public attention on questions of border fluidity, economic integration, institutional cooperation and constitutional safeguards.

Much of the discussion has recently centred upon the proposed Concordat currently under discussion between the Governments of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.

That instrument is expected to address an issue of major constitutional importance which is how Gibraltar's democratic wishes are to be protected where the United Kingdom remains the international treaty party whilst Gibraltar bears the direct consequences of the Treaty’s operation.

The Concordat is therefore widely understood as an attempt to reconcile two constitutional realities... continue reading: https://www.lawequitygibraltar.com/news-details/significance-of-2017-spanish-supreme-court-judgment-to-gibraltars-new-normal-post-treaty-113

22/06/2026

Acting for VSB Limited, Charles Gomez & Co successfully advanced arguments that led the Supreme Court of Gibraltar to adopt, for the first time, a constitutional costs principle protecting bona fide claimants challenging the State.

The Court held that genuine constitutional litigants should not ordinarily be liable for the Government's legal costs simply because they are unsuccessful.

The Court also limited the Government's recoverable costs to those of a local legal team, rejecting recovery of substantial London King's Counsel fees in the absence of prior approval.

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31/03/2026

Charles Gomez & Co are delighted to announce the appointment of barrister Amy Ullger.

Principal Barrister Charles Gomez said: “Amy’s call to the Gibraltar Bar is a reflection not only of her academic and professional achievements, but of the character, diligence and sound judgment she brings to the profession. She has already demonstrated a strong commitment to the law through her experience across leading firms in the United Kingdom, her work with the public, and her contributions within our own litigation team. Amy combines legal ability with maturity, integrity and instinct, qualities that cannot easily be taught, and we are confident she will uphold and enhance the standards of the Gibraltar Bar.”

Amy Ullger added: "I am very grateful to my family for their unwavering support, and to the team at Charles Gomez & Co for exposing me to an extraordinary range of complex legal work at the cutting edge of the profession."

27/01/2026

In this opinion piece, the Principal Barrister of Charles Gomez & Co warns that recent parliamentary events risk undermining the rule of law in Gibraltar. The article raises concerns about executive overreach, political interference in policing and prosecutions, and the misuse of parliamentary privilege, and calls for a renewed defence of established principles of justice and democracy.

Gibraltar barrister Charles Gomez warns of constitutional breakdown, executive overreach and threat to the rule of law following January 2026 parliamentary events.

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

Statement of Former Commissioner of the Royal Gibraltar Police, Ian McGrail, on the Inquiry Report (GBC 23.12.2025)

23/12/2025

Statement of Charles Gomez, Prinicpal Barrister at Charles Gomez & Co, on the Inquiry Report (GBC 23.12.2025)

23/12/2025

Press Release (23.12.2025): Landmark Inquiry Report Vindicates Ian McGrail - "Grossly improper" and "sinister" interventions in serious criminal investigation by Chief Minister.

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"Grossly improper" and "sinister" interventions in serious criminal investigation by Chief Minister.