Avv Dr John Bonello > 8pointlaw > Valletta, Malta > Lawyer Profile
8pointlaw Offices
19/9 VINCENTI BUILDINGS
STRAIT STREET
VALLETTA VLT1432
Malta
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Avv Dr John Bonello
Work Department
Real Estate Law, Family Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Litigation, Civil Law, Aviaition, Maritime, Public Procurement, Inheritance and Succession, Debt Collection
Position
Partner
Career
John began practising as an Advocate in the Maltese Courts of Justice soon after he graduated in 2006. During this period he gained extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and was deeply involved in matters related to shipping, family, public procurement, property, real estate and succession and inheritance law.
John was appointed Secretary to the Malta Resources Authority, between 2004, a position he relinquished in 2013. This experience has contributed towards his knowledge on matters relating to oil exploration, the environment, energy and climate change. John also sat on the board of directors of a major telecommunications company.
John is well-versed in the area of property law which spreads across a wide range of issues such as leases, property conveyance, planning permits as well as contractual rights and obligations.
He has advised major government and private agencies on matters relating to business promotion, foreign direct investment, public procurement and more.
Additionally, John has also acted as an examiner at the Faculty of Laws of the University of Malta.
Languages
English
Italian
Maltese
Memberships
The Chamber of Advocates
Education
Dr John Bonello graduated as Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies from the University of Malta in 2002, having European Studies as a secondary area. John was then awarded a Diploma as Notary Public by the same University in 2003.
In 2004, John obtained a Certificate in trust Law and Administration by the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners.
John graduated as Doctor of Laws in 2005 from the University of Malta, after successfully submitting his these entitled “Public Procurement in Malta – A Critical Analysis”.
Also in 2005, John obtained his Masters in International Maritime Law from the IMO International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI) after successfully submitting his dissertation entitled “Admiralty Jurisdiction in Malta” as well as a proposal for the implementation of The 1952 Arrest Convention into Maltese law.
John was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Lawyer Rankings
Malta > Dispute resolution
8pointlaw is often involved in disputes in the financial services, gaming, fintech and data protection sectors. Practice head John Bonello has a strong track record in commercial disputes, particularly those related to real estate, family law, succession, and inheritance law. Bonello is well supported by Elian Scicluna, who has an equally strong background in both commercial and civil disputes.
8pointlaw is often involved in disputes in the financial services, gaming, fintech and data protection sectors. Practice head John Bonello has a strong track record in commercial disputes, particularly those related to real estate, family law, succession, and inheritance law. Bonello is well supported by Elian Scicluna, who has an equally strong background in both commercial and civil disputes.
Malta > Private client
The practice at 8pointlaw sits within a boutique law firm, enabling the group to provide a personalised service to a client base which often features HNWIs. The group counsels such clients on succession planning and inheritance law, as well as the implications of Maltese family law. Practice head John Bonello is the main figure in the team and is heavily engaged in cross-border disputes connected to family and succession matters.
Malta > Real estate
8pointlaw is equally adept at contentious and non-contentious real estate matters. Core areas of competency include contractual matters, divisions of property, lease agreements and real estate M&A. Founding partner and practice head John Bonello leads much of the group’s work, including work for government agencies and entities, and is the key figure in the team.