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13/23 VINCENTI BUILDINGS, STRAIT STREET, VALLETTA VLT 1432, MALTA

What we say about the firm's legal practice in Malta

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance, CDF Advocates is a third tier firm,

CDF Advocates specialises in funds and fund management work. The firm is praised for its ‘industry knowledge and value for money’, and provides a ‘personalised and quick service’, in large part credited to the ‘well-connected and knowledgeable’ Frank Chetcuti Dimech, who heads the team.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A, CDF Advocates is a second tier firm,

Praised for its ‘excellent response times, industry knowledge and value for money’, niche firm CDF Advocates is considered ‘among the best’ in the funds business. Its work focuses on the establishment of funds and ongoing regulatory and compliance matters for fund and fund management companies.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution, CDF Advocates is a third tier firm,

CDF Advocates has represented a number of foreign companies in debt claims in Malta, and also has experience representing clients before the European Court of Human Rights.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property, CDF Advocates is a third tier firm,

CDF Advocates advises its online gaming and e-commerce clients on IP matters. Frank Chetcuti Dimech is recommended.

Real estate

Within Real estate, CDF Advocates is a third tier firm,

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’.


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