Camilleri Preziosi is ‘by far the best in the field of dispute resolution‘, in the words of one client. The practice continues to handle a high volume of domestic and international commercial arbitration work, particularly for entities in the construction, shipping, banking and insurance sectors. Practice head Marisa Vella stands out for her ‘strong presence in the court room‘, and has an excellent track record in advising on banking, commercial, corporate and shareholder disputes, as well as assisting with appeals against decisions issued by compliance, financial and regulatory authorities. Litigator Kristina Rapa Manche is well versed in advising on constitutional and public law cases and competition law disputes. Senior associate Francesca Galea Cavallazzi is active in corporate and financial services litigation.

At Fenech & Fenech Advocates, Ann Fenech is a highly regarded practitioner with established expertise in advising on maritime litigation, and Paul Gonzi is sought after for handling contentious TMT and IP work.  Edward DeBono brings over 30 years of experience in dispute resolution, and is widely recognised for his excellent track record in real estate litigation. Daniel Buttigieg's practice takes in contentious real estate matters, and has been active in constitutional law cases. Carl Grech was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.

Ganado Advocates is a strong choice for construction disputes, maritime and admiralty claims, company law cases and intellectual property litigation. Practice head Antoine Cremona is an ‘outstanding counsel’, with established strength in handling litigation and international arbitration pertaining to shareholder disputes and construction contracts. Louis Cassar Pullicino is a highly regarded practitioner, with an excellent track record in advising on admiralty and shipping claims. Paul Micallef Grimaud and Matthew Brincat are key names for IP, TMT and employment law disputes. The ‘exceptional’ senior associate Clement Mifsud-Bonnici is active in contentious regulatory, state aid, competition and public procurement law work.

Dispute resolution is a cornerstone area of expertise at Mamo TCV Advocates. The practice is home to a team of 'dedicated and experienced litigators', with an excellent track record in advising on high-value corporate and financial disputes and cross-border litigation. Joseph Camilleri, Frank Testa and Stephen Muscat are the key practitioners to note; Testa and Camilleri are well versed in handling real estate and construction arbitration, and Muscat brings expertise in advising on contractual and commercial litigation.

GTG Advocates has a strong offering in contentious technology matters, including online gaming and betting, fintech, and blockchain issues, and is also recognised for handling IP, data protection and telecoms litigation. Senior partner Robert Tufigno's broad practice includes corporate, commercial, employment and civil litigation; he jointly heads the practice with managing partner Ian Gauci, who is a key contact for TMT and fintech cases, and head of IP Terence Cassar. Maria Attard left the firm in August 2023.

At Refalo Advocates, Ian Refalo is a highly regarded commercial litigator, with 50 years of experience in the field, and Mark Refalo has extensive expertise in administrative and commercial litigation. He has an excellent track record in representing corporate and private clients in contentious work and arbitration, often involving regulatory and public procurement issues; the team is well known for advising on the enforcement and applicability of European legislation in Malta. John Refalo's ‘combination of strong technical skills and great business acumen makes him the perfect fit for strategic cross-border disputes'.

At 8pointlaw, John Bonello is the key practitioner to note. He is highly regarded for his expertise in handling commercial disputes, and is well versed in advising on contentious matters involving real estate, family, succession and inheritance law.

Under the leadership of Jonathan Thompson, the dispute resolution team at Deguara Farrugia Advocates handles a broad range of contentious work. The practice is sought after by clients in the gaming, financial services, real estate and shipping sectors, and the group brings expertise in advising on employment and administrative law disputes.

The dispute resolution practice at Guido de Marco & Associates is home to Giannella De Marco, who has an excellent reputation in the Maltese legal market as a leading white-collar crime defence counsel. Senior partner Mario De Marco is also highly regarded for his expertise in civil and commercial litigation, including advising on corporate and shareholder disputes.