Lawyers and advisers in Malta
Find proven, recommended lawyers and advisers in Malta. Malta has a mixed legal system drawing on civil law and common law. Its lawyers are advocates, who need a warrant from the President of Malta and are entered on the Register kept by the Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators. Compare the profiles below and contact an adviser directly.
The most represented practice areas in Malta are Tax, Corporate, Commercial & M&A and Banking & Finance. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
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Adrian Cutajar
Practice Areas:Investment Services, Corporate and Commercial Law, Gaming, Company Compliance Education and Career: Bachelor of Arts and Humanistic Studies, University of Malta, 2000 Doctor of Laws, University of Malta, 2003 Master of Arts…
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Austin Demajo
Founded in 1975, the Malta firm became a Grant Thornton member firm in 1991. We have been building our momentum for over 40 years, garnering hands on experience placed in us by offering a range of services that promise to stand the test of…
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Beppe Muscat
Why Malta? In today’s globalised economy, Malta offers a strategic gateway to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. With a stable political environment, robust legal framework and business-friendly regulations, Malta fosters entrepreneurship…
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DR ANTON MICALLEF
International corporate work is at the heart of AVMT Advocates’s practice – with corporate structuring and transaction advice forming the key areas of strength, within the firm’s broader financial services focus. AVMT is a boutique firm…
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Dr Christian Ellul
Dr Christian Ellul is an advocate and tax consultant and he is the founding partner of the law firm Christian Ellul & Associates, which forms part of E&S Group, a multi-disciplinary boutique firm of lawyers and accountants which offer tax,…
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Dr Josef Cachia
Dr Josef Cachia joined KSi Malta, an audit, tax and Malta Company Formation firm, in May 2014. His main areas of expertise include: - Commercial Law - Corporate Law - Financial Services At KSi Malta Dr Cachia mainly focuses on: - Drafting…
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Dr Maria Chetcuti-Cauchi
Intellectual Property is often a client’s most valuable asset. It is that area of business law which provides entrepreneurs an incentive to create and discover without the constant fear that their initiative could be threatened. We seek to…
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Dr Matthew Paris
Dr Matthew Paris is an advocate and Founding Partner of DalliParis Advocates, a boutique law firm in Malta. Renowned for his expertise in public procurement and corporate law, Dr Paris has successfully represented clients in domestic…
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Dr Wayne Pisani
Founded in 1975, the Malta firm became a Grant Thornton member firm in 1991. We have been building our momentum for over 40 years, garnering hands on experience placed in us by offering a range of services that promise to stand the test of…
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Dr. Renald Micallef
Renald Micallef holds a warrant as a Certified Public Accountant, authorised to act as an Auditor and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies and a Diploma in Notary Public . He also graduated as a lawyer from the…
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Mark Attard
Mark Attard is the International Liaison Partner and Chief Executive Officer at BDO Malta and is responsible for the development of business strategies and plans which are in line with short term and long term objectives of the firm. He…
View profile →Frequently asked questions
What legal system does Malta have?
Malta has a mixed legal system. Research published by the University of Malta's Faculty of Laws identifies its two main sources as civil law and common law, with growing influence from international and European Union law, and notes that Malta does not follow the doctrine of binding precedent. Under the Constitution of Malta, Maltese and English are official languages and the language of the courts is Maltese, although Parliament may provide for English to be used in some cases.
How do I check that a lawyer is qualified in Malta?
Under the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, no one may practise as an advocate or provide legal services in Malta without a warrant granted by the President of Malta, on the recommendation of the Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators. The Committee, which sits within the Commission for the Administration of Justice, keeps a Register of warranted advocates, legal procurators and law firms that is open to public inspection free of charge. The Chamber of Advocates also publishes a directory of warranted advocates.
What are lawyers called in Malta?
A lawyer who practises before the Maltese courts is an advocate, holding a warrant to practise issued by the President of Malta. Malta also has legal procurators, who are separately warranted and recorded on the same Register. The Chamber of Advocates, known in Maltese as Il-Kamra tal-Avukati, is a voluntary body representing warranted advocates, while complaints of misconduct go to the Committee for Advocates and Legal Procurators. Lawyers from other EU states can register to practise in Malta under their home title.
How much does a lawyer cost in Malta?
Lawyers usually charge by the hour or agree a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, and the cost depends on the complexity of your matter and the experience of the adviser. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts. For court proceedings, the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure sets official tariffs, including Tariff E on fees payable to advocates, legal procurators and official curators, and judicial costs are taxed under those tariffs.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in Malta if I am based abroad?
Not always, but it usually helps. Companies and other commercial entities are registered with the Malta Business Registry, which handles name reservation, incorporation and the register of beneficial owners through its online BAROS portal. Business disputes may come before the Civil Court, which has a Commercial Section, and court proceedings are conducted in Maltese, so a warranted local advocate is valuable. Much of the work can be handled remotely by email and video call.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in Malta through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.