Associate
Aleandro Mifsud
Aleandro Mifsud
Aleandro Mifsud is an Associate within the Shipping and Aviation departments at Mamo TCV Advocates. He specializes in advising banks, asset owners, lessors, borrowers, and operators on domestic and international leasing and financing arrangements for aircraft and vessels. Aleandro also manages the day-to-day ship registry matters for a large portfolio of yachts and ships, ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations. He is committed to providing efficient, client-focused legal services that align with the dynamic needs of the shipping and aviation industries.
In addition to his legal pursuits, Aleandro is also a semi-professional waterpolo player with Barracudas Sports Club and serves as the Secretary General of the Malta Beach Soccer Association.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.(Hons)) (2018, University of Malta)
- Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.) (2019, University of Malta)
- Master of Laws in International Shipping Law (LL.M.) (2020, Queen Mary, University of London)
Representative Experience
- Regularly assists with aviation, shipping and yachting matter including aircraft and yacht registration, AOC and AOL applications and sale and purchase transactions amongst others;
- Maltese counsel to various banks, financers, lessors and operators in the aviation and maritime sectors;
- Advises on the acquisition of significant interests in a number of aircraft operators and the restructuring thereof.
Memberships
- Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta (2021)
- Member of the Malta Chamber of Advocates
Get In Touch
Address
MAMO TCV Advocates
Palazzo Pietro Stiges
103, Strait Street
Valletta, VLT 1436
Malta
Stay updated with our latest insights
Mamo TCV Advocates Contributes to the International Comparative Legal Guide to Aviation Law 2025
Mamo TCV Advocates is pleased to announce that its Aviation team has contributed to the 13th Edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Aviation Law. Nicholas Valenzia, Joshua Chircop, Aleandro Mifsud and Martina Azzopardi contributed to the chapter. This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into the principal legislation and regulatory bodies governing aviation law in Malta. The chapter outlines essential aspects of aviation law, including operating licenses, air navigation safety, aircraft registration, and issues related to aircraft trading, finance, and leasing. It also outlines Malta’s legal framework for litigation and dispute resolution within the aviation sector. The full…
The Impact of the EU’s 16th Sanctions Package on the Aviation Industry
On the 24th February 2025, the European Council introduced the 16th set of restrictive measures against Russia through Council Regulation 2025/495 (the “Regulation”), marking another step in the EU’s ongoing efforts to exert economic pressure on Russia and limit its capacity to finance the war in Ukraine. The latest sanctions package imposes stricter measures targeting key sectors of Russia’s economy, such as trade, energy, transport, and infrastructure. Background The EU has progressively imposed various restrictive measures against Russia since March 2014, initially in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as the deliberate destabilisation of Ukraine.…
New Requirements Under ODS Licensing Regime for Aircraft Imports and Exports
New licensing requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/590 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7th of February 2024 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (the “Regulation”) will become applicable on the 3rd of March 2025. The Regulation provides for the licensing of the import and export of ozone-depleting substances (“Ozone-Depleting Substance/s” or “ODS”). Any aircraft that is imported to or exported from the EU is required to obtain an ODS license for customs purposes. Accordingly, with effect from the 3rd of March 2025, new ODS licenses issued under the Regulation must be used for customs clearance purposes. These…
