VB Advocates

VB Advocates is a leading full-service law firm headquartered in Valletta, Malta, blending a rich legal heritage with a forward-thinking and client-centred approach. Drawing upon over eight decades of legal excellence rooted in one of Malta’s oldest civil law practices, the firm provides tailored, innovative legal solutions to domestic and international clients across a broad range of industries. VB Advocates is committed to achieving outstanding results, upholding professional integrity and accountability, and delivering strategic counsel across complex legal and commercial matters.

The firm is led by two partners and supported by a team of approximately ten lawyers, including the partners, combining depth of experience with a collaborative and agile approach.

Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

This core practice at VB Advocates spans the full lifecycle of corporate deals, from due diligence, transaction structuring and negotiation through to completion and post-deal integration. The team has a strong record advising multinational corporations, private equity firms and strategic investors in both local and international transactions, consistently delivering commercially pragmatic and legally sound outcomes for their clients.

Professionals involved: Luca Vella, Jeanelle Cachia, Katia Cachia, Nicola Fenech Conti, Emma Mizzi Blake

Capital Markets

VB Advocates provides comprehensive legal services for capital markets transactions, including debt issuance, public takeovers, IPOs, private placements and post-issuance compliance. The team combines local market knowledge with regulatory insight to support issuers, investors and financial institutions through every phase of capital raising and securities regulation.

Professionals involved: Luca Vella, Katia Cachia, Emma Mizzi Blake

Employment Law

VB Advocates advises employers and employees on all aspects of labour and employment law, including contract negotiation, compliance with HR regulations, union recognition, industrial disputes and unfair dismissal claims. The firm’s approach balances a nuanced understanding of employment legislation with proactive client support.

Professionals involved: Karl Briffa, Julia Darmanin

Litigation and Commercial Dispute Resolution

VB Advocates represents clients in a wide range of contentious matters, from commercial contractual disputes to shareholder and regulatory litigation. The firm also has strong capability in alternative dispute resolution, offering tailored mediation and arbitration services to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

Professionals involved: Karl Briffa, Nicole Briffa, Luke Mifsud

Other Practice Areas

In addition to the core areas above, VB Advocates offers legal expertise across numerous complementary fields, including: banking & finance, competition law, real estate, restructuring & insolvency, privacy & data protection, regulatory compliance and public procurement matters.

Address: 52, St. Christopher Street, Valletta VLT1462, Malta

Wesbite: www.vba.mt

Tel: +356 2722 9236