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GVZH Advocates

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GVZH Advocates

GVZH Advocates

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Firm Overview

Managing Partner: Dr Andrew J. Zammit

Partners: Dr Ann Bugeja, Dr Michael Grech, Dr Kurt Hyzler

Associates: 13

Languages: Maltese, English, French, Italian


Firm Details


GVZH Advocates is a premier Malta-based law firm with nearly 80 years of legal excellence. The firm is a market leader in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and business structuring, with a strong presence in banking and finance, hospitality, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and technology. Built on acumen, integrity, and clarity, GVZH Advocates delivers strategic, results-driven legal solutions tailored to global clients.


Main Areas of Practice
Aviation Law

GVZH Advocates is a top-tier firm in Malta’s aviation sector, advising on Air Operator Certificates (AOC), aircraft registration, leasing, and financing.

Contacts: Dr Michael Grech, Dr Ann Bugeja | Email: [email protected]

Banking & Finance

Specialising in high-value banking, finance, and capital market transactions, GVZH represents institutional lenders and borrowers in secured lending and financing deals.

Contacts: Dr Kurt Hyzler, Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


Competition & Antitrust

The firm advises on commercial competition compliance, mergers, acquisitions, and state aid control, assisting with concentration notifications to the MCCAA.

Email: [email protected]


Corporate & M&A

GVZH is a trusted partner for international businesses in complex cross-border transactions, including corporate restructuring, acquisitions, capital markets, and private equity investments.

Contacts: Dr Kurt Hyzler, Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


Data Protection

As part of the TMT practice, GVZH provides GDPR compliance services, data breach handling, and international data transfer solutions.

Contact: Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


Employment & Industrial Relations

Advising on employment law matters, including transfers of undertakings, collective agreements, gig economy structures, work permits, and executive employment contracts.

Contact: Dr Ann Bugeja | Email: [email protected]


Financial Services

A leading practice in banking, payment services, asset management, and insurance law, GVZH serves major financial institutions in Malta.

Contacts: Dr Kurt Hyzler, Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


iGaming

Providing regulatory and compliance advice to top-tier gaming operators, working with a global advisory network to meet licensing requirements.

Contact: Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


Intellectual Property

Specialising in trademark, copyright, patent protection, technology, and software-related IP matters for multinational brands.

Contact: Dr Michael Grech | Email: [email protected]


Litigation & Arbitration

Representing clients in high-profile commercial disputes with cross-border dimensions, ensuring strategic litigation and alternative dispute resolution solutions.

Email: [email protected]


Private Clients, Citizenship & Residence

Offering tailored solutions for private clients, including work permits, tax status applications, citizenship by investment, and relocation services.

Contacts: Dr Ann Bugeja, Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


Projects & Public Procurement

Advising on public procurement and high-value infrastructure projects, guiding clients through bidding processes and appeals.

Email: [email protected]


Real Estate

Providing legal support for major property developments in Malta, including planning, construction, and sale of high-end real estate projects.

Email: [email protected]


Maritime Law

Specialising in yacht and superyacht legal services, including ownership structuring, financing, and management solutions.

Contacts: Dr Michael Grech, Dr Ann Bugeja | Email: [email protected]


Tax Law

Offering advisory services on domestic and international taxation, estate planning, and corporate tax strategies.

Contact: Dr Jonathan Abela | Email: [email protected]


Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)

Advising on cutting-edge tech regulations, AI, IoT, data privacy, satellite communications, and legal aspects of converging technologies.

Contact: Dr Andrew J. Zammit | Email: [email protected]


For more information, visit GVZH Advocates.

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Malta - Head office

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by GVZH Advocates

Global Practice Guide
Andrew J Zammit
James Bartolo
Karla Galea
Authored by
Andrew J Zammit, James Bartolo, Karla Galea
Article • Nov 2024

GVZH Advocates rankings

Global Guide 2024
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Malta
Corporate/Commercial
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Andrew J Zammit
2
Andrew J Zammit
2
Band 2
Financial Services
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Kurt Hyzler
3
Kurt Hyzler
3
Band 3
General Business Law
1 Department
Department
General Business Law
2
General Business Law
2
Band 2

Articles, highlights and press releases

1 item provided by GVZH Advocates