Fenech & Fenech Advocates is a strong choice for handling the gamut of IP and TMT transactional matters and contentious work. The team's workload includes data protection issues, outsourcing agreements, and remote gaming matters, to name a few key areas of instruction. Practice head Antonio Ghio ‘has the credibility and deep-rooted understanding of the law that sets him leagues apart from competitors’. Associate Deo Falzon handles a broad range of contentious work, including multijurisdictional cases involving copyright licenses and agreements.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The uniqueness of Fenech & Fenech Advocates lies in its seamless integration of traditional legal expertise with cutting-edge technology, creating an ecosystem of legal service delivery that is both efficient and effective. This is a firm that understands the evolving landscape of legal challenges, and continually adapts to stay ahead of the curve.'

  • 'Their multi-disciplinary approach allows them to view issues from a comprehensive perspective, offering solutions that are holistic rather than piecemeal. Firm has a global reach but maintains a granular understanding of local laws and regulations.’
  • ‘Dr. Antonio Ghio is a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience, which is an extremely rare find in the legal industry. His contributions to the firm go beyond mere legal expertise; he brings an analytical mindset shaped by years of academic and field research. Dr. Ghio has the credibility and deep-rooted understanding of the law that sets him leagues apart from competitors.'

  • 'Dr. Ghio ensures he is accessible to all clients and takes the time to understand their specific needs. His approach is always client-first, making him exceptionally easy to work with. Having worked on a multitude of international cases, Dr. Ghio has a nuanced understanding of how legal frameworks operate across different jurisdictions. This is invaluable for clients with global interests.’
  • ‘Antonio Ghio has been at the forefront of the IP sector since its inception in Malta and an excellent lawyer. He has built a practice at Fenech and Fenech that focuses on IP & IT and is capable of providing solutions to sophisticated situations. There is depth in their advice.’

Key clients

  • Dassault Systemes
  • AITO
  • The Performing Right Society Limited
  • Binderr Limited
  • KPMG Crimsonwing
  • KRKA d.d.
  • Nomad Jewels Ltd
  • AX Group
  • Mediarex Enterprises Limited (Socios.com)
  • E.J. Busuttil
  • Chapter 4 dba. Supreme

Work highlights

  • Acting for Dassault Systèmes in litigation concerning the enforcement of software intellectual property rights.
  • Advising the Performing Right Society Limited on multiple matters regarding music rights and royalties.
  • Acting as counsel to Mediarex Enterprises on trade mark matters.

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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Antonio Ghio

Other key lawyers

Deo Falzon