Chambers & Partners recently published its Europe Guide 2025 and once again recognised Mamo TCV as one of the leading law firms in Malta. The firm was ranked as a Band 1 Firm for “General Business Law”. The firm and its lawyers have been consistently top ranked by Chambers Europe for almost 20 years.
Chambers described the firm as “a stellar law firm with an acclaimed corporate and dispute resolution practice. The team often represents clients in commercial litigation, real estate disputes and contentious debt collection and credit recovery proceedings. Mamo TCV notably acts in the intellectual property space representing clients before domestic and European courts. The firm also offers notable strength in financial matters, assisting clients with acquisition financing, capital markets issuances and investment funds regulations. The team additionally advises clients on compliance with white-collar crime legislation.”
Eleven lawyers from the firm were top ranked as notable practitioners in their fields for their depth of experience and the exceptional market and client feedback received.
Clients have described Mamo TCV Advocates as follows:
“It’s actually a joy to be on the phone with them and tear apart problems. I wouldn’t change them for anything in the world.”
“Mamo TCV is very organised and efficient, it communicates clearly, is responsive and proactive.”
Corporate/Commercial
Andrew Muscat, head of the firm’s Corporate, Capital Markets, Insolvency and Banking practice groups, has been ranked as a Senior Statesperson in Corporate and Commercial. Chambers described Andrew as a “a well-reputed lawyer in the market, able to support clients with corporate transactions, including mergers and spin-offs. He also has considerable experience assisting with the introduction of new legislation.”
Michael Psaila, co-head of the firm’s Corporate and Banking practice groups, has been top ranked in Corporate and Commercial. Chambers described Michael as “an esteemed lawyer who specialises in M&A, including transactions with cross-border elements. He also acts as a litigator in disputes across the gaming and financial sectors.” Clients have noted that:
“Michael is very accurate in his advice.”
Mikiel Calleja, partner in the firm’s Corporate and Capital Market practice groups, has been ranked as an Up and Coming lawyer in Corporate and Commercial. Chambers said that Mikiel “assists with commercial and financial matters. He is also well-versed in real estate mandates.”
Annalies Muscat, senior associate in the firm’s Corporate and Competition practice groups, has been ranked as an Associate to Watch in Corporate and Commercial. Chambers said that Annalies “has experience advising clients on commercial agreements and competition law matters.”
Dispute Resolution
Joseph Camilleri, co-head of the firm’s Litigation practice group, has been ranked as a Band 1 lawyer in Dispute Resolution. Chambers described Joseph as a “leading litigation lawyer in Malta. He acts for clients on commercial and financial disputes, as well as representing them in real estate litigation.” Clients have noted that:
“Joseph is calm and well versed, always ready to hear the client out. He delivers outputs that are of very high quality and to the point.”
Frank Testa, co-head of the firm’s Litigation practice group, has been top ranked in Dispute Resolution. Chambers said that Frank “advises clients on real estate and financial disputes, including credit recovery claims. He also has experience in international arbitration and white-collar crime proceedings.”
Christine Calleja, partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice group, heading the firm’s Employment team, has been ranked as an Up and Coming lawyer in Dispute Resolution. Chambers said that Christine “assists banks and foreign entities on employment matters. She represents companies hailing from the insurance and financial services sectors.”
Financial Services
Katya Tua, head of the firm’s Investment Services practice group, has been top ranked in Financial Services. Chambers described Katya as an “eminent lawyer who frequently assists clients with investment funds matters. She assists with financial regulation and compliance.” Clients have noted that:
“Katya’s industry knowledge and regulatory awareness is outstanding.”
Intellectual Property & TMT
Antoine Camilleri, head of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice group, has been top ranked in Intellectual Property & TMT. Chambers said that Antoine “has notable experience representing clients in intellectual property matters. He has expertise in cross-border intellectual property litigation.”
Claude Micallef Grimaud, head of the firm’s TMT practice group, has been top ranked in Intellectual Property & TMT. Chambers said that Claude “represents clients in contentious and non-contentious intellectual property cases. He also assists with privacy and data protection matters.” Clients have noted that:
“Claude keeps an eye on the business challenges of his clients and is extremely well connected throughout the region.”
Shipping
The firm has been top ranked in Shipping law. Chambers have said that “Mamo TCV has an experienced team offering advice on the sale and purchase of yachts. The law firm is also active in cross-border shipping litigation, such as disputes over the delivery and sale of vessels.” Clients have described the shipping practice at the firm as follows:
“Mamo TCV is able to isolate the main issues to create a successful, practical approach to solving the most complex situations.”
“The team’s vast experience in shipping and shipping group structures has helped them create a wealth of knowledge.”
Nicholas Valenzia, head of the firm’s Shipping and Yachting practice group, has also been top ranked in Shipping. Chambers said that Nicholas “advises clients on the acquisition of yachts and also represents clients in cross-border litigation concerning shipping transactions.” Clients have said that:
“Nicholas’ experience helps in terms of commercial awareness and explaining terms simply to the client.”
“He’s an excellent lawyer with great depth of experience.”