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Provided by Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Managing Partner: Nicolai Vella Falzon

Languages:English, French, Italian, Maltese

Firm Overview:

Established in 1891, Fenech & Fenech Advocates is the longest standing law firms in Malta. As a full-service law firm it is a recognised leader in maritime law and marine litigation, commercial law, corporate and commercial law, tax, asset and corporate finance, ship finance, financial services, FinTech, aviation, intellectual property, employment, remote gaming and TMT law, with a notable litigation team having expert litigators in most areas of the law. The Firm is associated with a group of licensed corporate services companies, the Fenlex Group (), and a ship registration service provider Fenech & Fenech Marine Services Ltd and is therefore able to provide a comprehensive service to international and local clients alike. All the firm’s lawyers are highly specialised in their fields, and a number of them are visiting lecturers within the faculty of laws at the University of Malta and contribute widely to international publications and reviews and to the development of local laws relative to their respective practice areas.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Malta

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fenech & Fenech Advocates is a front-running Maltese law firm with a strong practice in corporate, financial and contentious matters. The team acts for both borrowers and lenders on credit facility agreements, as well as advising on debt restructuring, compliance with financial regulations and investment fund mandates. The firm represents clients in commercial disputes, employment litigation and disputes concerning lease agreements. Team members have notable experience in intellectual property and tax mandates. Fenech & Fenech is popular with clients from the gaming sector and also handles M&A transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Fenech & Fenech Advocates represented a UK FCA-licensed entity, in the EUR175,000 acquisition of a stake in a Maltese licensed entity.

Strengths

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Fenech & Fenech stands out for its good communication, expert knowledge, understanding of business peculiarities, responsiveness, timely actioning and constant availability.

General Business Law respondent
Europe

As one of the most established and respected law firms in Malta, it is versatile and can provide a very wide range of services without detracting from quality and expertise.

General Business Law respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Eminent Practitioners

Managing partner Nicolai Vella Falzon is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on M&A transactions in the gaming and FMCG sectors.

Nicolai's ability to translate technical legal knowledge into a business win distinguishes him. It also makes him an invaluable asset for any commercial client.

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Ann Fenech
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Ann Fenech
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Band 1

Ann Fenech is a highly esteemed litigation lawyer with notable expertise representing clients in shipping disputes. She also acts in criminal matters for international clients.

Ann Fenech is a force to be reckoned with. Her dedication to what she does is very hard to find.

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Rosanne Bonnici
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Rosanne Bonnici
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Band 1

Rosanne Bonnici is a tax law expert with particular experience advising clients on the tax aspects of transactions, as well as on corporate tax and international taxation. She also assists with corporate restructuring.

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Joseph Ghio
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Joseph Ghio
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Band 2
Joseph Ghio is highlighted for his ability to handle matters involving investment funds. In addition, his financial services practice covers stock exchange listings and regulatory compliance, as well as contentious and transactional matters within the sector.

Joseph has directly relevant knowledge and he is easy to get along with.

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Edward DeBono
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Edward DeBono
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Band 3
Edward DeBono is a well-regarded lawyer who represents international clients in disputes, including high-value defamation cases.
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Josianne Brimmer
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Josianne Brimmer
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Band 3
Josianne Brimmer advises clients on financial regulatory matters, including licensing and approval mandates. She is also known for her expertise in AML compliance matters.

Josianne provides excellent support.

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Paul Gonzi
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Paul Gonzi
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Band 3
Paul Gonzi is an esteemed lawyer who advises clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. He also has experience in data protection.

Paul is excellent on all fronts and a real pleasure to work with.

He always makes time for us, even on short notice, and supports us from the first conversation through to execution.

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Carl Grech
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Carl Grech
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Up and Coming

Up-and-coming lawyer Carl Grech assists clients with a wide range of contentious matters, including high-value defamation claims.

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Rebecca Diacono
Rebecca Diacono
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Rebecca Diacono frequently assists clients with tax law matters, including tax assessments and restructurings.

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Antonio Ghio
Antonio Ghio
Spotlight
Antonio Ghio is praised for his ability to handle intellectual property mandates. He assists with the IP aspects of transactions, as well as representing clients in contentious copyright and patent proceedings. He is also acknowledged for his ability to handle TMT and data protection mandates.

There aren't many people in Malta as experienced as him when it comes to IP matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Fenech & Fenech Advocates

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Malta

Corporate/Commercial
Nicolai Vella Falzon
E
Nicolai Vella Falzon
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Eminent Practitioners
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Paul Gonzi
3
Paul Gonzi
3
Band 3
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Dispute Resolution
Ann Fenech
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Ann Fenech
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Band 1
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Edward DeBono
3
Edward DeBono
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Band 3
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Carl Grech
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Carl Grech
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Up and Coming
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Financial Services
Joseph Ghio
2
Joseph Ghio
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Josianne Brimmer
3
Josianne Brimmer
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Intellectual Property & TMT
Antonio Ghio
Antonio Ghio
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Tax
Rosanne Bonnici
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Rosanne Bonnici
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Rebecca Diacono
Rebecca Diacono
Associates to watch
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Members

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Adrian Attard

Alison Vassallo

Chantal Bezzina

Daniel Buttigieg

Daniel-Luc Farrugia

Deo Falzon

Jake Desira

Keith Grima

Krista Pisani Bencini

Lara Saguna Axiaq

Luca Amato

Marcus Ciantar

Maria Camilleri

Maria DeBono

Mark Zammit

Mark Fenech

Maronia Magri Tabone

Martina Farrugia

Mattea Pullicino

Matthew Cassar

Michela Noelle Seychell

Monica Galea John

Nicholas DeBono

Nicolai Vella Falzon

Nicolai Vella Falzon

Head of Department

Paul Felice

Paul Gonzi

Peter Grima

Sarah Grima

Thomas Bugeja