GTG Advocates is well established within shipping finance, regularly assisting financiers and ship owners with matters such as mortgage registrations. Practitioners demonstrate knowledge of Maltese law and EU maritime law, increasingly for matters in the yachting sector. The group is also often engaged in vehicle registration and acquisitions, an area of strength for practice head Robert Tufigno, who regularly handles transfers of vessel ownership matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Very responsive. Very knowledgeable of Malta law/EU law, especially pertaining to maritime transportation.’

  • ‘Robert Tufigno is very responsive and very knowledgeable.’

  • ‘As opposed to other bigger Maltese law firms, the team is very flexible and always available. They have a very deep knowledge of shipping and specialise in shipping finance.’

  • ‘Robert Tufigno is one of the biggest names in shipping finance in Malta. He is very proactive.’

Key clients

  • Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
  • National Bank of Greece
  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
  • Nova Marine Carriers
  • Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
  • ICCREA Banca Impresa
  • Marnavi S.p.A.
  • Ship Management and Support NV
  • Corner Banca SA
  • Medazur Yacht Leasing Company Limited

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Robert Tufigno