GVZH Advocates has a niche in advising aviation companies on AOC applications and also often advises clients on aviation finance and aircraft registration. Michael Grech and Ann Bugeja are the duo heading up the team, with the latter, promoted to partner in July 2024, often advising aircraft operators on maintenance agreements.
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Key clients
- Galistair Trading Limited
- Mediterranean Aviation Services Company Limited
- Titan Airway Malta Limited
Work highlights
- Assisted a client in setting up an AOC in Malta and registering six aircraft under the client's recently established AOC.
- Assisting Mediterranean Aviation Services Company Limited (Medavia) with all legal matters, such as arrests on aircraft, employment law advice and drafting and reviews of contracts.
- Assisting Titan Airways Malta Limited with ongoing employment, tax, and relocation-related matters including an in-depth advice on tax and social security implications for the cabin crew, and ongoing employment advice, primarily related to employment contracts.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Grech, Ann Bugeja