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
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
- Refalo Advocates advised FRVR Limited on a Series-A investment round.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is very responsive and the services are simply first-class. We truly feel at ease knowing our best interests are being protected by Refalo Advocates."
"The lawyers are all highly capable and solution-oriented, transparent, and receptive to client input."
"Each member of the team has a strong knowledge of his field."
"The firm has a very strong ability to handle complicated international issues."
"The team solved the issue in a highly professional manner. They are experienced and very client-oriented."
"The firm is very responsive and the services are simply first-class. We truly feel at ease knowing our best interests are being protected by Refalo Advocates."
"The lawyers are all highly capable and solution-oriented, transparent, and receptive to client input."
"Each member of the team has a strong knowledge of his field."
"The firm has a very strong ability to handle complicated international issues."
"The team solved the issue in a highly professional manner. They are experienced and very client-oriented."
Notable Practitioners
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."
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."
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
Refalo Advocates
Malta
Members
Provided by Refalo Advocates
Amy Micallef
Fabio Coria
Gabrielle Scicluna
Jacqueline Grech
Jennifer Shaw
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