General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Malta
Band 2
Email address
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+356 21 22 35 15About
Provided by Refalo Advocates
The Department advises on and assists with the day-to-day business requirements of several high-profile businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. It also assists foreign entities with business interests in Malta and/or interested in establishing themselves in Malta. We advise and assist clients active in construction, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, aquaculture and fisheries, retail, supermarkets as well as regulated businesses. We are especially known for advising on real estate, dispute resolution and other corporate structuring requirements. In addition, we also have a strong administrative law and human rights law practice which helps us to assist businesses in licensing matters and dealing with local authorities.
Chambers Review
Refalo Advocates is an established firm with notable experience handling commercial dispute resolution issues. The team also represents clients in procurement litigation, financial disputes, and insolvency and debt recovery proceedings. In addition to the firm's work on contentious matters, team members assist clients with corporate governance and restructuring matters and venture financing, as well as mandates involving employment, real estate and data protection. The firm has several clients from the hospitality and consumer goods sectors.
Work Highlights
- Refalo Advocates advised Easy Claims on the enforcement of judgments against Maltese-based gaming companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has vast knowledge and the ability to analyse complex cases."
"Refalo Advocates is an exceptional team in litigation matters."
"The firm has vast knowledge and the ability to analyse complex cases."
"Refalo Advocates is an exceptional team in litigation matters."
Notable Practitioners
Ian Refalo is a longstanding lawyer who has experience representing clients in financial sector disputes and debt recovery proceedings.
"Ian Refalo is very knowledgeable and I would say that very few people can match his ability in Malta."
"He is one of the best legal minds in Malta."
John Refalo is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on shareholder disputes, as well as representing them in financial sector litigation and insolvency proceedings. He is also active in the arbitration space.
"John Refalo is always ready to support and provides useful advice to get you to the desired result within the Maltese environment."
"John is an effective manager and has a sharp legal mind."
Mark Refalo is a highly regarded lawyer who represents clients in commercial and insurance disputes, as well as fraud claims.
"Mark is an experienced, well-researched and sharp litigator."
"He has a great knowledge and always has an eye on overall strategy."
Gabrielle Scicluna enters the rankings this year. She assists international clients with disputes in Maltese courts.
"Gabrielle Scicluna has great knowledge and a hands-on approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Refalo Advocates
Malta
Members
Provided by Refalo Advocates
Fabio Coria
Gabrielle Scicluna
Jacqueline Grech
Head of Department
Josianne Borg Sammut
Manuel Galea
Mark Refalo
Roberta Gauci
Rose Galea Testaferrata
Sarah Grech
Clients
Provided by Refalo Advocates
Aquaculture Resources Limited
BNP Paribas
Cardinal Holdings
Citadel Insurance p.l.c.
Futura Investments
Infinitely Xara Group
Ledaro Investments S.A.
STMicroelectronics (Malta) Limited
Industries
Provided by Refalo Advocates
Aquaculture & Fisheries
Commercial
Construction
Corporate
Employment
Insurance