Camilleri Preziosi‘s ‘highly competent and trustworthy’ team counts property developers as key clients, whom the group advises on construction contracts but also residential and commercial property matters in the real estate sector. The group also operates across real estate M&A, including acquisitions and disposals for both landlords and tenants. Marisa Vella heads up the team and is the key name for property disputes, while Rya Gatt in particular ‘has a wide and deep understanding of contracts and litigation in the real estate sector.’ Martina Micallef stands out for lease and sale agreements.

Ganado Advocates is often engaged in the sale and purchase of real estate and can be distinguished by its real estate disputes and construction disputes expertise, particularly construction arbitration expertise. Practitioners combine this with a specialist expertise in FIDIC contracts and building contracts more widely. The group is therefore able to field a dedicated team to handle specific matters, with members carefully selected to match the right experience with the needs of the project.‘ Antoine Cremona, who runs the group, is often called upon for real estate litigation, whereas Anselmo Mifsud Bonnici is key for major contracts.

Mamo TCV Advocates pairs a strong knowledge of mixed and large-scale real estate developments with heavy engagement in the acquisition of immovable property and the sale of property generally, particularly in the hospitality sector. Frank Testa, litigation expert Joseph Borg Bartolo and Joseph Camilleri head up the team. Maria Lisa Buttigieg‘s workload is also evidence of the group’s focus on real estate litigation, having acted in local courts and tribunals in real estate disputes and estate settlement matters.

8pointlaw is equally adept at contentious and non-contentious real estate matters. Core areas of competency include contractual matters, divisions of property, lease agreements and real estate M&A. Founding partner and practice head John Bonello leads much of the group’s work, including work for government agencies and entities, and is the key figure in the team.

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates assists a host of international clients, often families or HNWIs, who are looking to buy or sell residential and commercial properties in Malta. The group also advises such clients on real estate finance, commercial leases, and private rental matters. Maria Chetcuti Cauchi and Charlene Mifsud lead the ‘knowledgeable’ group. Mifsud is commended for her negotiation skills and has increasingly been active in real estate and construction litigation, whereas Cauchi is key for real estate investment matters, both inbound and outbound.

Praised for its communication skills, knowledge, and practicality, the group at Fenech & Fenech Advocates is highly proficient in complex dispute resolution procedures within the real estate and construction industries. This especially concerns contractual matters, title issues and promises of sale agreements on both the residential and the commercial side of real estate. The overall practice is split into two departments. Daniel Buttigieg, who is highlighted for his practical approach, heads up the real estate, conveyancing and development department, while Carl Grech oversees the construction, infrastructure and industry department.

GTG Advocates, whose broad client base ranges from Maltese government entities to Maltese construction companies, is particularly skilled at handling the sale and purchase of properties, including immovable properties, as well as being well-versed in lease agreements related to this. Robert Tufigno and Ivan Gatt lead the team, the latter of whom is key for drafting and negotiating real estate agreements.