Kevin Colombo

Consultant

Kevin is a consultant to the firm, having worked in the service of HM Government of Gibraltar for a number of years. Rising to the rank of Executive Officer at....

Kevin is a consultant to the firm, having worked in the service of HM Government of Gibraltar for a number of years. Rising to the rank of Executive Officer at HM Customs & Excise at a young age, Kevin pursued a law degree and thereafter completed the Bar Vocational Course at the Inns of Court School of Law, becoming a member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn.

Called to the Bar of England and Wales in 1996 and in the same year, admitted to the Supreme Court of Gibraltar as a Barrister and Solicitor, Kevin continued in Government service at the Gibraltar Law Offices where he also completed a Master of Arts with distinction in Enterprise Management.

Kevin is an experienced prosecutor and was awarded the coveted red barrister’s bag for his role in a high-profile drugs and money-laundering case. Kevin also has considerable experience in other areas of law and as such, is very skilled both in and out of the courtroom, particularly with legal research and with finding solutions to complex issues.

Roy Sharma

Consultant

Roy is a consultant to the firm, having qualified as a solicitor in 1997. He practised in the United Kingdom for five years before settling in Gibraltar in 2004, where....

Roy is a consultant to the firm, having qualified as a solicitor in 1997. He practised in the United Kingdom for five years before settling in Gibraltar in 2004, where he was called to the Gibraltar Bar.

Roy is a member of the Law Society of England & Wales (non-practising), the International Compliance Association, the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship (UK).

He also holds a Diploma in International Trust Management from the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and was, for some time, the head of the Trust Department of a local law firm.

His main areas of practice are Corporate & Commercial, Private Client, Trusts, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Litigation, Employment and Wills & Probate.

In the past, he has acted as director and in-house lawyer of an international trust company and also provided tailored advice to High Net Worth Individuals.

Outside of the office, Roy is a member of the Gibraltar Badminton Association where he plays in the local league. He is also currently learning the piano, joining the rest of his family, who are all talented musicians.

John Viales

Consultant

John is a consultant to the firm and was called to the Gibraltar Bar in 2008. After graduating from Coventry University, John worked as an Investigating…

John is a consultant to the firm and was called to the Gibraltar Bar in 2008. After graduating from Coventry University, John worked as an Investigating Officer for the Gibraltar Ombudsman for a few years, affording him considerable insight into the investigation and resolution of complaints against Government Departments.

John then pursued the Graduate Diploma in Law at Exeter University and the Bar Vocational Course at the UWE. A member of the Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, he was called to the Bar of England & Wales and the Gibraltar Bar in 2008.

In addition to the experience gained working with different law-firms in Gibraltar, John has also worked closely with Sir Joe Bossano. As such, he has acquired a sound skillset in different practice areas, including employment law, housing law and personal injury claims. John particularly excels in criminal litigation and is also highly experienced in representing juveniles in the criminal courts.

Clients have consistently found John to be a highly approachable practitioner with whom they are able to discuss their matters in a safe, confidential manner. John is bilingual in English and Spanish and in his spare time he enjoys reading and traveling.

Sarah Rhaiti

Senior Associate

Sarah joined Wilkinson Law in 2016 having qualified and practised as a solicitor in the UK, working in law firms in the City of London, Essex and Suffolk.

Sarah joined Wilkinson Law in 2016 having qualified and practised as a solicitor in the UK, working in law firms in the City of London, Essex and Suffolk.

Sarah was called to the Gibraltar Bar in October 2017 following successful completion of the Professional Certificate of Competence in Gibraltar Law.

Sarah is regularly instructed by clients in all areas of family law including separation agreements, divorce, maintenance and child contact matters.

Prior to embarking on her legal career, Sarah was a published research psychologist and a partner in her own retail business.

Kyra Cerisola

Senior Administrator

Kyra joined Wilkinson Law in late 2019 as a skilled office administrator, bringing considerable operational expertise to the firm. She is a highly organised, detail….

Kyra joined Wilkinson Law in late 2019 as a skilled office administrator, bringing considerable operational expertise to the firm. She is a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with many years’ experience providing structured, high-level administrative support within the legal profession.

Having previously worked for a number of law firms in Gibraltar, Kyra's strong client service skills, attention to detail and outgoing personality allow her to build and maintain productive, long-standing client relationships.

Outside of work, Kyra is a keen swimmer and a hands-on mum.

Marta Tinnion

Accounts Administrator

Marta joined Wilkinson Law in October 2018 as an accounts assistant, having undertaken courses at Gibraltar University in conjunction with the Association….

Marta joined Wilkinson Law in October 2018 as an accounts assistant, having undertaken courses at Gibraltar University in conjunction with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), graduating with a distinction in August 2018.

A seasoned law enforcement professional both in the United Kingdom and in Spain, Marta now pursues a career in accounting, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a varied skillset.

Highly organised and used to high pressured, structured, legal deadlines, Marta is a welcome addition to the Wilkinson Law accounts department.

Jyza Balban

Junior Administrator

Jyza joined Wilkinson Law in November 2020 as a junior administrator, having worked previously at another Gibraltar law firm, where she gained valuable....

Jyza joined Wilkinson Law in November 2020 as a junior administrator, having worked previously at another Gibraltar law firm, where she gained valuable experience and a varied skillset.

As a valuable member of the administration team at Wilkinson Law, Jyza continually provides support to the legal team, in both contentious and non-contentious matters.

Jyza is popular with clients for her outgoing, efficient manner and for her problem-solving approach to client matters. Outside of work, Jyza is an accomplished Scout Leader and budding artist.

Giovanna Neale

Messenger

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Giovanna joined Wilkinson Law in January 2021 after having worked for a number of years in another Gibraltar law firm. Juvi, as she is affectionately known ...

Giovanna joined Wilkinson Law in January 2021 after having worked for a number of years in another Gibraltar law firm. Juvi, as she is affectionately known, is an efficient, valuable member of the Wilkinson Law team.