Camilleri Preziosi is lauded by clients as housing 'one of Malta’s top financial services practices'. Managing partner Louis de Gabriele is a highly regarded practitioner, with an excellent track record in handling acquisition and leveraged finance. Malcolm Falzon is well known for assisting with high-value equity and debt issuances, while Andrei Vella handles asset-backed finance, syndicated lending, and project finance. Andrew Caruana Scicluna advises on regulatory matters, and has established expertise in assisting with CET1 and CET2 instrument capital issues by banks. Associate Diane Bugeja is a key contact.
Banking, finance and capital markets in Malta
Camilleri Preziosi
Responsables de la pratique:
Louis de Gabriele; Andrei Vella; Malcolm Falzon; Andrew Caruana Scicluna
Autres avocats clés:
Diane Bugeja
Les références
‘A corporate law firm in Malta capable to meet the needs of an operator like ourselves through a 360 degree approach, including funding (capital markets), contractual and if and when necessary negotiation and litigation.’
‘Very receptive and focused to find solutions. ’
‘They are thorough, specialised and upfront.’
Principaux clients
IZI Finance p.l.c.
AX Group p.l.c.
M.Z.I. Investment Services Limited as manager of the bond issue of The Ona plc
M.Z.I. Investment Services Limited as manager of the bond issue of Gap Group plc
M.Z.I. Investment Services Limited as manager of the bond issue of Juel Group plc
Global Ports Holding plc
Mariner Finance p.l.c.
Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c.
Izola Bank p.l.c.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising IZI Finance p.l.c. on a €30 million unsecured bond issuance and all connected legal and regulatory matters.
- Assisted AX Real Estate p.l.c. with an application to the Malta Financial Services Authority for admittance to the Malta Stock Exchange.
Ganado Advocates
Ganado Advocates ‘offers a one stop shop for all legal advice related to banking, finance and capital markets’. Conrad Portanier is well versed in representing domestic and international financial institutions, and Leonard Bonello, who leads the fintech group, is an expert in handling blockchain-based projects and derivatives matters. Matthew Bianchi is a key name for insurance matters, and Nicholas Curmi specialises in capital markets, with a solid track record in advising on securities work. Catherine Formosa is very experienced in regulatory issues.
Autres avocats clés:
Catherine Formosa
Les références
‘High-level expertise. Professional service. Friendly and loyal staff. Knowledge, experience and qualifications. Eye for detail. ’
‘Conrad Portanier, Catherine Formosa and Nick Curmi are very knowledgeable on the subjects in question and pleasant to work with. They always explain clearly and support the client in their requirements and offer practical, well-tailored and thought-out solutions.’
‘The firms offers a one stop shop for all legal advice related to banking, finance and capital markets. As a team there is an exceptional collaboration between them, and customer receives one final advice incorporating the inputs of the various teams each with expertise in own field. They are always very knowledge about latest regulation as well as they have visibility and information of what is developing in the markets both from regulation and best market practices.’
Principaux clients
M&Z plc
APS Bank plc
BNF Bank plc
Dino Fino Finance plc
International Finance Corporation
Merkanti Holding plc
Media and Games Invest SE
Together Gaming Solutions plc
Catena Media plc
Raketech Group plc
Qawra Palace plc
Bank of Valletta plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised on the first bond issuance by BNF Bank plc and the listing of the bonds on the Malta Stock Exchange.
- Acted as Maltese counsel to Bank of Valletta plc on its Euro Medium Term Notes issuance.
- Advised APS Bank plc on its IPO and listing on the Malta Stock Exchange.
Mamo TCV Advocates
The team at Mamo TCV Advocates is particularly recommended for assisting lenders and borrowers with syndicated loan transactions, often with international elements, and is also adept at advising local credit institutions on corporate and project finance. Andrew Muscat and Michael Psaila are the key contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Muscat; Michael Psaila
Les références
‘Legal services are provided in a meticulous manner and in a very in-depth form. This is provided effectively thanks to the professionals’ legal background and experience.’
‘The practitioners at the firm provide tailor-made advice.’
‘We work primarily with Andrew Muscat. He is someone who inspires confident, based on his knowledge, availability and politeness.’
Principaux clients
GO p.l.c.
BMIT Technologies p.l.c.
Trident Estates p.l.c.
Simonds Farsons Cisk p.l.c.
Malta Properties Company p.l.c.
Central Business Centres p.l.c.
Depositor Compensation Scheme
St. Anthony Co. p.l.c.
Steward Healthcare
BNF Bank (Malta) plc
HSBC Bank Malta plc
FCM Bank Malta Limited
Novum Bank Ltd
APS Bank plc
Truevo Payments Limited
Aristocrat Technologies, Inc
Alteris Financial Group & Commencer Group
Proximus NV/SA
Baxter International, Inc.
BF Capital. IPM Group and Mr. Alexis Murphy
Principaux dossiers
- Advised VGW Group on a $150,000,000 loan credit agreement entered into by VGW Luckyland Inc. (as borrower), VGW Holdings Limited with Brigade Agency Services LLC (as administrative agent, collateral agent and security trustee).
- Advised Alteris and Commencer on a convertible loan agreement entered into with the Genesis Global group.
Deguara Farrugia Advocates
Deguara Farrugia Advocates' team is 'very dynamic and efficient'. The group acts for funds, banks, and fintech companies in connection with the setting up of e-money and payment institutions, licensing matters, and issues pertaining to listings on markets. Practice co-heads Jean Farrugia and Johan Farrugia are the names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean Farrugia; Johan Farrugia
Les références
‘The firm’s team is very dynamic, efficient and provide practical solutions to their clients.’
‘I work closely with Jean Farrugia. He is very smart, professional and provides a personal level of attention. The quality of the teams’ work coupled with their network of contacts and associates, often ensures a logical and successful solution. ’
Principaux clients
PNC Bank, National Association
The Convenience Shop (Holding) p.l.c.
VistaJet Group Holding Limited
APS Bank plc
GPH Finance plc
Finrails Holding plc
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted PNC Bank with an amendment to a credit agreement and term loan credit agreement.
- Acts as external legal counsel to APS Bank plc.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Fenech & Fenech Advocates has a strong offering in fund formation and management matters, financial services regulatory work, and corporate and asset finance transactions. The team garners praise for being 'excellent in terms of professionalism, availability and experience', and is jointly led by Joseph Ghio and Josianne Brimmer, who are ‘very diligent, available and excellent professionals with solid expertise'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Joseph Ghio; Josianne Brimmer
Les références
‘The team is excellent in terms of professionalism, availability and experience. They are undoubtedly a first choice firm in Malta. ’
‘We work with Joseph Ghio and Josianne Brimmer. Both are very diligent, available and excellent professionals with solid expertise.’
GVZH Advocates
Capital markets and fintech matters are prominent in the team's workload at GVZH Advocates. Andrew Zammit has a strong track record in handling licensing, regulatory and compliance matters in the space, and funds specialist Kurt Hyzler assists with collective investment scheme structures and financial services licensing projects.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrew Zammit; Kurt Hyzler
Principaux clients
Tilray Brands Inc
Ascent Software Holdings Malta Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Ascent Software Holdings Malta Limited in relation to the capitalisation of a loan.