Katrina Abela

Practice Areas

Dr Katrina Abela is a founder of Vaia Legal, and seasoned Lawyer, specializing in Maritime and Aviation Law, having graduated from the University of Malta in 2013. Experienced in yacht and aircraft sale and purchase transactions as well as ownership structures, customs importations and registration. Successfully assisted several companies in acquiring a Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate, as the key link between the applicant and local authorities, while also consulting on regulatory matters.

Specialties: Commercial Agreements, Sale and Purchase Transactions for Vessels and Aircrafts, Regulation of Aircraft Customs and VAT Status, Importation and Registration matters, AOC applications, Ownership structures and others.

Career

Vaia Legal, Founder: 2021

GVZH Advocates, Associate: 2015

GVTH Advocates, Associate: 2015

Professional Memberships

Proud member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta Chamber of commerce, Malta Business Aviation Association, Malta Maritime Law Association and the Advocacy Committee of the European Business Aviation Association,

Education