Strategic legal solutions for businesses and individuals in Malta
The practice provides legal, corporate, commercial, regulatory, immigration, and citizenship services to local and international clients from its base in Malta.
- Legal Services
- Corporate Services
- Commercial Services
- Regulatory & Licensing
- Gaming & iGaming
- Immigration
- Citizenship & Residency
Common matters
Find help with a legal problem in Malta
Start from what has happened. Each guide explains the matter, how it works in Malta and how the practice can help.
Company formation
- “I want to open a company in Malta”
- “Should I set up a company or work as self-employed?”
- “My foreign company wants to operate in Malta”
Single Permit & work permits
- “My Single Permit application was refused”
- “I lost my job and my permit depends on it”
- “I want to change employer”
Employment rights & disputes
- “My employer has not paid my salary”
- “My employer refuses to pay my final salary”
- “I was dismissed and I think it was unfair”
Business licensing
- “I want to open a business. What licence do I need?”
- “I’m not sure my activity needs a licence at all”
- “We need to prepare a licence application”
Practice areas
Legal services in Malta across seven practice areas
8 areas of supportLegal Services
Strategic legal advice and representation across civil, commercial, corporate, employment, family, property, data protection, regulatory, dispute, and due-diligence matters.
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8 areas of supportCorporate Services
Support throughout the business lifecycle, from incorporation and governance to transactions, compliance, restructuring, and closure.
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8 areas of supportCommercial Services
Practical legal solutions for commercial operations, agreements, technology, financing, intellectual property licensing, and cross-border activity.
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6 areas of supportRegulatory & Licensing Services
Advice and support for licensing strategy, regulatory approvals, governance, policies, audits, reporting, renewals, variations, and transfers.
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6 areas of supportGaming & iGaming Advisory
Legal and regulatory support for operators, suppliers, affiliates, and service providers through licensing and compliance lifecycles.
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11 areas of supportImmigration Services
Immigration support for individuals, families, employers, and international businesses relocating to Malta.
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Maltese Citizenship & Residency Services
Legal assistance with Malta’s residency and citizenship framework and the relevant application processes.
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Who the practice works with
Supporting local and international clients
The practice supports a broad range of clients with legal, business, regulatory, immigration, and relocation requirements.
Businesses and entrepreneurs
The practice assists clients establishing, operating, expanding, structuring, relocating, and maintaining compliance in Malta and internationally.
- Entrepreneurs and startups
- SMEs and family businesses
- Multinational corporations
- International investors
Meet the advocate
Dr Josianne Cardona Gatt
Advocate, Malta
Based in Malta, the practice combines legal expertise with commercial insight to assist clients in establishing, operating, and expanding their businesses locally and internationally.
The approach is practical, responsive, and tailored to the objectives of each client.
- Practical guidance
- Commercial perspective
- Tailored support
- Responsive approach
How the practice works
A considered approach to each engagement
- 01
Understand the circumstances
The engagement begins with the client’s circumstances, documents, and objectives.
- 02
Identify the legal and commercial priorities
Relevant legal, practical, commercial, and regulatory considerations are identified.
- 03
Develop a tailored course of action
Advice and possible next steps are shaped around the matter and agreed scope.
- 04
Support implementation and next steps
The practice supports implementation or further action where required by the engagement.
The exact scope and sequence depend on the nature of the engagement.
What happens after you get in touch
These stages describe the general enquiry path. They do not confirm acceptance, availability, representation or engagement.
Submit an initial enquiry
Provide general information about the matter and the relevant service area.
The matter is reviewed
The circumstances and potential scope must be considered before the practice can confirm next steps.
Scope and next steps are considered
Possible next steps may be discussed after an initial review, subject to appropriate checks.
Engagement is confirmed separately
Representation begins only after the scope and formal engagement have been confirmed separately.
Insights
Latest Malta legal insights
- Family & Succession9 Sept 2026Succession and Wills Under Maltese Law: Key Legal ConsiderationsRead article
- Corporate Law8 Sept 2026Redomiciliation and Cross-Border Mergers in Malta: A Legal Guide for Corporate GroupsRead article
- Commercial Law7 Sept 2026Intellectual Property Licensing and Technology Agreements Under Maltese LawRead article
Common questions
Questions about working with a lawyer in Malta
What services does the practice provide?
The practice provides legal, corporate, commercial, regulatory, gaming, immigration, citizenship, and residency support to local and international clients from its base in Malta.
Does the practice support international clients?
The practice is based in Malta and supports local and international clients. Where requirements extend across borders, it provides commercially informed legal support for international structures and transactions within its service scope.
What should I include in an enquiry?
Provide general information about the matter and select the most relevant service area. Do not submit highly sensitive, confidential, or time-critical information.
Does submitting an enquiry create a lawyer-client relationship?
No. Submitting an enquiry does not create a lawyer-client relationship. Representation begins only after the scope and formal engagement have been confirmed separately.
Can I rely on the enquiry form for a deadline?
No. Do not rely on the form to preserve a legal, immigration, regulatory, filing, appeal, or court deadline.
Ready to take the next step?
Request a consultation
Contact the practice to discuss the legal or business requirements relevant to your circumstances.