Fenech & Fenech Advocates advises on a broad spectrum of matters, including income tax, stamp duty, VAT, relocation, and immigration. The team is led by Rosanne Bonnici, who is recognised for her expertise in domestic and international taxation, wealth and succession planning, as well as trusts and foundations. Rebecca Diacono focuses on private wealth matters, regularly assisting high-net-worth individuals with relocation to Malta, covering tax, immigration, and succession planning considerations.
Private client in Malta
Fenech & Fenech Advocates
Praxisleiter:
Rosanne Bonnici
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rebecca Diacono
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‘Specialised expertise, client-centric approach, and reputation.’
‚Ease of contact.‘
‚They pay individual attention and takes care of the cases.‘
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WH Partners
WH Partners provides comprehensive advice to clients seeking to optimise their wealth, obtain residency or citizenship, as well as plan for intergenerational succession. The team is led by Ramona Azzopardi, who frequently advises private clients on cross-border wealth structuring, immigration matters, and fiduciary services, while Fabrizio Speranza is recognised for his expertise in establishing and managing private foundations and trusts.
Praxisleiter:
Ramona Azzopardi
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Fabrizio Speranza
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‘Very easy to work with and very good and clear communication, even when discussing complex topics.’
The whole team operates seamlessly, delivering advice that is not only legally robust but also aligned with our commercial objectives. They feel less like external lawyers and more like true partners in our business: collaborative, client-focused, and always willing to go the extra mile.’
‘The individuals we work with at WH Partners each bring something unique that sets them apart from competitors, both in terms of professional skill and personal approach.‘
Camilleri Preziosi
Camilleri Preziosi offers comprehensive advice across all areas of private wealth management, including succession planning, tax optimisation, and cross-border estate structuring. The team is co-led by Donald Vella and Kirsten Debono Huskinson, and Vella specialises in domestic and international tax matters and tax-driven restructurings, while Huskinson focuses on identifying tax implications and developing efficient structuring solutions for complex transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Donald Vella; Kirsten Debono Huskinson
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‘The team is dynamic, understanding issues deeply, and provides timely and proactive legal advice.’
‘Kirsten Debono Huskinson is intuitive and understands the politics of problems and provides expert legal opinions.’
‘Prompt responses and competency.’
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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates is praised as 'knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with', and advises clients on estate planning and tax compliance. The team is jointly led by five partners: Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, who specialises in advising clients on prospective residency options in Malta; Priscilla Mifsud Parker, who focuses on property acquisition matters; Magdalena Velkovska, who has expertise in personal tax planning and investment migration; Antoine Saliba Haig, who assists clients with various routes to citizenship and residency in Malta and other jurisdictions; and Marina Magri, whose practice centres on entrepreneurship, innovation, and executive mobility.
Praxisleiter:
Jean-Philippe Chetcuti; Priscilla Mifsud Parker; Magdalena Velkovska; Antoine Saliba Haig; Marina Magri
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‘The team is knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with.‘
‘Magdalena Velkovska stands out for her energy, focus, and clarity. She is proactive, precise and diligent, consistently providing holistic advice that covers all relevant angles and jurisdictions, as expected in the private clients field.’
‘They have a full grasp of Maltese immigration and tax rules, and they provide excellent assistance in a timely manner.‘
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- Assisted a client with various immigration matters, pre-immigration planning, tax advisory, and guided them through the legal process of acquiring property in Malta.
- Assisted with his Maltese Citizenship application, and tax advisory related to his personal and assets holdings; as well as a set-up of a Maltese structure involving transfer of tokens.
- Assisted the client with applying for residency under the Malta Permanent residency program, provided guidance on property acquisition in Malta and advised when it comes to establishing a medical practice in Malta.
8pointlaw
8pointlaw advises high-net-worth individuals on citizenship and residency matters. The practice is led by John Bonello, who counsels clients on cross-border family and succession planning, assists with the enforcement of foreign judgments in Malta, and provides comprehensive residency and citizenship solutions.
Praxisleiter:
John Bonello
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‘John Bonello is a hugely responsive, decisive, and clear family lawyer whom clients appreciate, especially when it comes to setting case strategy. He is commercial and strategic in his approach and has good knowledge of foreign jurisdictions.‘
‘This is a boutique firm with a team very dedicated to providing high-quality service to HNW clients. They are easily available, very knowledgeable, and work fast. They provide quality work.’
‘John Bonello is a creative lawyer who understands perfectly the expectations of the client and works efficiently to put in place tailor-made solutions. He is definitely one of the very best in Malta.’
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- Successfully represented a father in cross-border child abduction proceedings following the unlawful relocation of his son from Paris to Malta by the ex-wife, in breach of a separation agreement.
- Represented an extended Italian family on cross-border succession disputes involving high-value Maltese property, including will challenges and EU Succession Regulation proceedings.
- Advised an EU national on cross-border matrimonial planning and strategic business transactions, including a local equity acquisition, whilst providing ongoing, multidisciplinary legal support tailored to both personal and commercial interests.
GTG Legal
GTG Legal provides advice on wealth planning, relocation, and re-domiciliation matters. The team is led by Cherise Abela Grech, who has extensive experience assisting both EU and non-EU clients in obtaining Maltese residency, and regularly advises on applications under Malta’s tax residence programmes.
Praxisleiter:
Cherise Abela Grech
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Edwards Lowell & Co
Swiss Consulate in Malta
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- Advised Swiss Consulate on family reunification and marriage recognition in Malta.