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Provided by Matthew Attard
Matthew Attard is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ shipping team, with particular focus on shipping registration and sales/acquisitions of vessels, and the formation and support of shipping organisations and companies, regularly assisting clients in corporate matters and M&A transactions. Matthew also regularly assists major financial institutions and owners in the financing of vessels and related matters.
Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023
Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2016
Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2013
Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2008
Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta
Member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta
President of the Malta Maritime Law Association
Board member of the Malta Maritime Forum
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Attard assists clients with ship finance mandates, including share transfers. He is also involved in vessel acquisitions and registration processes, including transactions with significant cross-border aspects.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Attard is a true expert in his field and resolves last-minute issues in a highly pragmatic way.
He remains our go-to person.
Matthew is very responsive and accurate.
Matthew Attard is a true expert in his field and resolves last-minute issues in a highly pragmatic way.
He remains our go-to person.
Matthew is very responsive and accurate.
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Maritime security onboard yachts: a legal perspective on private security and armed guards
In recent years, maritime regions traditionally traversed by merchant vessels have witnessed a noticeable increase in luxury yachts venturing into new and uncharted territories.
Malta’s cautious stance on the Russian oil price cap reflects a wiser EU maritime strategy
The EU’s proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.
Lessons from the Bayesian Yacht Incident
Has the time come for pleasure yachts to face more stringent regulation?
Marriages on Maltese-flagged Vessels
It is well known nowadays that the popularity of the Malta flag has grown substantially and is one of the world’s largest.
Sanctions in shipping: Navigating the 12th package of sanctions against Russia
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 of December 18, 2023, amending Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 resulted in the adoption of the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, with the aim of imposing additional import and export bans combating sanctions circumvention and closing loopholes.
Let’s stop taking the maritime industry for granted
The facts and figures relating to how much the maritime industry contributes to the Maltese economy have been referenced countless times and they are substantial.
How easy is it to charter your yacht?
Matthew Attard delves into this topic and provides valuable advice for yacht owners seeking to charter their yachts.
Russian sanctions and their impact on the yachting industry
The Russian sanctions have had an impact on various industries, and the yachting industry has certainly not been spared.
Social security contributions when working on EU-registered yachts
Discover the latest insights into the regulation of social security contributions for crew members on EU-registered yachts.
The unregulated labour market of seafarers aboard private vessels
Discover the challenges facing seafarers working on private vessels in the unregulated labour market.
Maritime security onboard yachts: a legal perspective on private security and armed guards
In recent years, maritime regions traditionally traversed by merchant vessels have witnessed a noticeable increase in luxury yachts venturing into new and uncharted territories.
Malta’s cautious stance on the Russian oil price cap reflects a wiser EU maritime strategy
The EU’s proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.
Lessons from the Bayesian Yacht Incident
Has the time come for pleasure yachts to face more stringent regulation?
Marriages on Maltese-flagged Vessels
It is well known nowadays that the popularity of the Malta flag has grown substantially and is one of the world’s largest.
Sanctions in shipping: Navigating the 12th package of sanctions against Russia
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 of December 18, 2023, amending Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 resulted in the adoption of the 12th package of sanctions against Russia, with the aim of imposing additional import and export bans combating sanctions circumvention and closing loopholes.
Let’s stop taking the maritime industry for granted
The facts and figures relating to how much the maritime industry contributes to the Maltese economy have been referenced countless times and they are substantial.
How easy is it to charter your yacht?
Matthew Attard delves into this topic and provides valuable advice for yacht owners seeking to charter their yachts.
Russian sanctions and their impact on the yachting industry
The Russian sanctions have had an impact on various industries, and the yachting industry has certainly not been spared.
Social security contributions when working on EU-registered yachts
Discover the latest insights into the regulation of social security contributions for crew members on EU-registered yachts.
The unregulated labour market of seafarers aboard private vessels
Discover the challenges facing seafarers working on private vessels in the unregulated labour market.