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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Malta

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

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Provided by Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Led by Dr Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, the firm's managing partner, our Private Client practice serves wealthy individuals and families, and their trustees and family offices, private banks and other wealth management service providers. Our lawyers and tax advisers provide personal tax planning and compliance, citizenship and residency planning, wills and estates and international wealth structuring advice. We also provide structures for the holding and VAT minimization of high value assets including aircraft, super yachts and art.

Industries (13)

  • Private Client Law: Estate planning, succession, asset protection.
  • Tax Law: International tax structuring, residency planning.
  • Immigration Law: Citizenship and residence-by-investment programs.
  • Trusts & Estates: Trust formation, administration, and litigation.
  • Family Offices: Multi-disciplinary management of family wealth.
  • Trust Companies: Trust and foundation administration.
  • Corporate Service Providers: Structuring and managing holding companies, SPVs, and investment vehicles.
  • Property Investment Advisory: Real estate acquisition and management.
  • Art & Cultural Property Law: Legal advisory on art transactions and heritage assets
  • Global Mobility Advisory: Relocation planning, lifestyle management.
  • Residency & Citizenship Planning: Legal and strategic advice on second passports and relocation
  • Family Offices
  • HNWIs

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Malta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
The team at Chetcuti Cauchi advises on high net worth Maltese residence and immigration matters for investors, entrepreneurs and retirees, and regularly advises major international law firms and their clients on these issues. Its lawyers also advise high net worth individuals on Maltese tax matters.
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Strengths

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  • They serve clients from A to Z. From the submission of applications to follow-ups on the status of the applications, receipt of approval and booking biometrical appointments, it is an extremely smooth experience.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Chetcuti Cauchi has a multidisciplinary team and expertise in residence and citizenship matters, as well as trust, foundations and other corporate vehicles based on the client's objectives.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Chetcuti Cauchi has demonstrated professionalism, efficiency and a client-focused approach. Their expertise and attention to detail have made every step of the process smooth and reassuring.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Antoine Saliba Haig
    Antoine Saliba Haig

    Antoine Saliba Haig

    Antoine Saliba Haig advises wealthy clients on pre-immigration tax planning.

    • Antoine Saliba Haig has been a remarkable point of contact combining deep legal knowledge with a practical and solution-oriented mindset.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • There's nothing that Antoine doesn't know about the area we work in. He is an extremely active person who really tries to improve his knowledge and be up to date with the market.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Jean-Philippe Chetcuti
    Jean-Philippe Chetcuti

    Jean-Philippe Chetcuti

    Jean-Philippe Chetcuti advises on residency matters, as well as on tax and estate planning. He is Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates' managing partner.

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  • Magdalena Velkovska
    Magdalena Velkovska

    Magdalena Velkovska

    Magdalena Velkovska is a director in the private client tax department at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. She specialises on the tax aspects of clients' relocation to Malta.

    • Magdalena is highly specialised in her role.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Magdalena Velkovska is technically outstanding, consistently reliable and highly competent. She applies a humane, supportive and understanding approach to all our questions. She brings incredibly positive energy to every interaction, making even complex matters feel clear and manageable.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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Ranked Individuals at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates (3)

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