Camilleri Preziosi ‘excels in complex court litigation with a deep expertise in Maltese and EU law‘, acting in courts spanning from civil courts to the Supreme Court of Estonia. Practitioners are experienced in a diverse range of disputes, including alternate dispute resolution, and the group has been increasingly active in commercial arbitration both in Malta and internationally. Practice head Marisa Vella has a varied disputes practice, which includes shareholder disputes across a range of sectors, while Kristina Rapa Manche is a go-to figure in the team for disputes relating to breaches of EU internal market rules.

The group at Fenech & Fenech Advocates is praised for its work on ‘complex, technical and cross-border litigation‘. The practice encompasses a marine litigation department, which is overseen by Ann Fenech. The group’s deep bench of lawyers also includes Carl Grech, Daniel Buttigieg, Thomas Bugeja, Antonio Ghio, and Paul Gonzi, who head up the overall team. Ghio is a standout team member for disputes in the TMT and IP sectors, while Bugeja is often engaged in competition law disputes.

Lauded for its ‘technical expertise and excellent communication skills,‘ Ganado Advocates is notable for its ability to co-counsel with foreign firms, as well as its ability to act as a one-stop shop for clients in a range of disputes. Disputes in which the group is involved include construction disputes, shareholders’ disputes, insolvency litigation, wrongful trading cases and intellectual property litigation. Versatile litigator and team leader Antoine Cremona ‘is very strong in both arbitration and litigation, domestically and internationally.’ Clement Mifsud-Bonnici is often involved in competition law disputes, while Louis Cassar Pullicino stands out for maritime disputes.

Mamo TCV Advocates hosts a dedicated team of disputes specialists which ‘possesses extensive expertise in both substantive law and procedural matters‘. The group has been increasingly involved in high-value disputes relating to corporate law and financial services in 2024. Such disputes, particularly those of a multijurisdictional nature, continue to be an overall strength of the group. Practice head Frank Testa primarily handles civil and commercial litigation and leads the team alongside Stephen Muscat, Christine Calleja, Jonathan Abela Fiorentino and administrative law expert Joseph Camilleri, who is lauded for an ‘analytical approach to problem-solving’ within disputes.

8pointlaw is often involved in disputes in the financial services, gaming, fintech and data protection sectors. Practice head John Bonello has a strong track record in commercial disputes, particularly those related to real estate, family law, succession, and inheritance law. Bonello is well supported by Elian Scicluna, who has an equally strong background in both commercial and civil disputes.

GTG Advocates is described by one client as ‘well-versed in dispute resolution techniques and often providing practical solutions’. The group is particularly active in the iGaming sector and in the new tech space more widely, such as blockchain and fintech. Managing partner Robert Tufigno, Ian Gauci, and IP disputes expert Terrence Cassar head up the team, the latter of whom counts B2C and B2B tech and gaming companies among his key clients.

Refalo Advocates has a history of handling complex disputes in a variety of areas, notably insolvency disputes and high-level fraud cases. Commended for his strategic nous in litigious matters, Mark Refalo heads up the team alongside Ian Refalo and John Refalo, and is a strong commercial litigator and arbitrator, particularly in the public procurement realm. Sarah Grech is a significant practitioner in the group due to her expertise in public law disputes.

WH Partners‘ dispute resolution practice has been steadily growing into a core area of work for the firm. The ‘knowledgeable, hard-working and reliable’ group has also been increasingly acting in a range of cross-border disputes related to debt recovery. The ‘knowledgeable and practical’ Davinia Cutajar heads up the team and brings clients, often in the financial service industry, experience and expertise in negligence claims. Jonathan Muscat has a significant of experience in the Superior Courts of Malta.