Thomas Bugeja
Partner
Thomas Bugeja is a Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates. He assists clients in a variety of commercial and contentious matters, with a particular focus on cross-border commercial litigation, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and competition law matters.
Thomas advises a number of commercial clients in the retail, gaming, telecommunications and transportation sectors in day-to-day general commercial and regulatory matters. He also represents clients before the Maltese Courts and Tribunals, as well as before the Office for Competition in merger control and antitrust matters, investigations and litigation.
He joined the firm in 2014 and was called to the bar in 2015, after having obtained his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree from the University of Malta (2014). Thomas also holds an LL.M in EU Competition law from King’s College London.
Thomas is a regular speaker at conferences and seminars related to his areas of practice.
Languages: Maltese, English, Italian
Career Highlights
JANUARY 2020
Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Senior Associate
SEPTEMBER 2014
Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Associate
Education
King's College London
2021 – Masters of Law (LL.M) in EU Competition Law
University of Malta
2014 – Doctorate of Laws (LL.D)
University of Malta
2012 – Diploma of Notary Public (NP)
University of Malta
2011 – Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Testimonials
"Thomas Bugeja and Paul Felice provide legal services in connection with disputes before the Maltese Courts with the utmost professionalism and efficiency. They approach matters strategically and are clearly experts in their field."
Legal 500 2025 | Dispute Resolution
‘The lawyers we worked with are very knowledgeable in their areas of practice. We really appreciate their swift and detailed responses. They surely understand that our business moves fast and support it accordingly. Special mentions go to Rosanne Bonnici and senior associate Thomas Bugeja, who are reliable and dedicated in their work.’
Legal 500 2022 - Commercial, Corporate And M&A Tier 1
'Dr Thomas Bugeja is very diligent and provides prompt and excellent advice. He is young but extremely competent in his areas of expertise.'
Legal 500 2022 - Commercial, Corporate And M&A Tier 1
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PRACTICE AREAS
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Fenech & Fenech at the Dawn Raids in Practice: Advanced Competition Law Training
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Foreign Subsidies Regulation and its Implications on M&A Transactions and Public Procurement
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Thomas Bugeja and Maria Debono deliver an Insightful Webinar to the Malta Institute of Accountants
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Meeting our newly ranked professionals – Legal 500 EMEA 2022 – Thomas Bugeja
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Thomas Bugeja delivers “Introduction to Competition Law” webinar to Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) members
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Law Booth – Episode 3 – A discussion with the official receiver on the suspension of filing for dissolution and winding up regulations.
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Monica Galea John and Thomas Bugeja attend Association of European Lawyers (AEL) AGM in Copenhagen, Denmark
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Fenech & Fenech Advocates at “From Freshers to Lawyers” event organised by GhSL and JCA
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