Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles a wide range of complex commercial and corporate disputes, with particular strength in shareholder conflicts, minority shareholder remedies, and cross-border enforcement actions. The litigation team is jointly led by six practitioners: Nicolai Vella Falzon, who specialises in M&A, liquidation, and insolvency-related matters; Paul Gonzi, who represents high-profile clients in employment and data privacy disputes; Antonio Ghio, who focuses on ICT law and related contentious issues; Thomas Bugeja, who brings expertise in private international law and EU law; Carl Grech, who appears regularly before the Maltese courts, including at appellate level and in arbitration; and Daniel Buttigieg, who is experienced in debt recovery, succession disputes, and administrative law reviews.

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Testimonials

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‘The Fenech & Fenech team's knowledge and practical understanding of the complexities that arise in aviation-related disputes is exceptional. They combine first-rate legal expertise with a pragmatic, solutions-driven approach that adds real value to us as a client.’
‘The team’s ability to manage sensitive and high-value disputes with precision and confidence is a standout strength. They are highly responsive, commercially minded, and adept at guiding us through complex cross-border litigation and regulatory issues.'
‘The firm’s commercial litigation team brings extensive experience in resolving complex, cross-border commercial disputes, with particular expertise in the iGaming sector. Their understanding of the industry allows them to offer targeted and effective legal solutions.’
‘Dedicated team to us as a client and the industry. Always feels like you are in safe hands. Trusted and thoughtful advice with the ability to consider the wider picture and not just the task in front of them. Would highly recommend.’
‘Fenech & Fenech Advocates stands out as a full-service, multi-disciplinary legal provider with a strong international and local presence. It is one of the top firms in Malta, very capable and with a strong sense for the client's needs.’
‘The practice stands out for its exceptional combination of deep technical expertise, commercial awareness, and responsiveness. The team consistently delivers advice that is not only legally sound but also practical and aligned with business objectives.'

Key clients

Fortenova Group
Ivan Camilleri
Evoke plc
Kemimport Limited
Chemimart Group
D Peak Limited
Malta Freeport Terminals Limited
C&F Building Contractors Limited
AirX
Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation
Ixaris
Bvolution Finance Ltd

Work highlights

Represented Evoke plc with mass litigation related to the judicial challenge to the recognition and enforcement of Austrian judgements in Malta.

Represented AirX with a judicial dispute filed by VistaJet, one of the largest private jet operators globally, against AirX in Malta.

Acting as lead counsel to the Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, set up after the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, with respect to a class action instituted by over 600 Maltese citizens with respect to a massive data breach.