The Legal 500

Camilleri Preziosi Advocates has a strong commercial property practice that has developed with the firm since its formation in the 1960s. The firm has acted for local clients in the acquisition of hotels, hotel businesses and large real estate portfolios outside Malta.

The ‘extremely professional’ team at GVTH Advocates has assisted a number of local clients in the acquisition and development of land, residential projects and complexes. The firm also handles hotel acquisition work, and continued to advise the investor on the SmartCity Project, the largest foreign investment project in Malta. Joseph Vella and associate Luca Vella are ‘top professionals’.

Mamo TCV Advocates represents a broad client base across the acquisition, financing and leasing of all types of real estate assets, and has worked with clients on the development of commercial and residential properties in Malta and Gozo. The firm also has expertise in construction and environmental planning law.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles property conveyancing for individuals and companies purchasing residential or commercial properties. The firm also deals with contentious real estate matters, and recently handled a successful re-trial regarding land ownership. Edward DeBono and Kenneth Grima head the department.

Real estate is a mainstay for Galea Salomone & Associates, and it has been involved in some large transactions on the island. The firm advises international clients on property acquisitions in Malta, and related residency issues.

Ganado & Associates handles some real estate work, although it is not a core area for the firm.

Construction has been a mainstay for Patrick J Galea & Associates since the firm’s formation, and remains an important part of the firm’s broader real estate practice.

Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates assists developers, contractors and lenders with real estate acquisition and financing matters. The firm has a strong reputation for contentious work, and deals with construction and planning disputes.

The ‘highly professional’ Scerri & Bonello Advocates has expertise in planning and environmental law. The ‘extremely experienced’ John Bonello is commended as ‘highly in touch with the industry’, and the ‘knowledgeable’ Victor Scerri is also recommended.

Young firm Simon Tortell & Associates has been involved in some high-profile real estate transactions since its formation in 2009, with areas of experience including procurement and construction matters. Michael Psaila is recommended, as is ‘knowledgeable’ and ‘responsive’ associate Kurt Hyzler.

AVMT Advocates advises its largely international client base on commercial real estate and construction matters.

Construction forms the basis of the real estate practice at Aequitas Legal, which has been involved in some major projects in Malta.

CDF Advocates’ real estate work is centred on the firm’s expertise in funds and finance matters. Frank Chetcuti Dimech heads the team, which has ‘ample experience’.

Jean-Phillippe Chetcuti heads Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates’ growing real estate practice. The team represents international companies and high-net-worth individuals in the acquisition of residential and commercial properties. The lawyers are able to call on the experience of in-house architects.

EMD Advocates’ ‘very good’ team assists both foreign and domestic clients with a range of residential and commercial property transactions.

With over 50 years’ experience, Guido de Marco & Associates advises on all aspects of real estate. The firm is particularly active in the construction sector, and attracts a flow of work thanks to strong links with Italian companies.

Hugh Peralta & Associates handles conveyancing, estate management and financing matters.

Muscat Azzopardi & Associates’ full-service real estate department acts for owners, developers, investors and contractors, and is active in construction work. The firm has particular expertise in financing.