Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates, established in Valletta, Malta, by Dr. Michael Tanti-Dougall and Dr. Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall, brings over 45 years of combined legal experience. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including corporate and tax advisory, yacht, shipping, and aircraft registration, occupational health and safety legal services, family law matters such as separations, divorces, annulments, and adoptions, debt collection, employment and industrial relations, competition law, intellectual property rights, real estate, travel and tourism, mediation, and litigation before local and international courts and tribunals.

Dr. Michael Tanti-Dougall, a leading practitioner in competition law, has contributed significantly to the drafting of Malta's first Competition Act and co-authored the Malta chapter in a European competition law publication. He also serves as a senior visiting lecturer and examiner at the University of Malta. Dr. Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall has extensive experience in tourism law and health and safety issues, having served as a legal consultant to various international organizations and states. She has been the elected President of the International Federation of Travel and Tourism Advocates (IFTTA) since 2018 and represents IFTTA as an observer in drafting the Protection of the Tourist in Emergency Situations, spearheaded by UN Tourism.

The firm's client-centric approach emphasizes commitment, loyalty, and respect, catering to private individuals, medium-sized enterprises, and large corporations, both locally and internationally. Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates adopts a solution-driven strategy, prioritizing effective resolutions before resorting to litigation. As a member of the European Law Group, the firm collaborates with leading law firms across Europe and beyond, ensuring clients receive comprehensive legal support in various jurisdictions.

About Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates
Practice areas
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Business

Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates offers comprehensive legal services in business law, assisting clients with the incorporation of companies, drafting and reviewing contracts, and providing guidance on corporate governance. The firm also specializes in maritime-related services, including the incorporation of shipping companies and yacht and ship registration, leveraging Malta's favorable tax benefits and competitive registration fees. Their expertise extends to contracts for yacht berthing and super-yacht mooring, ensuring clients receive tailored legal support in the maritime sector.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Civil & Human Rights

Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates offers comprehensive legal services in civil law, encompassing family law and property law. Their expertise includes handling personal separations, divorces, annulments, adoptions, and property-related issues such as inheritance and title disputes, often involving litigation. The firm also represents clients before the European Court of Human Rights and the European Commission, demonstrating their commitment to upholding civil and human rights.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Criminal Defense

Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates offers comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients in various criminal matters. The firm's legal team provides strategic counsel and robust representation, ensuring clients' rights are protected throughout the legal process. With a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes, they handle cases ranging from minor offenses to serious criminal charges.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates offers comprehensive family law services, assisting clients with personal separations, division and liquidation of community assets, care and custody of minor children, access rights, maintenance, and enforcement thereof. The firm prioritizes reconciliation efforts when possible, but provides strong representation during mediation or litigation if necessary. Their expertise extends to child care matters, including adoption procedures, paternity cases, and child abduction proceedings. Additionally, they assist with the registration of foreign marriages and divorces, as well as marriage nullity proceedings before both Civil Courts and Ecclesiastical Tribunals. The firm also addresses betrothal issues, seeking damages for breaches of marriage promises, and drafts agreements related to the community of residue under separate administration and the separation of estates.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Advocates, Tanti-Dougall & Associates offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with matters such as employment contracts, workplace disputes, and compliance with Maltese labor regulations. Their expertise includes advising on employee rights, employer obligations, and representing parties in employment-related litigation. The firm is committed to providing tailored solutions that align with clients' specific needs, ensuring adherence to legal standards and fostering positive employer-employee relationships.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation