We’re pleased to share a roundup of Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ Legal 500 EMEA 2026 results, with eight practice areas achieving firm rankings, together with individual rankings and recommendations across the guide.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Commercial, Corporate and M&A in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, reflecting the firm’s active involvement in high‑value M&A and complex corporate restructuring transactions.

“Exceptionally professional, committed, highly flexible and available on short notice, direct communication, great performance and reliability.“

Nicolai Vella Falzon, Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department has also been ranked as a Leading Partner.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Dispute Resolution in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, recognising the firm’s strength in handling complex commercial and corporate disputes, including shareholder conflicts and cross‑border enforcement matters.

“Fenech & Fenech Advocates stands out as a full‑service, multi‑disciplinary legal provider with a strong international and local presence. It is one of the top firms in Malta, very capable and with a strong sense for the client’s needs.”

Additionally, Carl Grech, Partner, has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Intellectual Property in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, reflecting the team’s expertise across both contentious and non‑contentious IP and technology‑related matters.

“Fenech & Fenech’s intellectual property team stands out for combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, commercially driven approach. They handle the full IP spectrum — including trademarks, patents, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and enforcement — with exceptional skill.”

Additionally, Antonio Ghio, Partner and Head of the TMT Department, has been ranked as a Leading Partner, while Deo Falzon, Senior Associate, has been recognised as a Leading Associate.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for its Private Client practice in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, highlighting the team’s broad expertise across tax, wealth and succession planning, trusts and foundations, relocation, and immigration matters.

Clients praise the team’s “specialised expertise, client‑centric approach, and reputation,” noting the “ease of contact” and the individual attention given to each case.

Additionally, Rosanne Bonnici, Partner and Head of the Tax & Immigration Law Department, has been ranked as a Leading Partner, while Rebecca Diacono, Partner, has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner, reflecting their work advising high‑net‑worth individuals on both domestic and international private wealth matters.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Shipping in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, recognising the firm’s full‑service shipping practice across both wet and dry matters, transactional and advisory work. Here is what clients had to say about the team:

 “A great team with a first-class skillset…” ’‘Full service team including yachting, commercial yachting, commercial shipping, corporate and tax law, innovative ideas, and excellent responsiveness.’‘ The attention to detail, solutions, and expert advice are second to none in my opinion.”

In addition, Ann Fenech, Partner and Head of the Marine Litigation Department, and Mark Fenech, Consultant within the Ship Finance Department, have been recognised as Leading Partners, while Adrian Attard, Partner and Head of the Ship Finance Department, has been recognised as a Next Generation Partner.

’‘Ann Fenech is a legend, current president of the CMI, for a reason!’‘

’‘We have worked extensively with Adrian Attard, who is an excellent problem solver and has provided first-class advice.’‘

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has been ranked for Aviation in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, highlighting the firm’s experience in aircraft registration, transactions, financing and leasing, as well as regulatory and licensing compliance.

“The team is very experienced in the Maltese law aspects of aviation and aviation finance transactions. The team members are always responsive and efficient, and a pleasure to deal with.”

Joseph Ghio, Partner and Head of the Aviation Department, has also been recognised as a Recommended Lawyer, with clients noting:

“Joseph Ghio is very hands‑on and responsive. He is a very experienced lawyer with great commercial acumen.” and “Joe Ghio is a composed and knowledgeable practitioner who gets straight to the real issues on transactions in comparison with his competitors in the Maltese market.”

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has once again been ranked for Real Estate in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, recognising the firm’s strength in both advisory property matters, real estate‑related litigation and dispute resolution.

We are also pleased to share that Daniel Buttigieg, Partner and Head of the Litigation Department, has been ranked as a Next Generation Partner, with client feedback noting:

“He is very enthusiastic and gives clients his very best. It is very pleasant to work with him, and his knowledge in civil litigation aids clients on all fronts, particularly in pre‑empting potential problems.”

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has been ranked for Banking, Finance & Capital Markets in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026, with client feedback recognising the team’s depth of expertise and practical knowledge across asset finance, project finance, and corporate finance matters.

“We have used Fenech & Fenech for a specific purpose. They have demonstrated significant knowledge in the area.”

“Subject knowledge and well-connected”.

Joseph Ghio, Partner and Head of the Financial Services Department, and Josianne Brimmer, Partner and Head of the Finance Department, have been recognised as Recommended Lawyers.