Ranking tables

Corporate/Commercial | Europe

Malta

The below Corporate/Commercial rankings table provides market-leading insights on the top ranked lawyers and law firms whose advice and legal services can be purchased in Malta. The rankings are the result of extensive research by our internal research team, who conduct interviews with in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers who have worked alongside them. Use our table and ranking system to identify the most suited provider of legal services for you.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Andrew Muscat
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    Andrew Muscat
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 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
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 19 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

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    Nicolai Vella Falzon
    Fenech & Fenech Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 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
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 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
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 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
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

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

    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  3. Donald Vella
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    Donald Vella
    Camilleri Preziosi
    Camilleri Preziosi | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | 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
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 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.
  5. Michael Psaila
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    Michael Psaila
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 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
    2025 | 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
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 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
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 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
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Roderick Zammit Pace
    Zammit Pace Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Charlene Mifsud
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    Charlene Mifsud
    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
    Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Charlene Mifsud enters the rankings to reflect her practice at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates. In addition to supporting M&A and corporate restructuring, her training in notarial law enables her to assist clients with a range of real estate transactions.

  2. Matthew Brincat
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    Matthew Brincat
    Ganado Advocates
    Ganado Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Matthew Brincat is praised by a number of sources for his ability to handle employment law matters.
  3. Robert Zammit
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    Robert Zammit
    WH Partners
    WH Partners | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

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

  4. Christian Farrugia
    FFF Legal | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  5. Maria P Deguara
    InariLaw | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
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Up and Coming

  1. Mikiel Calleja
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    Mikiel Calleja
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

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

  2. Terence Cassar
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    Terence Cassar
    GTG Legal | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Terence Cassar is well versed in the gaming industry, advising on licensing and regulatory matters. He also assists international clients with corporate matters.

Associates to watch

  1. Annalies Muscat
    Annalies Muscat
    Mamo TCV - Advocates
    Mamo TCV - Advocates | Corporate/Commercial
    2025 | Associates to watch | 9 Years Ranked
    Associate-to-watch Annalies Muscat has experience advising clients on commercial agreements and competition law matters.