Legal 500 EMEA 2020 have just published their rankings and once again we are very happy indeed to have achieved the credited positions.  Our thanks go to our clients who have helped us to achieve these rankings.

Hereunder you will find rankings and testimonials of what was said about us:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates has been recommended as a TOP-TIER FIRM in 5 practice areas namely Shipping, Dispute Resolution, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Private Client and Intellectual Property.

The firm has also been recommended in five other practices consisting of Aviation, Banking, finance and capital markets, Investment funds, Real estate and Fintech.

Ann Fenech, Rosanne Bonnici, Nicolai Vella Falzon and Antonio Ghio are listed in elite “Leading lawyers” list while Adrian Attard has been listed as “Next Generation Partner” and Daniel Buttigieg listed as “Rising Star”.

A record total of 18 lawyers are recommended in The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa 2020 editorial as follows:

Shipping

Ann Fenech, Mark Fenech, Rowena Grima, Alison Vassallo & Adrian Attard

Testimonials

‘Ann Fenech and her team are the go-to maritime lawyers in Malta and are highly experienced and competent.’

 ‘You would want Ann Fenech on your side, and not against you.’

 ‘Very professional and reliable. Very good teamwork. Very professional individual specialists. Covering wide number of professional areas. Very trustful.‘

 ‘Mark Fenech, Lara Saguna, Charlotte Spiteri, Ann Fenech: very experienced, fast response, very efficient.‘

 

Dispute resolution

Ann Fenech, Adrian Attard, Antonio Ghio, Edward Debono, Kenneth Grima, Nicolai Vella Falzon and Paul Gonzi

Testimonials

‘Personal attention beyond compare.’

 ‘Smart and capable, having an excellent knowledge of the law, giving the client time to express his or her opinion as the client sees things before the client is given advice. Very impressed with the younger generation joining this legal firm.’

 ‘I have dealt with Fenech & Fenech in various capacities for around 20 years. The firm has grown exponentially during that time, and has become a veritable trove of legal expertise on all facets of law. The firm has legal experts in all possible fields of law, which makes it a legal one-stop shop for any business. They have some of the most renowned and respected legal minds as partners, and the quality of their associates is second to none. The fact that even though the firm is probably the largest in Malta, the partners are very accessible, makes them without doubt the strongest legal office in the country and surely one of the best in Europe.’

 ‘We are involved in the maritime industry, and were drawn to the firm having watched Ann Fenech in action in court. In the last years we have been working with Adrian Attard, who I am pleased to say has now risen to partner in the firm. Adrian Attard is surely already one of the top maritime lawyers in the country. He is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, very organised and truly a pleasure to work with. I have consulted Adrian on a number of issues, his communication is excellent, and he is able to explain even the most complex legal issues in a way a client can easily understand him. He has also proven himself to be very reliable and a consummate professional. Most competitors I would term as either legally knowledgeable but unable to communicate clearly or disorganised (rushing from one thing to another), both things which make the client feel stranded.’

 

Commercial, corporate and M&A

Antonio Ghio & Nicolai Vella Falzon

Testimonials

 ‘Management is very experienced in a wide variety of legal matters. We mainly seek advice on corporate issues which they have very good knowledge of and expertise in.’

 ‘Nicolai Vella Falzon is an excellent attorney, great experience in corporate law. His advice is always accurate and comprehensive. He is always available for the company and willing to resolve any issue that may arise. He is an excellent professional.’

 ‘Highly knowledgeable. Both academically as well as in practice. Clearly they have been involved in a large number of significant transactions and represent a number of large clients which allows them to provide advice hinging on that experience.’

 ‘Ability to advise in a practical manner.’

 ‘Their ability to grasp issues in relation to cross-border transactions was phenomenal. Further, their turn around time was exemplary.’

 ‘Josianne Brimmer was available at short notice and provided simple, pragmatic advice.’

 ‘Expertise in IT legal and contractual matters.’

 ‘Antonio Ghio for his expertise in IT legal and contractual matters.’

 

Private Client

Rosanne Bonnici & Rebecca Diacono

Testimonials

‘They are unique because of their skill, knowledge, experience, network, co-operation, understanding of the client’s problems, and are custom-oriented in all aspects.’

