LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Attard

Europe 2026

Ganado Advocates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping

Malta

4 years ranked

Contributions and articles

10 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Ganado Advocates

Practice Areas

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.

Career

Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023

Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2016

Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2013

Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2008

Professional Memberships

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

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Shipping - Malta

Band 3

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew Attard is a true expert in his field and resolves last-minute issues in a highly pragmatic way.
ShippingChambers European Guide
He remains our go-to person.
ShippingChambers European Guide
Matthew is very responsive and accurate.
ShippingChambers European Guide