Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Shipping | Chambers Europe Profile

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The firm’s maritime activities are handled by four departments: marine litigation, ship registration, ship finance, and yachting. The Marine Litigation Department’s practice covers a wide cross section of shipping and maritime issues, ranging from ship repair to carriage of goods, from shipping casualties to maritime investigations, from mortgage enforcements to bunkering disputes; it acts for owners, hull and machinery underwriters and P and I clubs in the vast majority of shipping casualties taking place around Malta or relating to Maltese registered vessels and is involved in the majority of cases brought before the Maltese courts.

The Ship Registration and Ship Finance Departments jointly represent some of the largest fleets and most important financiers in the world, whilst the Yachting Department assists owners and financiers of some of the world’s largest super yachts used for private as well as commercial purposes. Various members of these departments are regularly invited to lecture and speak extensively on the subject at Maltese and foreign fora.

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Shipping - Malta

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fenech & Fenech is an established leader in the market, advising domestic and international clients on the full spectrum of maritime issues. It is a leading maritime disputes practice, handling complex litigation in both wet and dry shipping mandates. The impressive team demonstrates strong expertise in ship financing and yachting, acting for high-profile clients on registration and finance matters. Team members also assist with shipping mandates, particularly in connection with mortgages, as well as with the flagging and re-flagging of vessels. The law firm represents a distinguished group of clients, including international financial institutions, ship owners and maritime service providers.

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Strengths

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Fenech & Fenech is very well prepared with the right resources and the right allocation of time for complex issues.

Shipping respondent
Europe

The law firm understands our line of business and dedicates significant time both the commercial and operational aspects.

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Europe

Fenech & Fenech brings intricate knowledge of the maritime industry, a worldwide reputation for excellence and deep expertise in maritime law throughout the Mediterranean.

Shipping respondent
Europe

Fenech & Fenech is very well prepared with the right resources and the right allocation of time for complex issues.

Shipping respondent
Europe

The law firm understands our line of business and dedicates significant time both the commercial and operational aspects.

Shipping respondent
Europe

Fenech & Fenech brings intricate knowledge of the maritime industry, a worldwide reputation for excellence and deep expertise in maritime law throughout the Mediterranean.

Shipping respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Mark Fenech

Senior Statespeople

Mark Fenech is a consultant at Fenech & Fenech and head of the firm's ship finance department. He supports clients in both the shipping and yachting sector with mortgage registration and post-delivery financing.

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Ann Fenech

Head of Shipping

Star Individuals

The widely respected Ann Fenech is recognised for her deep expertise in maritime dispute resolution. She also brings considerable experience in vessel registration and in sale and purchase agreements.

Ann Fenech has a worldwide reputation. She ensures that she understands each case in minute detail and gathers all the evidence and statements necessary to defend it.

The level of sophistication that Ann Fenech delves into is unique.

She is an excellent lawyer.

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Alison Vassallo

Band 2

Alison Vassallo is head of the firm's yachting department. Her practice includes advising clients on yacht acquisition, importation, and registration.

Alison is always on the ball, available when needed and ready to discuss any matter at any time.

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Adrian Attard

Band 3

Adrian Attard is a distinguished lawyer who supports clients with shipping litigation matters, including tortious claims. His expertise also extends to transactional cases, such as the acquisition and registration of vessels.

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Peter Grima

Associates to watch

Peter Grima, a rising senior associate, advises clients with ship finance-related matters, including mortgage registrations. His client base includes domestic and European banks as well as yachting companies.

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