Overview
Malta is an attractive destination for international investors owing to its geographic position and a fiscal regime which incentivises funds, gaming companies, internet ventures and other organisations to come to the island. This generates significant corporate and financial services work for a legal sector which has remained relatively stable during recent market turbulence. Maritime work is also important for Maltese law firms; the country’s strategic position at the centre of the Mediterranean has made it an important location for international ship-owners and maritime business. Despite its small size, in terms of tonnage, the country features among the top ten leading flag nation states in the world.
Camilleri Preziosi, Fenech & Fenech Advocates, GVTH Advocates, Mamo TCV Advocates and Ganado & Associates are regarded as the leading commercial practices and are larger than their rivals. The country’s law firms are typically family businesses with lawyers working in related practice areas. Alongside the larger commercial law firms, there are numerous quality smaller practices with particular expertise in their own specialist area. Simon Tortell and Associates is a new firm founded in May 2009 by a former partner at GVTH Advocates. Strong across banking and corporate work, the new player is expected to do well.