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

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

Work Department

Corporate and Finance practice group

Position

Partner

Career

Andrei’s main areas of specialisation are finance and debt restructuring, banking, investment services and corporate law. Andrei is actively involved in M&A and corporate finance transactions, both locally and internationally, including transactions having a cross-border emphasis. He also advises on regulatory aspects relating to credit and financial institutions, and investment service providers. Andrei frequently assists in the setting up of trusts in Malta and advises a number of clients on corporate governance and corporate matters generally.

Andrei joined the firm as a Trainee in January 2008. That same year he graduated as Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta and embarked on an LL.M. in International Banking & Finance at the University College London. In 2010 Andrei was appointed as Associate, forming part of the Corporate & Finance practice group and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2014. He was admitted to partnership in 2018.

Andrei is also a lecturer at the AIM Professional Academy where he teaches corporate and business law to ACCA students.

Languages

English, Maltese, Italian and French

Memberships

  • Interlaw
  • Chamber of Advocates
  • International Bar Association

Education

2009

LL.M. International Banking and Finance, University of London (University College), UK

2008

LL.D. University of Malta, Malta

2005

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

Lawyer Rankings

Malta > Fintech

Led by Malcolm Falzon, Camilleri Preziosi‘s practice fields expertise in fintech and blockchain matters. Falzon is well versed in advising on regulatory, licensing and corporate issues in the space, while banking expert Andrei Vella handles investment and e-commerce mandates. Senior associate Diane Bugeja is a name to note.

Malta > Banking, finance and capital markets

(Leading individuals)

Andrei VellaCamilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi is lauded by clients as housing ‘one of Malta’s top financial services practices’. Managing partner Louis de Gabriele is a highly regarded practitioner, with an excellent track record in handling acquisition and leveraged finance. Malcolm Falzon is well known for assisting with high-value equity and debt issuances, while Andrei Vella handles asset-backed finance, syndicated lending, and project finance. Andrew Caruana Scicluna advises on regulatory matters, and has established expertise in assisting with CET1 and CET2 instrument capital issues by banks. Associate Diane Bugeja is a key contact.

Malta > Commercial, corporate and M&A

Camilleri Preziosi has a strong offering in M&A, often assisting international companies with investments in local companies in the manufacturing, logistics, banking, insurance and hotel sectors. Corporate governance and group restructuring matters are also key areas of expertise. iGaming is a key specialty of the department. Malcolm Falzon assists multinational entities with licensing and compliance matters. Louis de Gabriele and Donald Vella are highly regarded corporate practitioners, and Andrei Vella has strength in handling corporate governance matters.