Ranking tables

Financial Services | Europe

Malta

The below Financial Services 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. Max Ganado
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    Max Ganado
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 36 Years Ranked
    Max Ganado is a longstanding lawyer who has notable experience assisting clients with regulatory matters in the technology sector.
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Band 1

  1. Andre Zerafa
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    Andre Zerafa
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 1 | 34 Years Ranked
    Andre Zerafa is one of the key names for investment funds matters in Malta, assisting clients with the establishment of funds and transactional matters.
  2. Louis de Gabriele
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    Louis de Gabriele
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 1 | 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.
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Band 2

  1. Conrad Portanier
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    Conrad Portanier
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 34 Years Ranked
    Conrad Portanier is a prolific lawyer in banking and finance who also assists clients with capital markets matters, including bond issuances.
  2. Joseph Ghio
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    Joseph Ghio
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Katya Tua
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    Katya Tua
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 30 Years Ranked
    Katya Tua is an eminent lawyer who frequently assists clients with investment funds matters. She assists with financial regulation and compliance.
  4. Malcolm Falzon
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    Malcolm Falzon
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 28 Years Ranked
    Malcolm Falzon is an acclaimed lawyer who assists clients with capital market matters, including bond issuances. He is also well versed in M&A transactions.
  5. Matthew Bianchi
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    Matthew Bianchi
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    "Matthew Bianchi is a leader in the insurance field in Malta. He guides clients, making himself always reachable and available, recognising the needs of the business and the time-sensitive factors."
  6. Nicholas Curmi
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    Nicholas Curmi
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Nicholas Curmi is an accomplished lawyer who is active in capital markets mandates, advising clients on IPOs as well as bond and notes issuances.
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Band 3

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    Andrei Vella
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Andrei Vella is a skilled lawyer who frequently acts in the context of financial transactions. He also assists with corporate restructurings.
  2. Josianne Brimmer
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    Josianne Brimmer
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Josianne Brimmer advises clients on financial regulatory matters, including licensing and approval mandates. She is also known for her expertise in AML compliance matters.
  3. Leonard Bonello
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    Leonard Bonello
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    "He is very knowledgeable within the banking and fintech sector with strong regulatory connections and understanding."
  4. Omar Zerafa
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    Omar Zerafa
    Zerafa Advocates
    Zerafa Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Omar Zerafa has notable experience assisting financial sector clients with licensing applications, virtual financial assets and regulatory compliance mandates.
  5. Jean C Farrugia
    DF Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Joseph Saliba
    saliba Stafrace Legal | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3
  7. Kurt Hyzler
    GVZH Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3
  8. Laragh Cassar
    Camilleri Cassar Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3
  9. Roderick Zammit Pace
    Zammit Pace Advocates | Financial Services
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Andrew Caruana Scicluna
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    Andrew Caruana Scicluna
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Financial Services
    2024 | Up and Coming | 12 Years Ranked
    Increasingly prominent lawyer Andrew Caruana Scicluna is particularly known for advising on investment fund matters, including new entity establishment.