Europe Guide 2026 : Malta
Ranked Individual
Provided by Camilleri Preziosi
· Advises the full range of stakeholders in the shipping and yachting sector.
· Advises Government and bidders in connection with matters relating to the shipping sector, including in particular ferry services.
· Advises international shipping financiers in relation to the taking of security as collateral and the enforcement thereof.
· Camilleri Preziosi has extensive experience in syndicated, bilateral, inter-creditor and subordination arrangements and other types of secured financing.
· Provides advice and assistance to financiers, crew members and other claimants in relation to the enforcement of maritime claims and ship mortgages, whether arising under or registered in the jurisdiction of a foreign state or Malta.
· Advises ship-owners and yacht owners on all matters, ranging from negotiation of finance documentation, sale and purchase vessels, shipbuilding contracts, charter-party contracts, new building projects and ship registration, to re-domiciliation of owning companies.
· Assists ship-owners with the full range of issues affecting Maltese ships including port state and flag state control, crewing requirements, renewal of certification, bareboat charter registration, armed security requirements in the context of piracy and all other related administrative and technical aspects relating to Maltese ships.
· Advises persons in the yachting sector on the acquisition and sale of yachts, charter and agency agreements and related regulatory matters.
Provided by Chambers
Camilleri Preziosi fields a prominent practice advising lenders, Maltese companies and public sector entities on matters in the shipping and yachting sectors. The law firm has extensive experience representing clients on a variety of transactions in the industry, including the sale of vessels, loan enforcement mandates, ship financing and mortgage registrations. Its practice also includes shipping litigation.
Provided by Chambers
Camilleri Preziosi's service levels and responsiveness are excellent. The team demonstrates solid depth and breadth as both partners and junior lawyers are well-trained and provide excellent service.
The law firm is prompt, direct and offers high level of work.
Provided by Chambers
Steve Decesare has extensive experience in the shipping and aviation sectors on a variety of matters, such as legislative drafting, loan enforcement and mortgage registration. He also advises on the acquisition, sale and registration of various vessels, including yachts.
Steve is very helpful and up for the challenge.
Shipping
Provided by Camilleri Preziosi
Krista Ellul
Andrei Vella
Kirsten Debono Huskinson
Kristina Rapa Manche
Michael Buhagiar
Steve Decesare
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