Leading Individuals

Rising Stars

Private client in Malta

Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Rosanne Bonnici leads Fenech & Fenech Advocates‘ private client offering, covering all issues relating to immigration and relocation to Malta, taxation, property and succession planning. Associate Rebecca Diacono assists with private wealth matters, advising high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) on their relocation to Malta, both from a tax and immigration perspective.

Practice head(s):

Rosanne Bonnici


Other key lawyers:

Rebecca Diacono


Testimonials

‘It’s a very well-organised law firm, and the attorneys who assisted us were responsive and extremely qualified.’

‘Rosanne Bonnici and Rebecca Diacono were responsive, diligent, attentive to detail and business oriented.’

‘The Fenech & Fenech team has deep knowledge of immigration law and procedures in Malta. The team also has excellent connections in various organisations and is available at any time, including at the weekend, to assist.’

‘Rebecca Diacono and Rosanne Bonnici have been extremely helpful and acted in a very fast and proactive manner.’

‘This is a boutique law firm where the main strength is the bespoke approach to clients’ needs.’

‘Rosanne Bonnici and Rebecca Diacono advised us on tax and related corporate and individual matters. They are quick-witted as well as highly professional and understand the modern tax environment.’

‘In my experience with Fenech & Fenech, the team were ready to provide legal assistance and to answer all of my questions, even when not necessarily directly linked to my case, and to provide assistance in all matters.’

‘I would like to mention Rebecca Diacono – I have really appreciated her willingness to go above and beyond for her clients.’

WH Partners

Ramona Azzopardi at WH Partners predominantly works with EU and non-EU HNWIs on their relocation to Malta, and assists with asset protection and preservation of patrimony, while the firm’s in-house immigration group handles all manner of residency and citizenship issues. The firm is also well equipped to advise on estate and tax planning and fiduciary services, such as foundations and trusts.

Practice head(s):

Ramona Azzopardi


Camilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi‘s private client service is led by Donald Vella and Kirsten Debono Huskinson, who are both experienced in working with HNWIs and family offices, advising on international tax planning, estate planning, and the setting up of trusts and foundations.

Practice head(s):

Donald Vella; Kirsten Debono Huskinson


Testimonials

‘The team at Camilleri Preziosi are very professional. They respond to any questions very promptly and their advice is always of a high quality. Their billing is transparent and the fees are competitive. There is an excellent ratio of quality of services provided to fees payable.’

8pointlaw

John Bonello at 8pointlaw has a strong reputation for representing HNWIs in disputes involving family, real estate, succession and inheritance law. He also routinely advises on estate planning, wealth preservation and relocation to Malta, in which the firm also acts as a licensed agent for the purposes of granting citizenship by naturalisation by direct investment.

Practice head(s):

John Bonello


Work highlights


  • Assisted several HNWIs with matters pertaining to the acquisition of Maltese citizenship and residency by investment through the Malta Permanent Residence Programme.

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates specialises in personal tax, wealth structuring, immigration law, succession and estate planning, and philanthropy for a wide range of ultra-high-net-worth families and entrepreneurs and their family offices. Priscilla Mifsud Parker and Jean-Philippe Chetcuti specialise in trusts and estate planning, relocation to Malta, and wealth and asset structuring for HNWIs. Senior lawyers Magdalena Velkovska and Marina Magri assist with international tax compliance and investment migration, and Antoine Saliba Haig advises on Maltese citizenship law.

Practice head(s):

Jean-Philippe Chetcuti; Priscilla Mifsud Parker; Magdalena Velkovska; Marina Magri; Antoine Saliba Haig


Testimonials

‘Great team and a great firm with excellent capabilities.’

‘Even if there is a time and distance gap between us, working with the lawyers of Chetcuti Cauchi is always like working with a colleague at the next desk. They are always going the extra mile for our shared clients and their promptness is otherworldly compared to other firms we are working with.’

‘Magdalena Velkovska and Antoine Saliba Haig are two outstanding individuals that we have the honour to work with. They have never failed us in caring for shared clients and their level of care, promptness and accuracy provided us with great comfort while working on stressful intercontinental cases together.’

‘Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates were very professional in their dealings with us on all levels. We can say that CCA went to extra mile to assist us.’

‘The team are organised and very client orientated, listening to the client and ensuring that they reach the right result.’

‘Marina Magri shows quality and dedication. She always tries to work within all deadlines and to ensure that her clients are at ease. Dedicated, hardworking and knowledgeable.’

‘The team at Chetcuti Cauchi are truly exceptional in their work. Always ready to assist clients and going out of their way to help, including at weekends. The team at CC are extremely knowledgeable and offer A-to-Z solutions to our clients.’

‘Jean Philippe Chetcuti is always a call away, ready to assist clients at all times of the day. Extremely down to earth and very knowledgably in his field. Always a pleasure working with him.’

Work highlights


  • Advised a private client in relation to residency, tax residency, citizenship, real estate conveyancing and real estate structuring, as well as setting up a trust.
  • Assisted a private client with personal tax advice, particularly focused on the remittance of funds to Malta and the resulting tax implications, trusts and corporate matters, as well as with taking up Maltese residency.
  • Assisted a client with relocation to Malta on a Maltese residence permit by investment, including conducting a full source of wealth identification exercise and reputational profiling, as well as advising the client on a corporate set-up.

GTG Advocates

Ivan Gatt‘s team at GTG Advocates offers ‘creative ideas to find simple solutions to complicated problems’ for Maltese and international clients in the areas of family law, tax planning, relocation and Maltese naturalisation.

Practice head(s):

Ivan Gatt


Testimonials

‘None have been as professional as GTG Advocates when it comes to finding key solutions and general understanding.’

‘A good team to work with – fast at replying and come up with very helpful and creative ideas to find simple solutions to complicated problems.’

Key clients

Swiss Consulate in Malta


Work highlights


  • Advised the Swiss Consulate in Malta on issues including family reunification and marriage recognition in Malta.
  • Advised a private individual on obtaining Maltese work and residence permits.