Refalo Advocates advises on title due diligence, acquisition structuring, lease arrangements, contracts for works, and the preparation of promise of sale agreements and final deeds. The team is jointly led by John Refalo, who is frequently involved in matters concerning insolvency, shareholders’ rights, joint ventures, fraud and asset tracing, and Mark Refalo, whose practice centres on intellectual property and risk management advice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice stands out for its combination of deep legal expertise, practical commercial insight, and a client-centric approach that emphasises collaboration and responsiveness.'
- ‘Refalo Advocates provides clients with full-spectrum legal support, ensuring that every matter is addressed with depth, precision, and professionalism.'
- Potential clients should know that the team is not only highly knowledgeable but also versatile, capable of handling complex and multidisciplinary issues effectively. This breadth of competence distinguishes them from other firms and gives clients confidence that all aspects of their legal needs are covered seamlessly.’
- ‘Partners working for Refalo have an individual approach for everybody - a small client will not feel different from a big one.'
- ‘Very professional and competent. Clear communication and strong expertise in commercial and corporate matters.’
- ‘We mainly worked with John Refalo, who has been extremely professional, approachable and precise.’
Key clients
- Citadel Insurance plc
- STMicroelectronics (Malta) Limited
- Aparthotels Malta Limited
- Eccholine Production bv / Eccholine Malta Limited
- F. Schembri Holdings Limited
- Malta Tug Crew Union
Work highlights
Advised STMicroelectronics on a new collective agreement, complex service contracts, and corporate governance issues, including board secretarial support.
Led the negotiation and restructuring of a €13m timeshare property sale complicated by shareholder disputes, permit delays, and contractual litigation.
Acted for Eccholine on the cross-border structuring and regulatory compliance for the Maltese production of the international reality-TV show Power Couple.
Practice head
John Refalo; Mark Refalo