About

Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Managing Partner: Nicolai Vella Falzon

Languages:English, French, Italian, Maltese

Firm Overview:

Established in 1891, Fenech & Fenech Advocates is the longest standing law firms in Malta. As a full-service law firm it is a recognised leader in maritime law and marine litigation, commercial law, corporate and commercial law, tax, asset and corporate finance, ship finance, financial services, FinTech, aviation, intellectual property, employment, remote gaming and TMT law, with a notable litigation team having expert litigators in most areas of the law. The Firm is associated with a group of licensed corporate services companies, the Fenlex Group (), and a ship registration service provider Fenech & Fenech Marine Services Ltd and is therefore able to provide a comprehensive service to international and local clients alike. All the firm’s lawyers are highly specialised in their fields, and a number of them are visiting lecturers within the faculty of laws at the University of Malta and contribute widely to international publications and reviews and to the development of local laws relative to their respective practice areas.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Malta
1
Band 1
What the team is known for

Fenech & Fenech Advocates is a front-running Maltese law firm with a strong practice in corporate, financial and contentious matters. The team acts for both borrowers and lenders on credit facility agreements, as well as advising on debt restructuring, compliance with financial regulations and investment fund mandates. The firm represents clients in commercial disputes, employment litigation and disputes concerning lease agreements. Team members have notable experience in intellectual property and tax mandates. Fenech & Fenech is popular with clients from the gaming sector and also handles M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates
  • Fenech & Fenech assisted Innovation Labs with the EUR45 million acquisition of Catena Publishing.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Eminent Practitioners

Managing partner Nicolai Vella Falzon is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on M&A transactions in the gaming and transportation sectors.

Ann Fenech
1
Ann Fenech
1
Band 1

Ann Fenech is a highly esteemed litigation lawyer with notable expertise representing clients in shipping disputes. She also acts in criminal matters for international clients.

"Ann Fenech is the pure example of competence and knowledge. The absolute best."

Rosanne Bonnici
1
Rosanne Bonnici
1
Band 1

Rosanne Bonnici is one of the leading tax law experts in Malta, with particular experience advising clients on the tax aspects of transactions, corporate tax and international taxation. She also assists with corporate restructuring.

"Rosanne Bonnici has a deep knowledge of Maltese law."

"Rosanne's work is always clear. She knows the right questions to ask and it is comforting to have her advising on the particularly complex matters."

Joseph Ghio
2
Joseph Ghio
2
Band 2

Joseph Ghio is highlighted for his ability to handle matters involving investment funds. In addition, his financial services practice covers stock exchange listings and regulatory compliance, as well as contentious and transactional matters within the sector.

"Joseph Ghio's commercial acumen is married with a holistic understanding of pertinent legal and regulatory matters, and he brings a wonderful charm to the work we do with him."

Edward DeBono
3
Edward DeBono
3
Band 3

Edward DeBono is a well-regarded lawyer who represents international clients in disputes, including high-value defamation cases.

Josianne Brimmer
3
Josianne Brimmer
3
Band 3

Josianne Brimmer advises clients on financial regulatory matters, including licensing and approval mandates. She is also known for her expertise in AML compliance matters.

"Josianne Brimmer's grasp of the detail is seemingly unparalleled across both the law and our business."

Paul Gonzi
3
Paul Gonzi
3
Band 3

Paul Gonzi is an esteemed lawyer who advises clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. He also has experience in data protection.

"Paul Gonzi's advice always makes commercial sense and his guidance is always much appreciated and highly valued within our organisation."

Carl Grech
Carl Grech
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Carl Grech assists clients with a wide range of contentious matters, including defamation claims.

Rebecca Diacono
Rebecca Diacono
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Rebecca Diacono frequently assists clients with tax law matters.

"Rebecca Diacono brings clarity to the matters and is extremely efficient in her work."

Antonio Ghio
Antonio Ghio
Spotlight

Antonio Ghio is praised for his ability to handle intellectual property mandates. He assists with the IP aspects of transactions, as well as representing clients in contentious copyright and patent proceedings. He is also acknowledged for his ability to handle TMT and data protection mandates.

"Antonio Ghio is a very good and solution-focused lawyer."

Ranked Lawyers at
Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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Malta

Corporate/Commercial

Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Eminent Practitioners
Paul Gonzi
3
Paul Gonzi
3
Band 3
Dispute Resolution

Ann Fenech
1
Ann Fenech
1
Band 1
Edward DeBono
3
Edward DeBono
3
Band 3
Carl Grech
Carl Grech
Associates to watch
Financial Services

Joseph Ghio
2
Joseph Ghio
2
Band 2
Josianne Brimmer
3
Josianne Brimmer
3
Band 3
Intellectual Property & TMT

Antonio Ghio
Antonio Ghio
Spotlight
Tax

Rosanne Bonnici
1
Rosanne Bonnici
1
Band 1
Rebecca Diacono
Rebecca Diacono
Associates to watch

Members

Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Adrian Attard

Alison Vassallo

Chantal Bezzina

Daniel Buttigieg

Daniel-Luc Farrugia

Deo Falzon

Jake Desira

Keith Grima

Krista Pisani Bencini

Lara Saguna Axiaq

Luca Amato

Marcus Ciantar

Maria Camilleri

Maria DeBono

Mark Zammit

Mark Fenech

Maronia Magri Tabone

Martina Farrugia

Mattea Pullicino

Matthew Cassar

Michela Noelle Seychell

Monica Galea John

Nicholas DeBono

Nicolai Vella Falzon

Nicolai Vella Falzon

Head of Department

Paul Felice

Paul Gonzi

Peter Grima

Sarah Grima

Thomas Bugeja