Camilleri Preziosi continues to impress with the breadth of its practice, which handles an array of mandates in both equity and debt capital markets.  Active on the lender and borrower sides, the team typically acts on domestic and cross-border transactions. In the banking space, the group houses capabilities in both transactional and regulatory work. The firm’s specialised regulatory and compliance unity established in 2016 has made the group a port of call for regulators and banks seeking assistance with regulatory matters. The practice strengthened its team with the partner promotion of Andrew Caruana Scicluna in January 2022. The department is jointly led by Louis de Gabriele, Andrei Vella, Malcolm Falzon and Donald Vella.

Particularly known for its strong banking and finance practice, Ganado Advocates is frequently retained by leading Maltese and foreign banks and financial institutions to assist with Maltese law aspects of cross-border mandates involving asset and project finance. In the capital markets space, the group is well versed in a broad range of transactions, including debt and equity public offerings, hybrid and structured securities as well as private placements. The practice is also active in the debt and asset securitisation market. Conrad Portanier, Matthew Bianchi, Matthew Brincat, Leonard Bonello and Nicholas Curmi are key names.

Mamo TCV Advocates is a popular choice for domestic and international credit institutions, asset managers, investment and private debt funds, as well as corporates. Its seamless integration with the firm’s compliance, regulatory and investigations, corporate and restructuring, and litigation teams means that the practice is well positioned to handle complex mandates. In the corporate lending space, the team acts for both lenders and borrowers on syndicated credit facilities. On the international front, the group regularly works alongside international firms to assist clients with cross-border restructurings. Practice head Andrew Muscat is a key contact for corporate, capital markets, insolvency and banking matters.

Deguara Farrugia Advocates’ financial services department, typically acts for a varied client list, including insurance companies, start-ups, banks, pension funds and fintech companies. As part of its offering, the group advises on the structuring and issuance of securities, the setting up of investment services companies, and listings on regulated markets and multilateral trading facilities. Co-head Jean Farrugia specialises in financial services and corporate law with a focus on restructurings, IPOs, M&A deals and equity issues. Co-head Johan Farrugia is a key contact for digital markets, investment services, ICOs and capital markets mandates.

Under the leadership of Joseph Ghio, Fenech & Fenech Advocates‘ banking, financing and capital markets team assists banks, fund managers, investment funds and insurance companies with domestic and cross-border mandates. The group stands out for its work advising on the regulatory aspects of financial restructurings and acquisitions of controlling interests in multinational financial services companies. The practice is also active in the listing and admission to the trade of securities in both Maltese and foreign stock exchanges.

GVZH Advocates is particularly active in the capital markets space, where it frequently acts for investment vehicles and corporates on listings on regulated markets, corporate governance matters and the drafting of prospectus. Andrew Zammit is typically sought after to advise on M&A deals, asset financing and corporate financing transactions, while Kurt Hyzler specialises in investment funds, financial services regulations and banking and financing transactions. Luca Vella is a key contact for the listing of debt securities in the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange.

WH Partners is best known for its strong expertise in the digital space, where it assists clients with digital financial services, digital asset creation, fintech regulation and information security and privacy. The group stands out for its work on venture capital financing rounds and license applications for fintech start-ups and financial license applications. James Scicluna  has extensive experience in regulated industries such as gaming, gambling, sports and fintech.