AE Legal has particular expertise in defending clients in contentious matters such as director removal proceedings, investor claims, unfair prejudice actions, and litigation brought under the Companies Act.

InariLaw‘s broad caseload spans company law, property and inheritance matters, family law cases, administrative and public law challenges, maritime claims, and international arbitration.

Camilleri Preziosi represents both public and private sector clients in complex disputes involving regulatory challenges, government decisions, and constitutional rights. The team is led by Marisa Vella, who handles a broad range of contentious matters across multiple sectors, while Kristina Rapa Manche advises clients in both litigation and arbitration, with a focus on civil, EU, constitutional, and public law issues. Francesca Galea Cavallazzi concentrates her practice on insolvency, corporate governance, insurance, and general commercial disputes.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles a wide range of complex commercial and corporate disputes, with particular strength in shareholder conflicts, minority shareholder remedies, and cross-border enforcement actions. The litigation team is jointly led by six practitioners: Nicolai Vella Falzon, who specialises in M&A, liquidation, and insolvency-related matters; Paul Gonzi, who represents high-profile clients in employment and data privacy disputes; Antonio Ghio, who focuses on ICT law and related contentious issues; Thomas Bugeja, who brings expertise in private international law and EU law; Carl Grech, who appears regularly before the Maltese courts, including at appellate level and in arbitration; and Daniel Buttigieg, who is experienced in debt recovery, succession disputes, and administrative law reviews.

Ganado Advocates is frequently seen acting on a wide range of contentious matters, including construction disputes, post-M&A litigation, company law conflicts, as well as public procurement and competition law cases. The team is led by Antoine Cremona, who has extensive experience in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on shareholder disputes, construction contracts, and cross-border proceedings. Louis Cassar Pullicino is a key contact for disputes in the shipping, banking, and corporate sectors. Clement Mifsud-Bonnici regularly advises on public procurement matters, assisting bidders with tender documentation, joint bidding agreements, and representing clients in procurement challenges.

Mamo TCV Advocates handles a broad range of litigation matters across civil, family, public procurement, and banking law. The practice is led by five key individuals: Joseph Camilleri, who specialises in constitutional and administrative law, with a focus on public procurement and planning matters; Frank Testa, whose work centres on dispute resolution in corporate, commercial, and real estate sectors; Stephen Muscat, who is active in court litigation, arbitration and tribunal proceedings; Christine Calleja, who focuses on employment law and insurance-related disputes; and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino, who primarily advises on intellectual property litigation.

Refalo Advocates advises companies and joint ventures on a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including financing structures, investment arrangements, and corporate recovery procedures. The firm is particularly experienced in handling shareholder and director disputes, with a strong focus on minority rights and insolvency-related proceedings. The team is led by a trio of key partners: Ian Refalo, who represents a range of government bodies, public and private companies, and independent state entities; Mark Refalo, who specialises in administrative and commercial litigation, with notable expertise in public procurement and the application of EU legislation in Malta; and John Refalo, who advises on complex matters involving insolvency, shareholder rights, fraud, and asset tracing.

8pointlaw handles a wide array of contentious matters across both domestic and international jurisdictions. The team is led by John Bonello, who brings expertise in real estate, family law, succession, and inheritance matters, while Elian Scicluna is a key figure in the practice, known for her strong focus on civil and commercial litigation, contract advisory, and operational legal support for clients.

GTG Legal’s litigation and advisory practice spans a wide range of corporate and commercial law areas, including intellectual property, data protection, succession, and immigration-related disputes. The team is jointly led by Ian Gauci, who focuses on corporate and commercial matters, particularly in the IT and fintech sectors; Terence Cassar, whose expertise includes gaming and betting law, M&A, and software-related issues; and Cherise Abela Grech, who frequently advises large corporations on the establishment and regulatory aspects of share option schemes.

Guido de Marco & Associates provides legal support across a broad range of corporate matters, including divisional restructuring, M&A, due diligence, and commercial transactions. The team is led by Giannella De Marco, who is known for advising high-profile clients in white collar crime cases, and Mario De Marco, who works closely with international clients on take-over and privatisation bids, public procurement submissions, and the preparation of legal due diligence reports. Clinton Calleja is recognised for his involvement in data room preparations, drafting share purchase agreements, and advising on regulatory compliance.

WH Partners is praised as a ' well-resourced law firm', and has particular strength in commercial, intellectual property, insolvency, and shareholder disputes. The team is led by Davinia Cutajar, who specialises in corporate governance and anti-money laundering compliance, while Jonathan Muscat has a focus on civil and commercial litigation, property law, and compliance-related matters.

Headed by Jeremy Debono, EMD Advocates’ practice is a key port of call for financial institutions, gaming, and retail clients on contentious work. Debono is knowledgeable of family, immigration, and real estate disputes, while Joseph Grech is praised as ‘exceptionally responsive and reliable.’ Hertian Cachia is another key team member.

VB Advocates represents a broad client base, including corporates, financial institutions, government bodies, and private individuals, before all levels of the Maltese courts and tribunals. The team is led by Karl Briffa, who specialises in property law, conveyancing, construction matters, and insolvency, while Luke Mifsud is noted for his focus on contractual disputes.