Camilleri Preziosi offers comprehensive legal support across the financial services sector, structured through four subdivisions: banking & finance, capital markets, investment funds and wealth management, and financial regulatory, supervision and compliance. The practice is jointly led by Louis de Gabriele, who brings deep experience across corporate law, banking, asset management, and capital markets; Andrei Vella, who focuses on corporate finance, including syndicated lending, project finance, and asset-backed transactions; and Malcolm Falzon, who advises local and international clients on legal, regulatory, and licensing issues across the financial sector. Andrew Caruana Scicluna is particularly recognised for his expertise in financial regulation, while Nicola Buhagiar plays a key role in capital markets, advising on primary and secondary listings on the Malta Stock Exchange, as well as public takeovers.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Focus and dedication to the case at hand, backed by a very in-depth technical expertise.’
  • ‘Ultimately very professional and technical.’
  • ‘Technically very competent.’
  • ‘The team are accessible, client-oriented, efficient, and experts.’
  • ‘Strong knowledge of capital market listing rules and also experienced in the processes for equity and bond IPOs.’
  • ‘A highly accomplished team of professionals with high ethical standards, bringing not only legal expertise but also supported by commercial acumen.’

Key clients

  • ACMUS plc
  • Computime Holdings plc
  • VBL plc
  • International Hotel Investments plc
  • Melita Finance plc
  • GPH Malta Finance plc

Lawyers

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Practice head

Louis de Gabriele; Andrei Vella; Malcolm Falzon

Other key lawyers

Andrew Caruana Scicluna; Nicola Buhagiar