InariLaw provides legal support across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting commercial agreements, structuring mergers between corporate groups, advising on competition law, restructuring multinational entities, and corporate financing transactions. The team is led by Maria Paloma Deguara, who specialises in M&A and complex transactional work. Richard Deschrijver is recognised for his expertise in gaming law, aviation law, data protection, and intellectual property.
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Testimonials
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- ‘I have found this firm to be rapidly responsive and very sensible and practical in their approach to supporting clients.’
- ‘A wide range of disciplines and a strong commitment to service ’
- ‘Maria Paloma Deguara is very attentive and supportive. I have enjoyed working with her, and my organisation has benefitted from her knowledge and pragmatism.’
Key clients
- Queen Mary University of London (Malta) Ltd
- Brown’s Pharma Group
- Marsa Race Track Limited
- Merkur Group
- Ozo Group of Companies Ltd
- The Convenience Shop Group
- Valletta Cruise Port
- Fast Track Solutions Limited
- Grenke Renting Ltd
Work highlights
Advising Queen Mary University of London (Malta) Limited, supporting its legal and regulatory needs in areas such as corporate structuring, governance, commercial agreements, and compliance with local education laws and licensing requirements.
Acting as legal counsel to one of Malta’s pharmacy chains, Brown’s Group, supporting the group on corporate governance, corporate structuring, supplier agreements, licensing and regulatory compliance, employment matters, general commercial operations and day-to-day operational issues within the healthcare and retail sectors.
Acting for a gaming company, Merkur Group, advising and assisting with strategic partnerships, operational contracts, and compliance matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Practice head
Maria Paloma Deguara
Other key lawyers
Richard Deschrijver