Europe Guide 2026 : Malta
Ranked Individuals
Provided by GVZH Advocates
Type of Work Handled
GVZH Advocates specializes in Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Financial Services, Intellectual Property & TMT, Gaming & Entertainment Law, and Hospitality & Real Estate. Their expertise covers mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, regulatory compliance, licensing, brand protection, and dispute resolution.
Categories of Clients
Clients span multiple industries, including Financial Institutions (BNP Paribas, Stanbic Bank Ghana), Insurance (Lockton Companies LLP), Technology & Software (Alludo, Epam Systems), Gaming & Entertainment (Betclic Everest Group, IGT Digital, Malta Gaming Authority), Hospitality (Corinthia Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, NH Hotels), Pharmaceuticals (Astellas Pharma), Investment & Private Equity (Emma Capital), Retail & Consumer Goods (Michelin, Rimus Riley Group), and Film & Media (Universal Studios).
Recent Work Highlights
GVZH assisted BNP Paribas on a $30M+ financing deal, advised Alludo on shareholding restructuring, supported IGT Digital in a $6.2B merger, managed Universal Studios’ IP matters for Jurassic World, and handled franchise agreements for NH Hotels. They also represented Betclic Everest Group in a €315M facility increase and advised Malta Gaming Authority on trademark filings.
Specialisations
Key areas include Corporate & M&A, Banking & Finance, Financial Services, IP & Brand Protection, Gaming & Entertainment Law, Hospitality & Real Estate, and Regulatory Compliance for multinational corporations.
Provided by Chambers
GVZH Advocates is an experienced law firm with a solid corporate and financial services practice. The team represents clients in commercial and financial disputes, as well as M&A transactions, capital markets and corporate restructuring mandates. Team members also have notable experience in matters involving insurance, tax, employment law and intellectual property.
Provided by Chambers
GVZH Advocates was instructed by Global Media Services to act on various intellectual property matters, including representation in a trade mark infringement issue.
Provided by Chambers
GVZH Advocates is detailed and thoughtful in its analysis, as well as responsive.
The law firm provided sound, accurate and practical legal advice. It was very persuasive and delivered on time, with satisfying outcomes.
GVZH Advocates is proactive and puts our minds at ease, acting with our best interests at heart.
Provided by Chambers
Andrew Zammit is an accomplished lawyer who has a strong focus on corporate restructuring and financial transactions.
Andrew Zammit provides a very high level of client service. He is a very practical lawyer who comes up with creative solutions.
Kurt Hyzler is highly regarded for his activity in corporate finance transactions, with his client base including key market players in the financial sector.
Kurt Hyzler's advice was practical and on point, and he was responsive and timely in providing counsel.
Michael Grech is proactive, puts our minds at ease and has our best interests at heart. He communicates constantly and keeps us clued in to what's happening.
Corporate/Commercial
Financial Services
Intellectual Property & TMT
Provided by GVZH Advocates
Kurt Hyzler
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View profile of Andrew J ZammitMichael Grech
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Practice area: General Business Law
Location: Malta
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