Camilleri Preziosi is ‘by far the best in the field of dispute resolution’, in the words of one client. The practice continues to handle a high volume of domestic and international commercial arbitration work, particularly for entities in the construction, shipping, banking and insurance sectors. Practice head Marisa Vella stands out for her ‘strong presence in the court room’, and has an excellent track record in advising on banking, commercial, corporate and shareholder disputes, as well as assisting with appeals against decisions issued by compliance, financial and regulatory authorities. Litigator Kristina Rapa Manche is well versed in advising on constitutional and public law cases and competition law disputes. Senior associate Francesca Galea Cavallazzi is active in corporate and financial services litigation.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is multi disciplinary and can therefore provide a holistic service to their clients. The team keeps itself updated with changes in legislation, and offers a hands on approach.’
‘Marisa Vella has extensive knowledge and a very structured approach in advising clients. This allows a clear discourse, and enables the client to be well informed on options available in response to a particular situation.'
'Kristina Rapa Manche has a very practical and down to earth approach, making it very easy for clients without a legal background to grasp legal concepts more easily. Her knowledge and expertise has been an important factor in our working relationship.'
'Both Marisa and Kristina, as well as other members of the team, give their clients an important sense of security, that they are in 'good hands' and that their interests will be safeguarded, particularly through their thorough approach to any situation.’
‘I have used many top end local law firms, however Camilleri Preziosi are by far the best in the field of dispute resolution. The main qualities that I look for are: a. technical competence b. objectivity and straight talking with client c. timely execution of task at hand with the right level of attention to detail. ’
‘Marisa Vella - Knowledge, Strategic thinking, negotiation skills and strong presence in the court room.'
‘In litigation the individuals I have worked with are formidable in their research of cases, and their capacity to deal with the hardest legal issues. Added to which their advocacy skills in the courtroom are effective.’
‘Camilleri Preziosi have a pool of deep qualified and experienced lawyers which most of the time makes it a great one stop shop for us. Firm is always ready to assist at short notice and the level of detail they go into in looking at our specific requirements is impressive. ’
‘Personal attention and commitment are outstanding. The advice received from Camilleri Preziosi is always base on an in-depth understanding of the issue being dealt with.’

Key clients

Phoenix Payments Limited
Bartolo Brothers Holdings Limited
Air Malta p.l.c
National Lottery p.l.c.
Credit Suisse
Malta Financial Services Authority
San Pawl tat-Targa Investments Limited
Bank of Valletta p.l.c
Perit David Pace
The General Soft Drinks Company Limited
Lombard Bank Malta p.l.c.
Malta International Airport p.l.c.
Amicorp Fund Services Malta Limited
FIMBank p.l.c.
Credence Advisory Services Limited
Truevo Payments Limited
Alf Mizzi & Sons Limited
Falzon Fuel Services Limited
Commissioner for Standards in Public Life
Debono Group of Companies
St Aloysius College
The Edible Oil Refining Company Limited
The Liquidator of Price Club Operators Limited
Fortel Services Limited
Supermarkets (1960) Limited
Vivaro Limited
Mizzi Organisation
Auto Sales Limited
Indian Empress Limited
Corinthia Group of Companies
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG)
Trident Trust Malta
Dragonara Gaming Limited
Aircraft Handling Alliance Limited
Alter Domus Trustee Services Malta
Griffiths and Associates
Bitmac

Work highlights

Represented Phoenix Payments Limited and Lombard Bank in constitutional proceedings concerning the law granting power to the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit to investigate and impose fines, which was ruled to be unconstitutional.
Acted for Malita Investments p.l.c. in successfully defending an injunction pursuant to a dispute which arose between Malita Investments p.l.c and one of its contractors, FES Projects Ltd.
Acting for Lombard Bank Malta in ongoing constitutional proceedings, claiming that anti-money laundering legislation, which was applied when the bank was investigated by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit, breached its fundamental right to a fair hearing.