Deguara Farrugia Advocates' 'highly dedicated' team is well known for advising on aircraft registration, aircraft financing and AOC applications. Corporate expert Maria Paloma Deguara and senior associate Filippo Arcaleni are the key practitioners.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Highly dedicated team, well-experienced in their niche of Business Aviation and a very hands-on approach.’

  • ‘The people at the firm are what makes this firm unique. They were flexible in dealing with those of us in other time-zones and were hugely helpful in the planning and execution of the sale of an aircraft. They understood the dynamics of a complicated transaction.’

  • ‘I worked closely with Filippo Arcaleni. He was both knowledgeable and able to clearly communicate how Malta law applies to our transaction. The practice provided useful suggestions about how to proceed when issues arose.’

Key clients

  • Luxwing
  • Aviation Services S.P.A.
  • Insignia Jets Limited
  • Delta Aerotaxi

Work highlights

  • Advised an international aircraft lessor/owner on the deregistration of an aircraft under the Maltese flag.
  • Advised Malta-based aviation company Luxwing Ltd on establishing its commercial operations.
  • Assisted Aviation Services Limited with setting up operations at Malta's airport.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maria Paloma Deguara, Filippo Arcaleni