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Adrian Attard

Partner
Adrian is a Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates. His main areas of practice are maritime law and dispute resolution & litigation.

Adrian graduated from the University of Malta in 2009 with a Doctorate of Laws, and holds a Master’s degree in international maritime law conferred by the IMO International Maritime Law Institute. He was admitted to the Maltese bar in 2009 and joined the Marine Litigation Department in 2010.

Adrian’s main areas of practice are maritime law and dispute resolution & litigation. Adrian has a wealth of experience in most aspects of maritime law including judicial sales by auction and court approved private sales of vessels, handling most types of wet and dry shipping disputes ranging from collisions, salvage and towage claims to insurance claims, disputes relating to carriage of goods and charter party agreements, the arrest of vessels and obtaining other forms of precautionary security. He is also well versed in contract drafting and negotiations.

Adrian is also experienced in dispute resolution and litigation and handles enforcement proceedings for the recovery of debts using both local and EU enforcement mechanisms, enforcing judgment and arbitral awards locally.

Languages: Maltese, English, Italian

Career Highlights

JANUARY 2019

Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Partner

JANUARY 2015

Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Senior Associate

AUGUST 2010

Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Associate

Education

Malta Institute of Taxation

Oct 2009 – July 2010, Diploma in Taxation

IMO International Maritime Law Institute

Sept 2009 – June 2010, Masters in International Law

University of Malta

Oct 2006 – June 2009, Doctor of Laws

University of Malta

Oct 2006 – June 2007, Diploma of Notary Public

University of Malta

Oct 2003 – June 2006, Bachelor of Laws Degree with European Studies as a subsidiary area

RANKINGS
Shipping | Band 1
Shipping | Tier 1
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Testimonials
“Adrian provides thoughtful, timely advice and is extremely responsive. It is a pleasure to work with him"
Chambers Europe 2025 | Shipping - Band 3
Adrian Attard is regarded by one source as being "very respected in the shipping industry." Another interviewee underlines that he is "knowledgeable and competent" in this sector. He assists clients with shipping litigation matters, including in insurance disputes, and also with non-contentious cases, such as the purchase and registration of vessels.
Chambers Europe 2022 - Shipping - Up and Coming
‘Personally, I have worked a lot with Adrian Attard. I can easily say I have found him to be the most professional lawyer I have ever dealt with. So much so that I have consulted Adrian various times also on personal business not just professionally. He is extremely knowledgeable, a consummate professional and throughout the myriad of cases and instances we have required his service, has always been on top of the situation and with excellent advice.’
LEGAL 500 2021 - DISPUTE RESOLUTION TIER 1
Clients appreciate Adrian Attard ‘s “efficiency, ability to get things done and his quick, well-founded advice,” as well as his “willingness to go the extra step.” He assists with many of the firm’s complex cross-border matters.
Chambers Europe 2019 - Dispute Resolution - Band 1
Adrian Attard advises clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including ship arrests, regulatory advice and cruise liner registration and employment matters. Sources describe him as “extremely knowledgeable and definitely someone to watch,” while others add that his work is “very meticulous and timely.”
Chambers Europe 2019 - Shipping (including Yachting) - Band 1
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