Fenech & Fenech Advocates has a strong offering in wet and dry shipping matters in Malta. Ship finance and registration issues are key drivers of work for the group, which is also adept at handling litigation arising from shipbuilding contracts, charterparties, bills of lading, towage, and salvage and collision claims. Marine insolvency cases are also prominent in the team's workload. Ann Fenech leads the maritime litigation group, in which Adrian Attard is a key name. Mark Fenech and Rowena Grima are established experts in ship finance and registration, respectively. Alison Vassallo and Lara Saguna Axiaq are also key practitioners.
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Key clients
- General National Maritime Transport Company
- Peninsula 360
- ENDO Group
- Tug Malta Ltd
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
- Gravelor Shipping Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising General National Maritime Transport Company on all the legal requirements and issues relating to its corporate structure and operations.
- Advising Endo Tankers on ship sale and purchase agreements, charterparties, ship management agreements and ship registrations, and ship financing transactions.
- Acts as counsel to Tug Malta Ltd in connection with substantial salvage claims and claims under its towage contracts.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Ann Fenech
Fenech & Fenech AdvocatesNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Adrian Attard
Fenech & Fenech AdvocatesPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ann Fenech, Adrian Attard, Lara Saguna Axiaq, Alison Vassallo