The Legal 500

Buttigieg, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is one of Malta’s leading contentious practices, with international arbitrations and complex commercial cases areas in which the practice excels. Ian Refalo is thought of as ‘one of the best litigators in Malta’.

Maritime litigation is at the heart of Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ disputes practice. The firm also has experience in commercial, intellectual property, consumer and tax disputes. Managing partner Ann Fenech is noted for maritime work; Edward DeBono is also recommended.

Mamo TCV Advocates’ focus in on commercial litigation. The firm’s experience includes acting on general commercial disputes, insurance, immovable property, debt collection, employment and the enforcement of foreign judgments in Malta. Clients praise the practice’s ‘high-quality litigators’. Franco Vassallo works on shipping and real estate disputes, while Richard Camilleri is the name to note for corporate work.

SDC Advocates – Schembri Depasquale Camilleri is a boutique practice with a focus on contentious matters. Arbitrations as well as civil and commercial litigation are the core areas of the firm’s disputes practice. Joseph Schembri is highly regarded by clients.

In keeping with its profile as a leading corporate practice, Camilleri Preziosi’s focus is on commercial disputes. Insolvency and tax matters are areas of expertise. Henri Mizzi is the name to note.

Insurance litigation and employment matters are important areas for Emmanuel Mallia & Associates. Alexander Perici Calascione heads up the disputes practice.

Alternative dispute resolution as well as commercial matters and maritime litigation are the focus of GVTH Advocates’ disputes practice is grounded in corporate and commercial law, with a strong focus on insurance claims, as well as the litigation aspects of its IP practice. Joseph Zammit Maempel heads up the disputes team.

Ganado & Associates’ contentious practice is recognised for its solid performance. Louis Cassar Pullicino is a noted practitioner in the field.

Ganado Sammut was heavily involved in the creation of Malta Dispute Management, established to promote ADR in the country. Strong on EU law, the firms is recognised for its competition expertise. Austin Sammut is the name to note.

Gatt Tufigno Gauci Advocates’ litigation practice is headed up by Ivan Gatt. Insurance matters and property disputes are important areas for the firm.

Guido de Marco & Associates has a broad ranging disputes practice which encompasses civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, industrial tribunal cases, family law, debt collection and insurance claims. Giannella Caruana Curran is recommended.

R. Frendo Randon & Associates has a broad-based litigation practice covering everything from share-holders disputes to trade mark cases. Philip Manduca is an arbitrator of the Malta Arbitration Centre.

Real estate, construction and debt recovery work form the core of the litigation practice at Aequitas Legal. Adrian Delia is recommended.

CDF Advocates’ disputes practice is headed up by Marse-Ann Farrugia. Her experience extends to representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates’ contentious expertise extends to civil, corporate, shipping and intellectual property matters. Jean-Philippe Chetcuti is the name to note.

Jeremy DeBono heads up the disputes practice at EMD Advocates. Intellectual property and contentious work for gaming clients are areas of strength.

Galea Salomone & Associates acts for non-resident clients in a number of contentious commercial areas including commercial debt collection and execution of contracts.