 ‘Their service feels helpful, friendly, attentive, courteous, reminding with information and letters and they never forget anything.’

 ‘Well, Fenech & Fenech were hired for a specific reason, and the goal was achieved. I really think I have received best-in-class competences.’

 ‘For sure – knowledge of local market, custom, etc.’

 ‘We haven’t dealt with other firms in the sector and thus are unable to accurately draw a comparison to other competitors. However, we were very satisfied with the quality of service provided by the firm.’

 ‘Rebecca Diacono and Rosanna Bonnici were very efficient, and we were very happy with the level of professionalism and service provided.’

 ‘I work with several firms around the world, and at Fenech & Fenech have a very personal way of handling their clients/cases that makes you feel valued and understood. At the large international firms at times I feel as a number, a source of income, not a valued client. At Fenech & Fenech the closeness and personal touch that the partner and staff provide lets me know that they are looking out for my best interests. I have felt they understand what my needs/requirements are and they have implemented a strategy that is permitting me to achieve my goal.’

 ‘I have met personally on several occasions with Rosanne Bonnici, Rebecca Diacono, Sarah Pace and Sarah Rausi and have enjoyed working with them; they are very professional, knowledgeable and yet personal in their way of working. I am very confident that their knowledge of legal practices as well as their experience will guide me in concluding my business in Malta in a satisfactory way.’

 ‘I have known Fenech & Fenech for many years now and for me what makes them unique is the quality of their lawyers and their product. Their culture is international and their product is high-end.’

‘Rosanne Bonnici stands shoulders above other practitioners in her field. She is technically excellent and a pleasure to work with on complex cross-border projects. A safe pair of hands. Rebecca Diacono is clearly a rising star, responsive and reliable.’

 

Intellectual property

Antonio Ghio & Sarah Cannataci

Testimonials

 ‘Fenech and Fenech are the territory leaders in music rights management and deal with all of our infringement cases.‘

 ‘Sarah Cannataci has always provided good advice and is always available to deal with any queries I have.‘

 

Aviation

Nicolai Vella Falzon & Joseph Ghio

Testimonials

 ‘My go to firm in Malta for aircraft finance matters. Knowledgeable, reliable, responsive and commercial.’

 ‘Fenech and Fenech are committed to providing an efficient, responsive and highly professional service to their clients. They have gone above and beyond to offer a diverse talent pool from across their firm to service our needs. We value them as a true partner.’

 ‘Joseph Ghio – an excellent lawyer, robust, responsive and practical.’

 ‘Nicolai Vella Falzon acts with flawless integrity and really cares for his clients. Nicolai and his team have been committed to servicing the complicated needs of our aviation business over the last few years and have always been at the end of the phone whenever we have needed their assistance and support. The quality of their deliverable is superb. On one occasion, Nicolai made the time to refer us to a competitor firm when he was not in a position to provide a direct solution to our challenges. This, in my view, is a true example of a preferred supplier; taking the time to seek a solution for us without benefiting from any financial gain.’

 

Banking, finance and capital markets

Rosanne Bonnici, Joseph Ghio & Josianne Brimmer

 

Investment funds

Rosanne Bonnici, Joseph Ghio & Josianne Brimmer

Testimonials

 ‘Joseph Ghio is one of my go-to guys when it comes to anything in the investment industry. If there’s a solution, he will find it. Rosanne Bonnici marries her funds knowledge with her tax expertise. Comes in very useful!‘

 

Real estate

Edward DeBono,  Kenneth Grima, Carl Grech & Daniel Buttigieg

Testimonials

 ‘Fenech & Fenech is very competent and professional with a huge network and market know-how. Additionally we appreciate the 24/7 availability and the excellent client service.’

 ‘Carl Grech is highly motivated and passionate about his profession. He anticipates our needs and advises us accordingly in a very social manner. Our partner Carl Grech analyses complex cases and problems very efficiently and explains them in an easy and understandable way. Additionally the discussed solutions have been to the point, efficiently structured and highly effective.

 

Fintech

Antonio Ghio, Joseph Ghio & Rosanne Bonnici

 

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