Dr Marisa Vella > Camilleri Preziosi > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile

Camilleri Preziosi
LEVEL 3, VALLETTA BUILDINGS
SOUTH STREET
VALLETTA VLT1103
Malta

Work Department

Regulatory, EU and Litigation practice group.

Position

Partner

Career

Marisa Vella is a partner within the Regulatory, EU and Litigation practice group and is responsible for a considerable number of litigation and arbitration cases at the firm.

She handles commercial, corporate and civil law disputes as well as corporate insolvency matters.

Marisa represents local and international clients at court, in tribunals and arbitration panels in a wide range of areas. These disputes include shareholder disputes and minority rights, insolvency, intellectual property, transport, insurance, labour law, property-related disputes and banking.

Marisa is a lecturer and an examiner at the University of Malta within the Civil Law department.

Languages

English, Maltese, Italian

Memberships

  • Interlaw
  • Chamber of Advocates
  • International Bar Association
  • Member – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

Education

2005

LL.M. Corporate and Commercial Law, University of London, UK

2003

LL.D. University of Malta, Malta

2001

Diploma Notary Public, University of Malta, Malta

2000

B.A. Legal and Humanistic Studies, University of Malta, Malta

Lawyer Rankings

Malta > Real estate

(Leading individuals)

Marisa Vella – Camilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi has ‘in-depth understanding of real estate law‘. The practice is well placed to advise on the full range of real estate matters, and has a solid track record in handling the acquisition and disposal of all types of interest in real estate. The group has seen an increase in work involving landlord and tenant matters, as well as a range of construction contractual issues. Practice lead Marisa Vella garners praise for her ‘in-depth knowledge and experience in the sector. Kristina Rapa Manche is a name to note.

Malta > Dispute resolution

(Leading individuals)

Marisa VellaCamilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi is ‘by far the best in the field of dispute resolution‘, in the words of one client. The practice continues to handle a high volume of domestic and international commercial arbitration work, particularly for entities in the construction, shipping, banking and insurance sectors. Practice head Marisa Vella stands out for her ‘strong presence in the court room‘, and has an excellent track record in advising on banking, commercial, corporate and shareholder disputes, as well as assisting with appeals against decisions issued by compliance, financial and regulatory authorities. Litigator Kristina Rapa Manche is well versed in advising on constitutional and public law cases and competition law disputes. Senior associate Francesca Galea Cavallazzi is active in corporate and financial services litigation.