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Ganado Advocates

Dispute Resolution

Europe Guide 2026 : Malta


Ganado Advocates

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Ganado Advocates has been the trusted advisor to major international banking groups and other financial institutions on all matters of Maltese law for over half a century. Our banking and finance, investment services and funds, capital markets and insurance and pensions teams continue to be at the cutting edge of Maltese legal and regulatory developments. The firm leveraged its long-standing experience in banking law and regulatory matters to target the burgeoning e-money and payment services sectors.

We act for a large number of corporate clients and regularly advise on various corporate and commercial law matters – from company restructuring, legal due diligence, cross-border mergers, joint ventures, public service contracts and partnerships, to company dissolution and liquidation. We are regularly involved in a number of local and international mergers and acquisitions, including some of the largest and most complex transactions.

Ganado Advocates’ litigation and dispute resolution team has an extensive and well-respected litigation and arbitration practice covering highly technical and specialised disputes. A notable amount of litigation involves an international commercial dimension in the areas of admiralty law, banking, insurance, gaming, corporate, international commercial arbitration, intellectual property, contractual disputes, insolvency, public procurement, competition and debt collection for foreign creditors including enforcement of foreign judgements and awards.

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What the Team is Known For
Ganado Advocates remains a powerhouse law firm with an outstanding practice in the field of corporate, financial services and dispute resolution. On the financial services side, the team has a strong focus on investment funds and insurance regulatory matters, as well as acting on bond issuances, IPOs and financing transactions. Ganado advises clients on debt restructuring matters. Other high-level contentious work handled by the firm includes arbitration representation and litigation involving governmental entities. The firm is additionally popular with clients from the telecoms and technology industries for advice on M&A transactions and data protection mandates. Lawyers at the firm have notable expertise in the fields of tax and intellectual property law.

Work Highlights

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  • Ganado Advocates counselled Goldman Sachs Alternatives on the acquisition of Melita, a digital infrastructure operator in Malta.

Strengths

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  • Ganado Advocates can approach complex, regulatory financial matters with a thorough analysis and a good understanding of difficult situations.

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  • The Ganado Advocates team provides outstanding responsiveness and expertise, as it builds an excellent rapport with the clients.

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  • Ganado Advocates is an excellent firm. The lawyers are extremely thorough. They are experts in Maltese law and in structuring and implementing complex corporate transactions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLouis Cassar Pullicino
    Senior StatespeopleLouis Cassar Pullicino

    Louis Cassar Pullicino

    Louis Cassar Pullicino is a leading litigator in Malta with notable expertise in commercial disputes and insolvency proceedings. He is also well versed in arbitration matters.
  • Senior StatespeopleMax Ganado
    Senior StatespeopleMax Ganado

    Max Ganado

    Max Ganado is a longstanding lawyer who has notable experience assisting clients with regulatory matters in the technology sector.
  • Band 1Andre Zerafa
    Band 1Andre Zerafa

    Andre Zerafa

    Andre Zerafa is one of the key names for investment funds matters in Malta, assisting clients with the establishment of funds and transactional matters.
  • Band 1Antoine G Cremona
    Band 1Antoine G Cremona

    Antoine G Cremona

    Antoine Cremona is a leading litigator in Malta with notable expertise representing clients in international arbitration proceedings, including under the ICC rules.
    • Antoine Cremona is a leading lawyer in litigation, arbitration and construction law. His international credentials and academic contributions make him a respected figure in the field.

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    • Antoine Cremona is highly skilled and can navigate complex matters with precision. His strategic thinking and strong command of the legal landscape make him a valuable asset to any team or client.

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    • He is really a genuine leader of his generation; one of the most prominent litigation lawyers.

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  • Band 2Stephen Attard
    Band 2Stephen Attard

    Stephen Attard

    Stephen Attard is an accomplished lawyer who assists clients with corporate transactions and debt restructuring mandates. He also has experience in tax law, advising on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings, VAT matters and the taxation of dividends.

  • Band 2Conrad Portanier
    Band 2Conrad Portanier

    Conrad Portanier

    Conrad Portanier is a prolific lawyer in banking and finance who also assists clients with capital markets matters, including bond issuances.
    • Conrad Portanier is a leader in the financial services. He is well respected by both clients and authorities.

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    • Conrad Portanier is one of the most approachable lawyers in Malta.

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    • He has significant experience and a client-focused approach.

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  • Band 2Matthew Bianchi
    Band 2Matthew Bianchi

    Matthew Bianchi

    Matthew Bianchi has a strong focus on matters in the insurance sector, including acquisitions and the establishment of new insurance ventures in Malta.
    • I would like to highlight Matthew Bianchi's knowledge and experience. He brought a lot of added value.

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  • Band 2Nicholas Curmi
    Band 2Nicholas Curmi

    Nicholas Curmi

    Nicholas Curmi is an accomplished lawyer who is active in capital markets mandates, advising clients on IPOs as well as bond and notes issuances.
    • Nicholas Curmi is very pragmatic and has good commercial instincts.

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    • Nicholas Curmi is service-minded, with a high level of deliverables. He knows who to engage his team and has the much-needed transactional and international experience.

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  • Band 3Leonard Bonello
    Band 3Leonard Bonello

    Leonard Bonello

    Leonard Bonello is an adept lawyer who acts for banks on corporate financing matters and on the issuance of notes.
  • Band 3Nikolai Muscat Farrugia
    Band 3Nikolai Muscat Farrugia

    Nikolai Muscat Farrugia

    Nikolai Muscat Farrugia is a highly regarded lawyer who assists clients with a range of transactions, including corporate finance and M&A.
  • Band 3Simon Schembri
    Band 3Simon Schembri

    Simon Schembri

    Simon Schembri is an adept lawyer who assists clients with corporate transactions, including due diligence processes and M&A.
    • Simon Schembri has a quiet and gentle disposition. He is a sharp mind, with good organisational and team leadership skills. He is an absolute delight to work with.

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  • Band 4Matthew Brincat
    Band 4Matthew Brincat

    Matthew Brincat

    Matthew Brincat is praised by a number of sources for his ability to handle a range of commercial issues, including those stemming from corporate transactions as well as employment law matters.

  • SpotlightPaul Micallef Grimaud
    SpotlightPaul Micallef Grimaud

    Paul Micallef Grimaud

    Paul Micallef Grimaud has notable experience representing clients in intellectual property disputes. He additionally assists with data protection matters.
  • SpotlightPhilip Formosa
    SpotlightPhilip Formosa

    Philip Formosa

    Philip Formosa assists pharmaceutical and gaming clients with intellectual property matters. He is also well versed in data protection.

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