Clients often seek out GVZH Advocates for the registration of luxury superyachts for yacht owners. Financing transactions and shipping M&A are other key areas of activity for the group. Michael Grech heads up the team with the support of Ann Bugeja, who was promoted to partner in July 2024 and is key for social issues for seafarers and vessel workers.

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Key clients

  • Sardaleasing S.p.A.
  • Credemleasing S.p.A.
  • Unicredit Leasing S.p.A.
  • Albaleasing S.p.A.
  • Banca di Cividale
  • Wind Service snc
  • Floating Life International SA
  • Yaros Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for Yaros Limited in the sale of a vessel for € 14 million and attended to all aspects of the sale.
  • Acted for Banca di Cividale S.p.A. in the registrations of yachts under the Maltese flag.
  • Acted for Wind Services Snc in respect of all its registrations  of yachts under the Maltese flag and also acted as its resident agent in respect of all its locally registered vessels.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Grech

Other key lawyers

Ann Bugeja