Camilleri Preziosi‘s ‘highly competent and trustworthy’ team counts property developers as key clients, whom the group advises on construction contracts but also residential and commercial property matters in the real estate sector. The group also operates across real estate M&A, including acquisitions and disposals for both landlords and tenants. Marisa Vella heads up the team and is the key name for property disputes, while Rya Gatt in particular ‘has a wide and deep understanding of contracts and litigation in the real estate sector.’ Martina Micallef stands out for lease and sale agreements.
Real estate in Malta
Camilleri Preziosi
Praxisleiter:
Marisa Vella
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rya Gatt; Martina Micallef
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‘This firm is informed and supportive, yet the range of competencies and experience matches and in some cases surpasses that of larger firms in Malta.’
‘Rya Gatt, in particular, has a wide and deep understanding of contracts and litigation in the real estate sector. We found her absorption of construction-related issues to be convincing but still empathetic and understanding. This makes a difference.’
‘The team is knowledgeable of local legislation and has a multidisciplinary approach that covers various aspects of the local legislative framework.’
Kernmandanten
Malta International Airport plc
Townsquare Sliema Ltd
Arkadia Marketing Ltd
SD Holdings Ltd
United Group plc
Fortel Group
Kitchen Concepts Limited
Decathlon Italia S.R.L.
Eurospin Italia SpA
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- Advising Mellieha Bay Hotel Ltd on the refurbishment and development of its hotel in the bay of Ghadira, Malta.
- Advising SD Holdings on a major mixed use development project in St. Julians, Malta.
- Assisted Malta International Airport with construction contracts for the development of SkyParks 2, a commercial complex within the perimeter of the airport, consisting of a hotel and other retail and commercial facilities.
Ganado Advocates
Ganado Advocates is often engaged in the sale and purchase of real estate and can be distinguished by its real estate disputes and construction disputes expertise, particularly construction arbitration expertise. Practitioners combine this with a specialist expertise in FIDIC contracts and building contracts more widely. The group is therefore able to field a dedicated team to handle specific matters, with members carefully selected to match the right experience with the needs of the project.‘ Antoine Cremona, who runs the group, is often called upon for real estate litigation, whereas Anselmo Mifsud Bonnici is key for major contracts.
Praxisleiter:
Antoine Cremona
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Anselmo Mifsud Bonnici
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‘Ganado has wide ranging skillsets and competencies. Lead partners are experienced and knowledgeable, particularly on building contracts and arbitration procedures for construction projects.’
‘We have found the level of support provided to be excellent.’
‘Ganado Advocates is a major provider of legal services, and stands out for its expertise and the quality of its lawyers.’
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Mamo TCV Advocates
Mamo TCV Advocates pairs a strong knowledge of mixed and large-scale real estate developments with heavy engagement in the acquisition of immovable property and the sale of property generally, particularly in the hospitality sector. Frank Testa, litigation expert Joseph Borg Bartolo and Joseph Camilleri head up the team. Maria Lisa Buttigieg‘s workload is also evidence of the group’s focus on real estate litigation, having acted in local courts and tribunals in real estate disputes and estate settlement matters.
Praxisleiter:
Frank Testa; Joseph Camilleri; Joseph Borg Bartolo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Michael Camilleri; Maria Lisa Buttigieg
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‘Mamo TCV’s display a high level of ownership of the problem being faced and prove solutions for discussion in an open and transparent manner.’
‘They have highly capable professionals with a lot of industry experience.’
‘Joseph Camilleri and Michael Camilleri both provide individual and expert advice, and precise drafting.’
8pointlaw
8pointlaw is equally adept at contentious and non-contentious real estate matters. Core areas of competency include contractual matters, divisions of property, lease agreements and real estate M&A. Founding partner and practice head John Bonello leads much of the group’s work, including work for government agencies and entities, and is the key figure in the team.
Praxisleiter:
John Bonello
Kernmandanten
INDIS Malta Ltd.
