Ganado Advocates is especially active in the shipping finance space in Malta and is ‘very knowledgeable and well-respected’ in this area, according to one client. The group also has a strong offering advising yacht owners and financial institutions as lenders on yachting registration matters. Karl Grech Orr and Jotham Scerri-Diacono are significant team members in this regard. Daniel Aquilina, Matthew Attard, Caroline Risiott and Matthew Xerri are strong in shipping finance, loan restructuring and mortgage enforcement matters, as well as shipbuilding contractual issues.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The Ganado team is the probably the best team to work for in shipping in Malta whether wet work or consultancy and documentation. They have quite a big team enabling them to cover all issues with efficient resources and timely.'

  • ‘The team's experience and knowledge in their fields are their key capabilities.'

  • ‘Ganado Advocates is one of the best firms that provides excellent legal service within Malta. We always look forward to working with them.’

  • ‘Karl Grech Orr has a good work ethic. He has put exceptional effort into our businesses for years, and his consultancy skills are exceptional.’

  • ‘Great team providing thorough assistance in all aspects of the marine sector.’

  • ‘Matthew Attard is always friendly and capable of assisting with various matters. He always brings additional value to the table.’

  • 'Ganado are our go-to firm in Malta for shipping finance. The team are very knowledgeable and well-respected.'

Key clients

  • Banco BPM

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Karl Grech Orr, Jotham Scerri-Diacono, Daniel Aquilina, Christine Cassar Naudi, Matthew Attard, Matthew Xerri

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