Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates - Malta Law Firm is a multidisciplinary practice renowned for delivering comprehensive legal and business advisory services to an international clientele. The firm stands out for its broad expertise across key areas, including corporate law, employment, intellectual property, real estate, and tax advisory. It serves as a trusted partner to businesses and individuals seeking guidance in regulatory compliance, cross-border transactions, tax planning, and intellectual property protection, leveraging Malta's strategic position as a European business hub.

The team at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates comprises experienced attorneys, business consultants, and notaries, each with a deep understanding of both local and international law. Their practice is characterised by a commitment to ongoing professional development, ensuring clients receive up-to-date legal solutions tailored to their specific needs. As a full-service law firm, they provide dedicated support in areas such as employment law, tax preparation, real estate transactions, and patent litigation, guiding clients through complex legal landscapes with precision and integrity.

Clients of Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates benefit from a client-centric approach that prioritises transparent communication, strategic planning, and personalised attention. The firm’s reputation is built on its ability to foster long-term relationships, focusing on delivering measurable value and maintaining the highest ethical standards. Whether assisting multinational corporations, private clients, or start-ups, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates ensures that every client’s interests are advocated for with expertise, discretion, and professionalism.

About Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates - Malta Law Firm

Founded in 2002


Practice areas
Business
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Intellectual Property
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive corporate law services to a diverse clientele, from small privately held businesses to multinational corporations. Their expertise encompasses complex transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, sales and purchases of shares and assets, tender offers, exchange offers, and leveraged buy-outs. The firm provides guidance on corporate governance, company law matters under Maltese legislation, and advises directors and company officers on their obligations. Additionally, they assist with divisions and reorganisations, whether driven by tax planning considerations or other strategic objectives.
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

Employment & Labor

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive employment and labor law services, assisting clients in drafting and negotiating employment contracts, collective agreements, and service agreements for self-employed individuals. The firm provides guidance on human resources policies, including those related to discrimination, wrongful discharge, and workplace equality. Their expertise extends to recruitment consultation, obtaining work permits, training managerial staff on HR legal aspects, and representing clients in the Industrial Tribunal and Civil Courts. Additionally, they assist with dispute settlements, termination agreements, employer registration with local authorities, compliance with the Malta Final Settlement System for wage payments, employment contract transfers during mergers and acquisitions, data protection policies, health and safety policies, employment law updates, procurement of Employment Practice Liability Insurance, and applications for residence permits, PE numbers, and social security registrations.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates' Dispute Resolution practice focuses on resolving conflicts through alternative methods such as mediation and arbitration, while also being fully equipped to handle court proceedings when necessary. The firm offers specialized assistance in disputes arising from civil, corporate, shipping, debt recovery, and intellectual property matters, among others. With a strong and specialized workforce, Chetcuti Cauchi provides efficient and effective solutions tailored to each client's specific needs, ensuring disputes are resolved in the most appropriate and advantageous manner.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Intellectual Property

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive intellectual property services, assisting clients with the registration and protection of trademarks, patents, and designs within Malta and the European Union. Their expertise includes conducting thorough searches in local databases, drafting and negotiating agreements such as confidentiality, development, distribution, technology transfer, licensing, and joint ventures for both domestic and international entities. The firm also provides guidance on copyright protection and manages the preparation and prosecution of patent applications across various technologies. Serving a diverse clientele-including individuals, corporations, and educational institutions worldwide-their portfolio encompasses sectors like mechanical, electrical, computer, medical devices, consumer products, chemical, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. As registered trademark agents in Malta, EU trademark attorneys, and European patent attorneys, Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates is well-equipped to address a wide range of IP-related issues.
Copyright
Patent
Trademark
Art & Cultural Property Law

Real Estate

Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates offers comprehensive legal services in real estate, encompassing property acquisitions, investments, rentals, mortgages, and due diligence. Their property lawyers and planning consultants provide expert advice on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial property transactions, including development projects. The firm assists clients with obtaining necessary government permits, such as AIP and trade permits, and liaises with banks, architects, and other parties to ensure smooth property transactions. They also offer ancillary services like negotiating bank financing terms and coordinating project management for property conversions or refurbishments. The real estate team, led by partners Dr. Maria Chetcuti Cauchi and Dr. Charlene Mifsud, is recognized for its expertise in real estate finance, commercial leases, and private rental matters, regularly advising investors on investments through private equity and real estate funds.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources

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