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Refalo Advocates Offices

61 ST PAUL STREET
VALLETTA VLT 1212
Malta
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Refalo Advocates > The Legal 500 Rankings
Malta > Dispute resolution Tier 3
Refalo Advocates is particularly valued for the ‘excellent‘ team’s willingness to ‘take on non-standard disputes‘ and come up with ‘innovative solutions‘. Mark Refalo leads the civil dispute resolution practice, and regularly acts in both national and international courts. John Refalo oversees the commercial litigation work, which includes maritime issues. Ian Refalo heads up the public law offering.Practice head(s):
Ian Refalo; Mark Refalo; John Refalo
Other key lawyers:
Sarah Grech; Gabrielle Scicluna
Testimonials
‘Experience, attention to detail and pragmatic legal solutions.’
‘The Refalo team is excellent. It comes up with innovative solutions and advocates them to the fullest extent.’
‘We chose Refalo Advocates because the services required a team of legal professionals that held a comprehensive understanding of commercial operations, and the difficulties and complexities faced by long-established large family businesses, such as our own. Refalo Advocates have a first-class reputation on the island particularly for litigation, corporate, and commercial matters. The team has the ability to identify your requirements and objectives and act upon them effectively. They are solution-oriented advisors, with an expert understanding of the law. The firm offers extensive experience and professionalism in all these areas and satisfied all required criteria and beyond.’
‘Responsibility and clarity in fulfilling obligations, business and non-standard approach in solving assigned tasks, teamwork co-ordination – all this, in my opinion, gives Refalo undeniable advantages in the international legal services market. I would especially like to note the ability of the firm’s specialists to take on non-standard disputes and find effective legal ways to resolve them.’
‘I would like to thank Refalo’s lawyers for their clarity and efficiency in their work, their ability to find a solution in difficult situations and their professionalism. The law firm has a proven track record of resolving complex disputes quickly and efficiently by being creative in developing alternative solutions and strategies. Co-operation with this company is distinguished by high professionalism and an individual approach to clients’ requests.’
‘Both Ian Refalo and John Refalo have been our main advisors and provided us with the peace of mind that our interests and affairs are protected at all stages.’
‘The entire team are excellent. I have worked with them on a complex case and was able to note first hand their effectiveness.’
Key clients
Construct Furniture
Schembri & Sons
Infinitely Xara Group
Citadel Insurance plc
BNP Paribas
Libyan State
Futura Funds Sicav
Ledaro Investments
Cardinal Holdings
Work highlights
- Acted for Ledaro Investments in an action concerning the liquidation for insolvency of Maltese company Ulmart Holdings, which controlled the Russian online retailer Ulmart.
- Defending BNP against a claim of not less than €1bn by way of damages allegedly occasioned to the claimant and related enterprises by the client.
Refalo Advocates > Firm Profile
Refalo Advocates is a multidisciplinary leading law firm based in Valletta, Malta. The firm was founded by Professor Ian Refalo whose practice began in the 1970s. Today, the firm houses specialist lawyers and other professionals suited to provide its clientele tailored legal advice and business solutions. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients and maintaining its reputable position on the local and international forum.
Its clientele includes foreign and local private and public corporate bodies, high-net-wealth individuals and public authorities and agencies. The firm’s core practice areas are:
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Commercial and corporate law
- Procurement, construction and real estate
- Shipping and yachting
- General business law
- Administrative and constitutional law
- Private client and trusts.
The firm is frequently involved in cross-border transactions, litigation and alternative dispute resolution. It is also dedicated to providing tailored corporate services to businesses and individuals wishing to establish themselves in Malta.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Constitutional | Dr Ian Refalo | ian@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Dispute Resolution | Dr John Refalo | john@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Dispute Resolution | Dr Manuel Galea | manuel.galea@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Dispute Resolution | Dr Rossana Farrugia | rossana.farrugia@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Insurance | Dr John Refalo | john@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Insurance | Dr Rose Galea Testaferrata | rose.galeatestaferrata@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Insurance | Dr Rossana Farrugia | rosssana.farrugia@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Shipping & Aviation | Dr John Refalo | john@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Shipping & Aviation | Dr Amy Lee Micallef | amy.micallef@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Corporate & M&A | Dr John Refalo | john@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Corporate & M&A | Dr Jennifer Shaw | jennifer.shaw@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Corporate & M&A | Dr Amy Lee Micallef | amy.micallef@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Corporate & M&A | Dr Maris Farruga | maris.farrugia@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Intellectual Property | Dr. Jennifer Shaw | jennifer.shaw@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Administrative | Dr Mark Refalo | mark@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Natural resources, energy and environmental | Dr Mark Refalo | mark@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Real estate, construction and planning | Dr Jacqueline Grech | jacqueline.grech@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Civil & Constitutional Law | Dr Sarah Grech | sarah.grech@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Dispute Resolution | Dr Gabrielle Scicluna | gabrielle.scicluna@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Construction | Dr Gabrielle Scicluna | gabrielle.scicluna@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Immigration & Employment | Dr Rose Galea Testaferrata | rose.galeatestaferrata@refalo.legal | +356 2122 3515 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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![]() | Dr Rossana Farrugia | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Maris Farrugia | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Manuel Galea | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Rose Galea Testaferrata | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Jacqueline Grech | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Sarah Grech | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Amy Lee Micallef | Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Prof Ian Refalo | Constitutional & Human Rights Law | View Profile |
![]() | Dr John Refalo | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Mark Refalo | Partner | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Gabrielle Scicluna | Senior Associate | View Profile |
![]() | Dr Jennifer Shaw | Senior Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 13Languages
Italian French English MalteseMemberships
IBA (International Bar Association)Other
Contacts : Dr John Refalo Contacts : Dr Mark Refalo Contacts : Jean Chapelle Paleologo- Dispute resolution