Private client in Malta

Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The team at Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles all immigration and taxation matters such as matrimonial property regimes, succession planning, and relocation to Malta for companies and multi-national groups. It also provides support in obtaining citizenship through an investment program. Practice head Rosanne Bonnici has expertise in investment services and funds. Rebecca Diacono is also recommended.

Testimonials

‘Well qualified and extremely personable. Work hard to make available for urgent matters.’

Overall a great experience and always a pleasure to work with them.’

‘The people are educated and work professionally in every way. They are customer-oriented and put the customer in the centre and take care of all details needed to be solved – plus – offer to take care of and assist with matters that do not have to do with legal issues. In other words, very helpful and caretaking.

‘I value honest, competent and serious people to work with. Everyone I have been working with has had the same qualities and shown the same interest to solve and take care of me and my issues in the best of ways in a timely fashion. This quality is rare and F & F has a unique way of working and taking care of customers.’

‘Breadth of expertise and command of the subject.’

‘They are a great diverse team with specialization in all key commercial areas.’

‘Their partners are well respected, very diligent and experts in their fields. They are also knowledgeable of new technology and platforms.’

‘F&F team have been always very responsive to our inquiries and business needs. They always answer and provide solutions very fast.’

WH Partners

WH Partners’ tax and private client team advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations on a wide spectrum of matters, including real estate, wealth structuring through trusts and foundations, and tax planning. It also assists high-net-worth individuals with solutions for residency applications and asset protection. Practice head Ramona Azzopardi has expertise in direct and indirect tax issues in cross-border transactions. Davinia Cutajar and Fabrizio Speranza are other key contacts.

Practice head(s):

Ramona Azzopardi

Camilleri Preziosi

The practice at Camilleri Preziosi advises on corporate and tax law matters and regularly represents its clients in courts and fiscal tribunals on direct and indirect taxation matters. Practice head Donald Vella and Kirsten Debono Huskinson are recommended.

Practice head(s):

Donald Vella 

Other key lawyers:

Kirsten Debono Huskinson

Testimonials

‘Capable to understand the needs of the client and cover these.’

‘Top quality and full reliability.’

8pointlaw

Boutique law firm 8pointlaw advises on cross-border matrimonial, succession, estate planning, and immigration matters for high-net-worth individuals. Practice head John Bonello excels in handling civil and commercial litigation at the international level.

Practice head(s):

John Bonello

Testimonials

‘The firm is always available and has international experience in estate planning and family matters.’

‘I have worked with John Bonello and was very pleased with his services. He is an experienced private client lawyer, with international expertise and is very nice to deal with. He was reachable within a short time to discuss issues on short notice and he delivered on time.’

Work highlights

  • Advised multiple clients on cross-border family matters having a link with Malta.
  • Assisted a number of HNWIs with matters pertaining to the acquisition of Maltese citizenship and residency by investment.
  • Advised clients on a number of cases involving estate planning in Malta.

Ganado Advocates

The team at Ganado Advocates advises on the planning and structuring of wealth and assets and assists with setting up trusts and foundations. The team is led by Anthony Cremona , who represents clients in litigation proceedings concerning succession and trust law, along with regulatory matters.

Practice head(s):

Anthony Cremona 

Other key lawyers:

Adrian Camilleri

Testimonials

‘The largest legal practice on the island with deep roots, a strong pedigree and a proven track record.’

‘Extremely competent individuals, with vast experience and a strong sense of commitment to their clients.’

‘Highly responsive, extremely user-friendly and excellent advocates in court.’

‘Anthony Cremona is a brilliant advocate.’

‘The firm has the capacity to deal with the most complicated disputes in a timely fashion.’

GTG Advocates

The private client team at GTG Advocates has expertise in handling issues related to obtaining citizenship and residency, along with succession planning and real estate matters. Ivan Gatt and Robert Tufigano jointly head the practice which also includes Cherise Abela Grech and Maria Attard.

Practice head(s):

Ivan Gatt

Key clients

Edwards Lowell & Co

Swiss Consulate in Malta

Kompass Kapital Management LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised Swiss Consulate on family reunification and marriage recognition in Malta.