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Europe Guide 2023
Malta General Business Law
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Band 2

3 Ranked Lawyers

About

Provided by Refalo Advocates

The Department advises on and assists with the day-to-day business requirements of several high-profile businesses across a broad spectrum of industries. It also assists foreign entities with business interests in Malta and/or interested in establishing themselves in Malta. We advise and assist clients active in construction, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, aquaculture and fisheries, retail, supermarkets as well as regulated businesses. We are especially known for advising on real estate, dispute resolution and other corporate structuring requirements. In addition, we also have a strong administrative law and human rights law practice which helps us to assist businesses in licensing matters and dealing with local authorities.


Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Malta
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Refalo Advocates is an established firm with notable experience handling commercial dispute resolution issues. The team also represents clients in procurement litigation, financial disputes, and insolvency and debt recovery proceedings. In addition to the firm's work on contentious matters, team members assist clients with corporate governance and restructuring matters and venture financing, as well as mandates involving employment, real estate and data protection. The firm has several clients from the hospitality and aquaculture sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Refalo Advocates advised FRVR Limited on a Series-A investment round.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John Refalo
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Band 2

John Refalo is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on shareholder disputes, as well as representing them in financial sector litigation and insolvency proceedings. He is also active on the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards.

"Dr John Refalo's strategic and creative thinking and commercial know-how is a true strength at any negotiation table."

"John is a sophisticated lawyer who knows how to establish a strong, trusting relationship with those he works with."

"He is excellent, always sharp and available."

"John has always taken the time to explain in detail every step of the proceeding and provides the clients with sophisticated analysis and strategical advice."

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Ian Refalo
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Senior Statespeople

Ian Refalo is a longstanding lawyer who has experience representing clients in financial sector disputes and debt recovery proceedings.

"Ian Refalo is one of Malta's leading lawyers."

"He is a top lawyer in every aspect."

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Mark Refalo
3
Band 3

Mark Refalo is a highly regarded lawyer who represents clients in commercial and insurance disputes, as well as fraud claims.

"Mark Refalo is a fantastic guy. He has good sense of his work, is very helpful on the local law and has good connections for the case."

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Dispute Resolution

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Ian Refalo
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Senior Statespeople
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John Refalo
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Band 2
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Mark Refalo
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Band 3

Members

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Amy Micallef

Fabio Coria

Gabrielle Scicluna

Jacqueline Grech

Jennifer Shaw

John Refalo

Head of Department

Maris Farrugia

Mark Refalo

Rose Galea Testaferrata

Rossana Farrugia

Sarah Bezzina

Sarah Grech

Clients

Provided by Refalo Advocates

Aquaculture Resources Limited

BNP Paribas

Cardinal Holdings

Citadel Insurance p.l.c.

Futura Investments

Infinitely Xara Group

Ledaro Investments S.A.

STMicroelectronics (Malta) Limited

Industries

Provided by Refalo Advocates

Aquaculture & Fisheries

Commercial

Construction

Corporate

Employment

Insurance