General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Malta
Band 1
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+356 21 241232About
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
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
- Fenech & Fenech assisted Innovation Labs with the EUR45 million acquisition of Catena Publishing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"As a client, we are pleased with them, they look at the big picture and they are a safe pair of hands. You feel well guided by them."
"Fenech's quality of work is always high and the work product is always fantastic. Across the firm, there is an excellent awareness of the commercial drivers for a business."
"Fenech & Fenech's team has the ability and experience to deal with complex matters. The lawyers provide feedback promptly."
"The team handles complex tasks within a short time."
"As a client, we are pleased with them, they look at the big picture and they are a safe pair of hands. You feel well guided by them."
"Fenech's quality of work is always high and the work product is always fantastic. Across the firm, there is an excellent awareness of the commercial drivers for a business."
"Fenech & Fenech's team has the ability and experience to deal with complex matters. The lawyers provide feedback promptly."
"The team handles complex tasks within a short time."
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner Nicolai Vella Falzon is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on M&A transactions in the gaming and transportation sectors.
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."
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 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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Malta
Members
Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates
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