Ranking tables

Corporate/Commercial | Global

Malta

The Corporate/Commercial rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Malta.

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Senior Statespeople

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    Andrew Muscat
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked

    Andrew Muscat is a well-reputed lawyer in the market able to support clients with corporate transactions, including mergers and spin-offs. He also has considerable experience assisting with the introduction of new legislation.

  2. Max Ganado
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    Max Ganado
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 26 Years Ranked
    Max Ganado is a longstanding lawyer who has notable experience assisting clients with regulatory matters in the technology sector.
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Eminent Practitioners

  1. Nicolai Vella Falzon
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    Nicolai Vella Falzon
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Eminent Practitioners | 19 Years Ranked

    Managing partner Nicolai Vella Falzon is an eminent lawyer who advises clients on M&A transactions in the gaming and FMCG sectors.

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Band 1

  1. Louis de Gabriele
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    Louis de Gabriele
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 25 Years Ranked
    Louis de Gabriele is one of the leading lawyers in Malta for financial services regulatory matters and investment fund mandates, as well as M&A transactions and corporate restructuring. He also has experience representing clients in disputes.
  2. Malcolm Falzon
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    Malcolm Falzon
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Malcolm Falzon is an acclaimed lawyer who assists clients with capital market matters, including bond issuances. He is also well versed in M&A transactions.
  3. Stephen Attard
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    Stephen Attard
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Head of Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Stephen Attard is an accomplished lawyer who assists clients with corporate transactions and debt restructuring mandates. He also has experience in tax law, advising on the tax aspects of corporate restructurings, VAT matters and the taxation of dividends.

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Band 2

  1. Aaron Galea Cavallazzi
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    Aaron Galea Cavallazzi
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked

    Aaron Galea Cavallazzi is praised for his practice offering expertise in corporate matters, including restructurings.

  2. Andrew J Zammit
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    Andrew J Zammit
    GVZH Advocates
    GVZH Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Andrew Zammit is an accomplished lawyer who has a strong focus on corporate restructuring and financial transactions.

  3. Donald Vella
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    Donald Vella
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Donald Vella is an esteemed lawyer who frequently assists clients with a range of tax law matters, as well as advising on financial matters, including shareholder agreements.
  4. James Scicluna
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    James Scicluna
    WH Partners
    WH Partners | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    James Scicluna advises clients on M&A transactions, as well as funding rounds and employment law matters. He has a number of clients from the gaming and media industries.
    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Leisure and Hospitality|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Sport
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    Michael Psaila
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Michael Psaila is an esteemed lawyer who specialises in M&A, including transactions with cross-border elements. He also acts as a litigator in disputes across the gaming and financial sectors.

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Band 3

  1. Nikolai Muscat Farrugia
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    Nikolai Muscat Farrugia
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nikolai Muscat Farrugia is a highly regarded lawyer who assists clients with a range of transactions, including corporate finance and M&A.
  2. Olga Finkel
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    Olga Finkel
    WH Partners
    WH Partners | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Olga Finkel is a highly regarded lawyer who assists clients with M&A transactions and intellectual property cases. She often acts for clients from the gaming and gambling sector.

  3. Paul Gonzi
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    Paul Gonzi
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Paul Gonzi is an esteemed lawyer who advises clients on the employment law aspects of corporate transactions. He also has experience in data protection.
  4. Simon Schembri
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    Simon Schembri
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Simon Schembri is an adept lawyer who assists clients with corporate transactions, including due diligence processes and M&A.
  5. Laragh Cassar
    Camilleri Cassar Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3
  6. Roderick Zammit Pace
    Zammit Pace Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Christian Farrugia
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    Christian Farrugia
    FFF Legal
    FFF Legal | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    Christian Farrugia has experience assisting clients from the shipping and insurance sectors with M&A transactions.

  2. Luca Vella
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    Luca Vella
    VB Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Luca Vella joins the ranking table this year due to solid market support for his activity in the corporate and commercial arena in Malta. He is well placed to advise on M&A as well as capital markets matters.

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    Maria P Deguara
    InariLaw | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Maria Deguara is an adept lawyer who often assists clients with transactions, including corporate finance and M&A. She also provides corporations with employment advice.
  4. Matthew Brincat
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    Matthew Brincat
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Matthew Brincat is praised by a number of sources for his ability to handle a range of commercial issues, including those stemming from corporate transactions as well as employment law matters.

  5. Robert Zammit
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    Robert Zammit
    WH Partners
    WH Partners | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Robert Zammit frequently assists clients from the gaming and financial sectors with M&A mandates and advice on new regulations in Malta.

  6. Charlene Mifsud
    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
  7. David Gonzi
    Gonzi & Associates, Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
  8. Terence Cassar
    GTG Legal | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

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    Mikiel Calleja
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Mikiel Calleja assists with commercial and financial matters. He is also well versed in real estate mandates.

Associates to watch

  1. Andrew Massa
    InariLaw | Corporate/Commercial
    2026 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Andrew Massa is a senior associate most notably supported by clients for his activity advising on restructuring processes and governance issues, for both Maltese and international companies.