About

Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Managing Partner: Nicolai Vella Falzon

Languages: English, French, Italian, Maltese

Firm Overview:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates is the longest standing law firm in Malta, and its foundation traces back to 1891. This makes Fenech & Fenech a legacy firm with unparalleled experience in legal services in Malta.


Today, the firm stands as a full-service legal provider, offering an almost complete spectrum of legal services. The firm’s heritage ensures proven experience in traditional fields of law, but it is also at the forefront of legislative developments, providing effective and value driven solutions to its diverse range of local and international clients.

The lawyers at Fenech & Fenech Advocates are experts in their respective fields, ensuring sharp and timely results across all practice areas. The firm offers services in Aviation and Aircraft Finance, Banking, Company Law, Competition, Commercial & Corporate, Finance & Capital Markets, E-Commerce, Entertainment and Hospitality, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Finance, Financial Services, iGaming, I.T., TMT & Telecoms, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Civil and Commercial Litigation (including specialised Marine Litigation), Ship Registration & Finance, Yacht Leasing, Real Estate, Taxation, Trust & Foundations and Mergers & Acquisitions amongst others.


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

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  • Fenech & Fenech Advocates represented a UK FCA-licensed entity, in the EUR175,000 acquisition of a stake in a Maltese licensed entity.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Eminent Practitioners

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

Nicolai's ability to translate technical legal knowledge into a business win distinguishes him. It also makes him an invaluable asset for any commercial client.

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 has directly relevant knowledge and he is easy to get along with.

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 provides excellent support.

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.

He always makes time for us, even on short notice, and supports us from the first conversation through to execution.

Paul is excellent on all fronts and a real pleasure to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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Malta

Corporate/Commercial

Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Eminent Practitioners
Paul Gonzi
3
Paul Gonzi
3
Band 3
Financial Services

Joseph Ghio
2
Joseph Ghio
2
Band 2
Josianne Brimmer
3
Josianne Brimmer
3
Band 3

Members

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Antonio Ghio

Deo Falzon

Keith Grima

Krista Pisani Bencini

Luca D'Amato

Maria DeBono

Mattea Pullicino

Monica Galea John

Nikol Caruana

Rebecca Diacono

Rosanne Bonnici

Sarah Cannataci

Sarah Grima

Steffi Vella Laurenti

Thomas Bugeja