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Malta > Aviation Tier 1

Steven Decesare leads Camilleri Preziosi’s ‘knowledgeable and commercial’ and ‘extremely reactive’ aviation practice, where he is noted for his knowledge of aircraft finance and leasing. Working alongside him are Ron Galea Cavallazzi, who advises on regulatory matters, and finance partner Malcolm Falzon. The group regularly assists airlines, as well as business jet and helicopter owners and operators, on all matters relating to the aviation sector.

Malta > Banking, finance and capital markets Tier 1

Camilleri Preziosi has seen significant growth in handling new fund management mandates, AIFM set-ups and migrations, as well as advising fund managers on AIFM and MiFID compliance. Louis De Gabriele is a recognised leader in the capital markets space, and is assisted by Malcolm Falzon on equity and debt issuances. For financing transactions, Andrei Vella is highly experienced in asset-backed finance, syndicated lending and project finance, and in transactions relating to utilities. Newly appointed partner Andrew Caruana Scicluna is the main contact point for capital issuances by banks of CET1 and CET2 instruments.

Malta > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 1

Louis De Gabriele heads Camilleri Preziosi‘s strong corporate department, which continues to lead the market in M&A transactions, often involving overseas clients with interests in local companies, predominantly in the manufacturing, banking, insurance, transport and hotel sectors. Corporate restructuring and governance are other core areas of activity. The group retains a niche specialty in iGaming and gambling law. Tax partner Donald Vella and corporate specialist Malcolm Falzon complete the group.

Malta > Dispute resolution Tier 1

Housing one of Malta’s largest commercial dispute resolution departments, Camilleri Preziosi maintains a strong reputation for commercial, corporate, shareholder and banking disputes. It also has a solid background of assisting clients in contesting and appealing decisions made by financial, compliance and regulatory authorities. In addition, the practice has seen an increase in international arbitration cases across the construction and real estate, shipping, intellectual property, banking and insurance spheres. Lead litigator Marisa Vella is assisted by Kristina Rapa Manché and associate Francesca Galea Cavallazzi.

Malta > Fintech Tier 2

Focusing on the application of technologies such as NFTs and AI, with complementary expertise in corporate and commercial law, Malcolm Falzon is the main partner in Camilleri Preziosi's practice. Falzon and senior associate Diane Bugeja are developing the firm’s growing fintech client base and advise clients in the financial services sector on applications and developments relevant to the insurance, banking, investment and payment services space.

Malta > Intellectual property Tier 2

Camilleri Preziosi leverages deep expertise in the registration, management and enforcement of IP matters in Malta, as well as before the EUIPO and the WIPO. On the transactional front, the team routinely assists with licensing agreements, franchising and other commercial contracts. Associate Sharon Xuereb is experienced in litigation concerning the invalidity of infringing trade marks, with Steve Decesare handling IP-related transactions.

Malta > Investment funds Tier 2

‘Unique for its longstanding coverage of the fund industry and in-depth knowledge of related regulation’, Camilleri Preziosi houses Louis De Gabriele, Andrei Vella and Andrew Caruana Scicluna, all of whom are highly respected figures in the Maltese market for all manner of investment funds work. Key areas of strength include licensing, corporate and M&A, and financing work, as well as regulatory, contractual and contentious matters (including regulatory investigations), with a client roster comprising of Malta’s largest banks, asset management companies, custodians, fund administrators and investment funds operating across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

Malta > Private client Tier 2

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.

Malta > Real estate Tier 2

Camilleri Preziosi‘s real estate practice supports clients at the procurement and construction phases of projects, ranging from infrastructure to power and energy plants, mainly advising on the drafting of construction contracts. It also handles the acquisition and disposal of all types of interest in real estate, landlord and tenant work, and real estate finance, in cooperation with the firm’s finance department. Marisa Vella heads the practice.

Malta > Shipping Tier 2

At Camilleri Preziosi, Steve Decesare leads the practice, handling all matters relating to shipping, with fellow partner Andrei Vella lending additional support in ship finance transactions. Clients range from government authorities, banks and operators to ship and yacht owners. Ship finance is one its key specialist areas; the firm regularly supports international lenders, as well as local borrowers, in connection with the financing of new vessels or the acquisition or sale of second-hand vessels.