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Stephen Attard

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Work Department

Corporate Finance and Tax

Position

Stephen Attard heads the firm’s corporate finance and tax department, and has advised and assisted international clients in respect of Maltese corporate law and tax aspects in a wide range of transactions for more than 25 years. His clients include various internationally-listed corporate groups, financial institutions, private equity and hedge fund promoters and managers, investment funds, privately-held corporate entities, and high-net-worth individuals.

Stephen has contributed directly in drafting various amendments to Malta’s tax laws over the years, including tax rules applicable to companies, yacht and aircraft finance leases, securitisation vehicles, trusts and foundations. Stephen is a frequent speaker at domestic and international conferences, and is also a lecturer and examiner on trust law at the University of Malta.

Career

Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2004
Ganado Advocates, Associate: 1992

Languages

English, Italian, French and Maltese

Memberships

Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta
Member of the Chamber of Advocates
Member of the Malta Institute of Financial Services Practitioners
Member of the Malta Institute of Taxation
Member of the International Bar Association
Member of the International Tax Planning Association
Member of the International Fiscal Association

Education

Dip. European Law 1992 (Bruges, Belgium)
Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) 1991 (Malta)