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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

General Business Law

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Managing Partner: Nicolai Vella Falzon

Languages: English, French, Italian, Maltese

Firm Overview:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates is the longest standing law firm in Malta, and its foundation traces back to 1891. This makes Fenech & Fenech a legacy firm with unparalleled experience in legal services in Malta.

Today, the firm stands as a full-service legal provider, offering an almost complete spectrum of legal services. The firm’s heritage ensures proven experience in traditional fields of law, but it is also at the forefront of legislative developments, providing effective and value driven solutions to its diverse range of local and international clients.

The lawyers at Fenech & Fenech Advocates are experts in their respective fields, ensuring sharp and timely results across all practice areas. The firm offers services in Aviation and Aircraft Finance, Banking, Company Law, Competition, Commercial & Corporate, Finance & Capital Markets, E-Commerce, Entertainment and Hospitality, Data Protection & Privacy, Employment, Finance, Financial Services, iGaming, I.T., TMT & Telecoms, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Civil and Commercial Litigation (including specialised Marine Litigation), Ship Registration & Finance, Yacht Leasing, Real Estate, Taxation, Trust & Foundations and Mergers & Acquisitions amongst others.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Malta

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Fenech & Fenech Advocates provided Bolt with legal counsel on commercial, competition, employment and regulatory affairs in Malta, as well as on litigation.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at Fenech & Fenech Advocates are efficient and have the ability to cover all our needs.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

  • Fenech & Fenech Advocates has a good grasp of the topic at hand, including any business or legal risks, and proposes solutions to the challenges we face.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

  • The Fenech & Fenech Advocates team was consistently highly prepared, often a step ahead of the opposing party's legal advisers. Their proactivity inspired confidence throughout the negotiation.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicolai Vella Falzon
    Nicolai Vella Falzon

    Nicolai Vella Falzon

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

    • Nicolai Vella Falzon was excellent and extremely commercial, always with the view to complete the transaction.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

    • Nicolai Vella Falzon provides a high level of client service. He is always ready to help.

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  • Joseph Ghio
    Joseph Ghio

    Joseph Ghio

    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.

    • The quality of our interaction with Joseph Ghio was impeccable both in terms of expertise as well as responsiveness.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

    • Joseph Ghio is a trusted adviser to us.

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  • Josianne Brimmer
    Josianne Brimmer

    Josianne Brimmer

    Josianne Brimmer advises clients on financial regulatory matters, including licensing and approval mandates. She is also known for her expertise in AML compliance matters.
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  • Paul Gonzi
    Paul Gonzi

    Paul Gonzi

    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 Gonzi offers awareness, sophistication and a general level of service that are top notch.

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