Camilleri Preziosi represents both public and private sector clients in complex disputes involving regulatory challenges, government decisions, and constitutional rights. The team is led by Marisa Vella, who handles a broad range of contentious matters across multiple sectors, while Kristina Rapa Manche advises clients in both litigation and arbitration, with a focus on civil, EU, constitutional, and public law issues. Francesca Galea Cavallazzi concentrates her practice on insolvency, corporate governance, insurance, and general commercial disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This practice offers a service at the highest possible professional level. At the same time, it engages with its clients with a can-do approach, always seeking solutions permissible under the law.’
- ‘Establishing a rapport with the individuals of the practice needs little effort. Their approach is very pragmatic. I have engaged with the practice in various legal matters, including dispute resolution on property ownership, EU state aid issues, and drafting of new legislation.’
- ‘The team is cohesive and client-centric. There seems to be a good synergy between the partners, associates, paralegals, and secretaries.'
- ‘The firm adopts a highly hands-on and solution-oriented approach to every matter it is entrusted with. All team members show a strong command of the local legal and regulatory framework relevant to the issues at hand.’
- ‘The team is highly dedicated, knowledgeable, and they can balance legal considerations with commercial practicality in the advice they provide.'
- ‘Good team with several partners and associates offering the whole spectrum of legal advice.’
Key clients
- Ministry For Health
- Island Oils Holdings Ltd
- WCKD
- IZI Group
- GSD Marketing
- United Group
- Micheal Andrew Wells and Lindsay Suzanne Wells
- Commissioner for Standards in Public Life
- Dr Andrew Agius
- Bank of Valletta plc
- Sea Lodge Limited
Work highlights
Assisted the Ministry for Health in defending a request for the issuance of a warrant of prohibitory injunction in connection with the opening of a large health centre in the South of Malta, referred to as the Paola Health Centre.
Represented GSD Marketing Limited & The General Soft Drinks Company Limited in defending a claim for damages in the amount of €1,000,000 in connection with a dispute that arose in relation to a distribution agreement.
Represented Bank of Valletta with respect to various disputes in the past 12 months.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Marisa Vella
Other key lawyers
Kristina Rapa Manché; Francesca Galea Cavallazzi