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14.01.2021 - Article

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This information is based on the information available at the time of writing. The information and in particular the designation of lawyers and other legal advisers are non-binding and without guarantee. When issuing a mandate, the client is responsible for all costs and fees.

The lawyers are named in alphabetical order. The information on fields of specialization and correspondence languages were obtained from the lawyers themselves and cannot be guaranteed by the embassy. The list does not claim to be complete.

Jurisdiction and compulsory lawyer

There are no regulations regarding local jurisdiction in Malta. Maltese law differentiates between legal procurators and lawyers/advocates. While legal advisors are only admitted before the “Magistrate Court”, lawyers are admitted to all Maltese courts.

In principle, in accordance with Article 204 (1) (a) of the Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (hereinafter referred to as “CodeOrg”), there is no legal requirement to have a lawyer. In special cases, however, this can be ordered by law. In addition, according to Art. 205 Para. 2 CodeOrg, the court can stipulate that the party not represented by a lawyer must appoint a lawyer if they are not able to bring their case forward appropriately.

Legal aid and public defender

Legal aid is granted within the framework of certain income and financial circumstances on the basis of Art. 911 ff. CodeOrg.

A corresponding application should be made to the Civil Court, First Hall in accordance with Article 911 Paragraph 1 CodeOrg, but it is also possible orally to the Advocate for Legal Aid. According to Art. 912 CodeOrg, the applicant has to swear that he

  1. has legitimate reasons for prosecution and
  2. has no assets of € 6,988.12 or more (excluding everyday necessities and main residence) and his annual income does not exceed the national minimum wage for an eighteen-year-old person.

The correction or deletion of entries in public registers as well as the registration of births, marriages and deaths, Art. 913 para. 1 CodeOrg, are excluded from legal aid.

The Advocate of Legal Aid checks in accordance with Article 914 Paragraph 1 of the CodeOrg whether the prosecution appears justified and reports on this to the Civil Court, First Hall. This examination is not necessary if the defendant is the applicant.

If the outcome is positive, the Civil Court, First Hall, will designate the lawyer to be assigned to the applicant. This is selected from the legal profession according to a certain rotation procedure according to Art. 91 ff. CodeOrg. The applicant can only reject the assigned attorney for a legitimate reason in accordance with Art. 918 Paragraph 1 CodeOrg.

The granting of legal aid means that the applicant does not have to pay any fees or provide securities. Security is to be provided only in the case of a counterclaim, Art. 920 Para. 1 CodeOrg

Court and legal fees

The applicable fees are regulated by Art. 1004 ff. CodeOrg. In Malta, this includes both court and legal fees. The amount of the fees is determined by the amount in dispute.

The lawyer's fees are regulated by Tariff E of Schedule A for CodeOrg. According to Art. 82 CodeOrg, a lawyer may in principle only raise fees in the amount prescribed by law.

List of lawyers

The country code for Malta is 00356, after which the telephone number of the connection is dialed directly as indicated.

Law firm
Fields of specialization

AVMT Advocates
18, Pjazza Tigne
Tigne Point, Sliema

Contact person : Anton Micallef

F: 2138-2111 / 2138-2999
amicallef@avmtgroup.com
http://internationalcorporatelawyer.com/

Commercial law
Tax law
Real estate law
Carriage and aviation law
Maritime law and registration of ships
Constitutional law
Foreign claims

Language spoken: English

Bonello & Bonello
215, Flat 4, Old Bakery Street
Valletta, VLT 1451

Contact person: Dr. Rachael Bonello, LL.D.

F: 2123-8119
M: 9944-4439
RBonello@nextweb.net.mt

General civil law
Family law
Real estate law
Commercial law
IP law
Foreign claims

Language spoken: English

Camilleri Preziosi
Level 3, Valletta Buildings
South Street, Valletta, VLT 1103

F: 2123-8989
Fax: 2122-3048
M: 7900-1010 / 7900-1015
info@camilleripreziosi.com
www.camilleripreziosi.com

Commercial law
European law
Competition law
Aviation, maritime and shipping law
Employment law
Insurance law
IP and IT law
Gambling law
Procurement law

Language spoken: English

Dalli Advocates
280 E, Republic Street, Valletta

Contact person: Dr Veronique Dalli

F: 2713-3681 / 2713-5026
M: 9942-8479
info@dalliadvocates.com
veronique@dalliadvocates.com

Criminal law
Family law

Languages spoken: English, Italian

EMA Advocates
61, Msida Court, First Floor
Msida Seafront,
Msida MSD 9043

Contact person: Dr. Dustin Camilleri

F: 2122-2912
Fax: 2122-1001
Dustin@emaadvocates.com
info@emaadvocates.com

Criminal law
Civil right
Constitutional law
Business, trade and company law
Administrative law
Employment law
Property right
Asylum law
Residence and citizenship programs
Insurance law
Finance and Tax Law

Language spoken: English

Farrugia, Gatt & Falzon Advocates
Regency House, First Floor
Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1114

Contact person: Dr. Pio M. Valletta

F: 2123-7329, 2124-5706
Fax: 2123-5358
pmvalletta@fgflegal.com
www.fgflegal.com


Commercial law
Competition law
Aviation, maritime and shipping law
Bankruptcy law
Employment law
Real estate law
Inheritance law

Language spoken: English

Fenech & Fenech Associates
198, Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1455

Contact person: Joseph Ghio

F: 2124 1232
Fax: 2599 0640
Joseph.Ghio@Fenlex.com
www.fenechlaw.com


Commercial law
Tax law
Aviation, maritime and shipping law
Energy and environmental law
Gambling Law
European law
Employment law
Consumer protection
Asylum law

Language spoken: English

Ganado Advocates
171, Old Bakery Street
Valletta VLT 1455

F: 21235406
lawfirm@ganadoadvocates.com
www.ganadoadvocates.com


Commercial law
Tax law
Transport law
Insurance law
Mediation and arbitration
IT law
Employment law

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Guido de Marco & Associates
206, Wisely House, Old Bakery Street
Valletta VLT 1451

F: 2125-5265 / 2125-5266
Fax: 2122-0842
info@demarcoassociates.com
www.demarcoassociates.com

Commercial law
Competition law
European law
Insurance law
IP and IT law

Languages spoken: English, German

Iuris Advocates
36, Archbishop Street
Valletta VLT 1447

T: 2124-7170
F: 2124-7170
M: 7942-0256
info@iurismalta.com
iurismalta.com


Commercial law
Tax law
IP and IT law
Gambling law
Competition law
Maritime law
Air law
Employment law
Family law

Languages spoken: English, Italian

Valletta Legal
20/1, Republic Street
Valletta VLT 1111

Contact person: Dr. Tanya Sciberras Camilleri

F: 2122-8340
T: 2122-8360
tanya@vallettalegal.com
www.vallettalegal.com




Commercial law
Insurance law
Financial services law
Commercial legal protection and competition law
IT law
European law
Gambling law
Maritime and air transport law
Real estate law
International inheritance and family law
Procedural law
Legal opinion on Maltese / German law

Languages spoken: German, English, Maltese, Italian

360 Legal
Old Bakery Street
Valletta VLT

Contact person: Dr. Marco Woods

M: 9946-7562
marco@360legalmalta.com
drmarcowoods@gmail.com

Civil right
Commercial law
Procurement law

Languages spoken: English, Italian, German, Maltese





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