Refalo Advocates

Partners: Prof Ian Refalo, Dr. John Refalo, Dr. Mark Refalo
CEO: Jean Chapelle Paleologo
Number of partners: 3
Number of lawyers: 12
Staff Complement: >20
Languages: English, Maltese, Italian

Firm Overview:
The firm offers its clients a first-class service advising on all matters of Maltese Law, both contentious and non-contentious. The firm was founded by professor Ian Refalo whose practice began in the 1970s. Today, it houses specialist lawyers and other professionals suited to provide its clientele with tailored legal advice and business solutions. The firm is committed to delivering excellent service to its clients and maintaining its reputable position on the local and international forums.

The firm’s core practice areas are:

1. Litigation & Dispute Resolution;
2. Commercial and Corporate Law;
3. Procurement, Construction and Real Estate;
4. Shipping and Yachting;
5. General Business Law;
6. Administrative and Constitutional Law; and
7. Private Client & Trusts.

The firm is frequently involved in cross-border matters. Its clientele includes foreign and local private and public corporate bodies, high net wealth individuals, and public authorities and agencies.

The firm has a strong Human Rights and Administrative Law department and has argued cases before the ECHR, the ECJ, and the Administrative Board of Review of the European Central Bank and is the preferred correspondent in Malta for a number of top European and North American law firms.

Key Contacts: 

Name: Dr. John Refalo
Email: [email protected]

Name: Dr Mark Refalo
Email: [email protected]

Name: Mr Jean Chapelle Paleologo
Email: [email protected]