Malta Enterprise
Attard & Co (Food) Ltd
AR Properties Limited
Cammast Properties Limited
Housing Authority
MLR Imports Limited
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- Assisted Attard & Co with the acquisition of land and the development of a state-of-the-art logistics centre.
- Assisted the Government of Malta with the renewal of port and quay facilities for cement operators in Malta.
- Assisted INDIS Malta with negotiations with some of its tenants for their relocation in light of a €60 million expansion project for Baxter Limited, a supplier of medical supplies and devices.
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates assists a host of international clients, often families or HNWIs, who are looking to buy or sell residential and commercial properties in Malta. The group also advises such clients on real estate finance, commercial leases, and private rental matters. Maria Chetcuti Cauchi and Charlene Mifsud lead the ‘knowledgeable’ group. Mifsud is commended for her negotiation skills and has increasingly been active in real estate and construction litigation, whereas Cauchi is key for real estate investment matters, both inbound and outbound.
Praxisleiter:
Maria Chetcuti Cauchi; Charlene Mifsud
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‘Charlene Mifsud is very prompt. She responds without delay, and responds precisely.’
‘Charlene Mifsud is a top partner at the firm, extremely professional and very skilled at negotiation.’
‘They have a diverse team working on the different aspects of the field. Everyone is very knowledgeable.’
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Praised for its communication skills, knowledge, and practicality, the group at Fenech & Fenech Advocates is highly proficient in complex dispute resolution procedures within the real estate and construction industries. This especially concerns contractual matters, title issues and promises of sale agreements on both the residential and the commercial side of real estate. The overall practice is split into two departments. Daniel Buttigieg, who is highlighted for his practical approach, heads up the real estate, conveyancing and development department, while Carl Grech oversees the construction, infrastructure and industry department.
Praxisleiter:
Daniel Buttigieg; Carl Grech
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‘The team pays special attention to your case, and you are always updated regarding what is happening.’
‘Very helpful and easy to communicate with them.’
‘Real estate can be a minefield, particularly in a jurisdiction renowned for its unpredictable and lengthy enforcement and dispute resolution procedures. The team are approachable, available, knowledgeable and most importantly, practical.’
Kernmandanten
Tyre Services Limited
Kemimport Limited
Malta Freeport Terminals Limited
C&F Building Contractors Limited
Azzopardi Group
C & F Building Contractors Limited
Project Technik Limited
Metz Limited
Med Development Services Limited
Vella Group
Interfinance Limited
Vella Falzon Building Supplies Limited
Ray Zammit Group
Hili Group
D Peak Limited
Hal Mann Limited
MNA Azzopardi
Tapa Limited
Luxfair Developments
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- Assisted Kemimport Limited with filing for the judicial division of a block of residential and commercial units situated in the main street of the capital city of Malta.
- Assisted C&F Building Contractors Limited with the recovery of balances due following works it executed as a contractor under a FIDIC Red Book.
GTG Advocates
GTG Advocates, whose broad client base ranges from Maltese government entities to Maltese construction companies, is particularly skilled at handling the sale and purchase of properties, including immovable properties, as well as being well-versed in lease agreements related to this. Robert Tufigno and Ivan Gatt lead the team, the latter of whom is key for drafting and negotiating real estate agreements.
Praxisleiter:
Robert Tufigno; Ivan Gatt
Kernmandanten
Social Projects Management (S.P.M.) Limited
Montaldo Insurance Agency Limited (Malta General Agents for AIG Europe)
BMIT Technologies PLC
PKJK Company Limited
La Mode Company Limited
Four Site Operations Ltd
Raise Fields Limited
LLMA Limited / JP & A Limited
Elegant Homes
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- Advising Social Projects Management (S.P.M.) Limited on real estate-related legal matters for social housing projects in Malta and represented the client in a court case on damages to property.
- Advising Four Site Operations Ltd on matters relating to the purchase of real estate, drawing up of promise of sale agreements, final deeds of sale and representing the client in litigious matters.
- Advising L.L.M.A. Limited on matters relating to the development and purchase of real estate, drawing up of promise of sale agreements, and final deeds of sale for both commercial and residential real estate.