Chambers Europe recently published its 2024 Global Guide 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”.
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.”
Clients have described Mamo TCV Advocates as follows:
“The firm’s service is top-quality. All legal fronts are covered by members of the team.”
“Mamo TCV Advocates has high-calibre lawyers with expertise in different areas. They also provide efficient feedback.”
“Mamo TCV is a solid, reliable and very qualified team that is easy to work with. It has a longstanding reputation.”
“Mamo TCV – Advocates is a sensible, confident and straightforward team. The lawyers offer excellent client service and terrific employment law expertise.”
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.
Corporate/Commercial
Andrew Muscat, head of the firm’s Corporate, Capital Markets, Insolvency and Banking practice groups, has been ranked as a Star Individual in Corporate and Commercial. Chambers described Andrew as a “highly distinguished lawyer who remains a top choice for corporate transactions, including mergers and share transfers. He also has considerable experience assisting with the introduction of new legislation.” Clients have noted that:
“Andrew is a gentleman above all, but also the most experienced law expert in Malta.”
“Andrew Muscat is thoroughly knowledgeable, practical, calm and so very down to earth and easy to talk to and understand.”
“Andrew Muscat is an excellent lawyer.”
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 has considerable experience advising clients on the implications of new legislation introduced in Malta. He acts as a litigator in disputes across the gaming and financial sectors.”
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.” A client noted that Mikiel “is one of the most customer-focused legal experts I have ever met and he is highly intelligent.”
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 Camilleri is thorough, calm and an absolute joy to work with. He always has practical and realistic solutions. He is totally reliable and quietly gets the job done successfully without any fuss at all.”
“Joseph Camilleri brings so much valued experience to the litigation table. His practical approach and extensive knowledge of the law help in no small measure to obtain a favourable outcome to complex legal issues.”
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.” A client said that Christine “provides the customer with high-level, to-the-point and timely legal advice.”
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.”
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.” A client said that Claude is an “intellectual, energetic and fun lawyer. He thoroughly enjoys dissecting each problem and giving you his full 360 vision of how to solve it.”
Shipping
The firm has been top ranked in Shipping law. 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.” A client said that Nicholas “offers tailored service for clients. He is business-oriented and is able to deliver clear and effective advice.”
Clients have described the shipping practice at the firm as follows:
“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. It also assists clients with setting up ferry links.”
“Mamo TCV offers experienced and knowledgeable partners.”
“Mamo TCV’s team are efficient, prompt and business-oriented.”