LAWYER PROFILE

Matthew Xerri

Europe 2026

Ganado Advocates

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shipping

Malta

4 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

Provided by Ganado Advocates

Europe

Practice Areas

Matthew Xerri is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ shipping and aviation team, with particular focus on ship and aviation finance, including the implementation of alternative financing methods. Matthew regularly assists financial institutions and leading banks in the perfection of security over yachts, commercial vessels and aircraft. Matthew also assists in the registration of international interests in the international registry as well as acts on behalf of various aircraft lessors in aircraft leasing transactions and structures, including the drafting of lease agreements. Matthew, together with the litigation team, also provides guidance on enforcement issues, including the arrest and/or re-possession of aircraft and vessels.

Matthew also assisted the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate with the drafting of legislation in order to amend the Malta Aircraft Registration Act.

Career

Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023

Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2018

Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2014

Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2011

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta

Member of the Chamber of Advocates

Malta Maritime Law Association

Malta Institute of Taxation

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Shipping - Malta

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Matthew Xerri assists clients with vessel transactions and registrations, and also demonstrates experience with mortgages and security interests.

Learn more about this team View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Matthew Xerri demonstrates versatility and wide-ranging expertise. He is also highly responsive and an excellent communicator.
ShippingChambers European Guide