What we say about the firm's legal practice in Malta
Banking and finance
Within Banking and finance, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a third tier firm,
Litigation remains at the heart of Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates’ practice, but the addition of Roderick Zammit Pace, through the firm’s 2009 merger, strengthened the firm on the corporate finance and banking and financial services side.
Corporate and M&A
Within Corporate and M&A, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a third tier firm,
Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates advises mainly local clients, providing day-to-day commercial advice. The firm also advises on M&A and capital markets matters, and the establishment of funds in Malta for foreign clients.
Dispute resolution
Within Dispute resolution, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a first tier firm,
Leading contentious practice Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is highly regarded in the field. The firm excels in international arbitration, and has experience representing clients before the European courts. Ian Refalo is considered a leading litigator in Malta.
Intellectual property
Within Intellectual property, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a second tier firm,
Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates advises on trade mark and patent registration, IP infringements and licensing issues. Ian Refalo is well regarded for dispute resolution work.
Real estate
Within Real estate, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a second tier firm,
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.
Shipping
Within Shipping, Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates is a third tier firm,
Refalo & Zammit Pace Advocates’ shipping work has developed on the back of its very successful litigation practice. While the firm remains active in international maritime litigation, its non-contentious work is increasing. Clients include a number of North African shipowners.