Francesca Galea Cavallazzi
Camilleri Preziosi
Camilleri Preziosi
Client SatisfactionCamilleri 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. ’
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.
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.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Marisa Vella
Camilleri PreziosiNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kristina Rapa Manché
Camilleri PreziosiPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marisa Vella