Ranking tables

Dispute Resolution | Europe

Malta

The below Dispute Resolution rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Malta. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Ian Refalo
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    Ian Refalo
    Refalo Advocates
    Refalo Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 36 Years Ranked
    Ian Refalo is a longstanding lawyer who has experience representing clients in financial sector disputes and debt recovery proceedings.
  2. Henri Mizzi
    ardDB Chambers | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Ann Fenech
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    Ann Fenech
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years Ranked
    Ann Fenech is a highly esteemed litigation lawyer with notable expertise representing clients in shipping disputes. She also acts in criminal matters for international clients.
  2. Antoine G Cremona
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    Antoine G Cremona
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Antoine Cremona is a leading litigator in Malta with notable expertise representing clients in international arbitration proceedings, including under the ICC rules.
  3. Joseph Camilleri
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    Joseph Camilleri
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    "Joseph Camilleri brings so much valued experience to the litigation table. His practical approach and extensive knowledge of the law help in no small measure to obtain a favourable outcome to complex legal issues."
  4. Louis Cassar Pullicino
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    Louis Cassar Pullicino
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Head of Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 36 Years Ranked
    Louis Cassar Pullicino is a leading litigator in Malta with notable expertise in commercial disputes and insolvency proceedings. He is also well versed in arbitration matters.
  5. Marisa Vella
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    Marisa Vella
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 30 Years Ranked
    Marisa Vella is one of the leading litigators in Malta. She has notable experience representing clients in various contentious matters, including commercial disputes. She additionally acts for clients on construction litigation and arbitration proceedings.
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Band 2

  1. Frank B Testa
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    Frank B Testa
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Frank Testa advises clients on real estate and financial disputes, including credit recovery claims. He also has experience in international arbitration and white-collar crime proceedings.
  2. John Refalo
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    John Refalo
    Refalo Advocates
    Refalo Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 30 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Giannella de Marco
    Guido de Marco & Associates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Edward DeBono
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    Edward DeBono
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 22 Years Ranked
    Edward DeBono is a well-regarded lawyer who represents international clients in disputes, including high-value defamation cases.
  2. Louis de Gabriele
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    Louis de Gabriele
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 36 Years Ranked
    Louis de Gabriele is one of the leading lawyers in Malta for financial services regulatory matters and investment fund mandates, as well as M&A transactions and corporate restructuring. He also has experience representing clients in disputes.
  3. Mark Refalo
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    Mark Refalo
    Refalo Advocates
    Refalo Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mark Refalo is a highly regarded lawyer who represents clients in commercial and insurance disputes, as well as fraud claims.
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Up and Coming

  1. Christine Calleja
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    Christine Calleja
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Christine Calleja assists banks and foreign entities on employment matters. She represents companies hailing from the insurance and financial services sectors.
  2. Kristina Rapa Manche
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    Kristina Rapa Manche
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Up and Coming | 18 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner Kristina Rapa Manche represents clients in a number of real estate litigation proceedings, including in landlord/tenant disputes. She also has experience in arbitration proceedings.

Associates to watch

  1. Carl Grech
    Carl Grech
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Associates to watch | 8 Years Ranked
    Associate-to-watch Carl Grech assists clients with a wide range of contentious matters, including defamation claims.
  2. Gabrielle Scicluna
    Refalo Advocates
    Refalo Advocates | Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Associates to watch | 2 Years Ranked
    Gabrielle Scicluna enters the rankings this year. She assists international clients with disputes in Maltese courts.