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Partner

Michael is a partner at GVZH Advocates, heading the intellectual property department at GVZH Advocates. His practice focuses on all aspects of intellectual property law including the representation of several multi-national clients in all aspects of IP law, including brand protection and anti-counterfeiting.

Michael also leads the firm’s shipping, yachting and aviation team and is active in privatisation matters, having acted both the Government of Malta as well as for investors. He sits on the boards of several local companies including three publicly listed companies.

Michael is the Chairman of Teatru Manoel, Malta’s national theatre, and a member of the Boards of Governors ofFondazzjoni Patrimonju Maltiand St. Edward’s College. He is a Knight of Magistral Grace of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Michael is fluent in English, French, Italian and Maltese.

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Michael graduated Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta. He then pursued a Master of Laws at University College, London.