Valletta law firm advising on Malta residence, immigration, tax, property and private-wealth matters. Fenech & Fenech Advocates appears on the current Residency Malta agent list under RES-FENE.
Profile last checked by GVL: 10 Sept 2026
Fenech & Fenech Advocates combines Maltese legal work with residence, tax, property and private-client advice. The current official agent list names Rosanne Bonnici and Fenech & Fenech Advocates under RES-FENE. Applicants should confirm who owns each part of the file and which services are separately charged.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates traces its foundation to 1891 and is one of Malta’s longest-established full-service firms. The firm’s 2025 company profile reports more than 40 lawyers and legal professionals across over 15 departments. Its Tax & Immigration Law Department advises private and corporate clients on Malta residence and immigration, domestic and international taxation, relocation, private wealth, succession planning, trusts and foundations, and related corporate structuring. The broader firm can also support Malta property and real-estate work. Partner Rosanne Bonnici heads the department and has over 30 years’ practice; partner Rebecca Diacono has worked in the department since 2014 and became a partner in 2025. The firm operates from Valletta. Its general email is info@fenechlaw.com. Prospective clients should confirm route eligibility, scope, fees and the responsible lawyer directly because residence and citizenship rules change.
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Chantal Bezzina is an Associate in the Local Litigation Department at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, working on litigation and dispute resolution, real estate and conveyancing. She joined the firm in 2022 and was admitted to the Maltese Bar the same year.
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Daniel Buttigieg is a Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, specialising in real estate and property law, succession and general civil litigation. He joined the firm as a trainee in 2009 and was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2012. He represents local and foreign clients before the Maltese courts, arbitration panels and specialised tribunals.
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Daniel-Luc Farrugia is an Associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates working on maritime law, marine litigation and shipping decarbonisation. He holds an LL.B. (Hons) and a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta and an LL.M. in International Shipping Law from Queen Mary University of London. He was admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2022.
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Diane Cutajar is an Associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, working in the Ship Finance and Ship Registration departments. She joined the firm in 2022 after earning a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta, and holds an LL.M. in International Maritime Law from IMLI.
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Edward Debono is a Consultant at Fenech & Fenech Advocates, specialising in civil and commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, real estate and construction, and probate and inheritance. He holds an LL.D. from the University of Malta and was admitted as an advocate in 1982, when he joined the firm as a partner.
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Helene Kristensen is an associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in intellectual property and technology and telecommunications law. She is a member of the Chamber of Advocates Malta.
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Jake Desira is an associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in commercial, corporate, commercial litigation and competition law. He was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2022.
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Joseph Ghio is a partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in investment funds, aviation law and mergers and acquisitions. He was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2002.
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Josianne Brimmer is a partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in investment funds, corporate law and banking and finance. She was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2002.
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Keith Grima is an associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in tax and immigration. He was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2022.
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Kristina Abela is an associate at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in employment law. She was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2022.
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Lara Saguna Axiaq is Director and Head of the Ship Registration Department at Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, working in ship registration, ship finance and yachting. She was admitted as an advocate in Malta in 2008.
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Luca Amato is a Senior Associate in the Corporate and Commercial department of Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta. He graduated as Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) in 2011 and was admitted as an advocate in 2012. His work covers commercial and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and ESG matters, and he has also worked in the corporate services industry and as in-house counsel.
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Marcus Stefan Ciantar is an associate in the Litigation Department of Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, specialising in property-related disputes including sales, leases, damages, contracts of work, real and personal rights, emphyteusis and servitudes. He obtained his warrant as an advocate in 2022.
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Maria Debono is a Senior Associate in the Corporate & Commercial Department of Fenech & Fenech Advocates in Malta, focusing on commercial, corporate and trust law. She holds an LL.B. and Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta and an LL.M. from the London School of Economics, and was admitted as an advocate in 2020.
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Rebecca Diacono is a partner in Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ Tax & Immigration Law Department, where she has worked since 2014. Admitted to the Maltese bar in 2017, she advises international clients on domestic and cross-border tax, restructuring, immigration and private wealth, including relocation and succession planning. She works in Maltese and English. Her firm publishes five qualifications, including an LL.D. and a postgraduate diploma in Financial Services from the University of Malta.
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Rosanne Bonnici is a partner and heads Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ Tax & Immigration Law Department. She has more than 30 years’ practice in Maltese and international tax, immigration, private wealth, succession, trusts and foundations, including pre-relocation planning. She works in Maltese, English and Italian. She is a Fellow and founder member of the Malta Institute of Taxation, a founder member of STEP Malta and IFA Malta, and a member of the Chamber of Advocates and IBA.
View the record→Through its Tax & Immigration Law Department, the firm publishes work covering Malta residence and immigration, Maltese and international tax, relocation, private wealth, succession, trusts and foundations, and related corporate structuring. The wider firm also advises on Malta property matters. Scope depends on the individual matter.
The firm publishes one Valletta office, with its entrance at 85 Triq San Gwann, Valletta VLT 1165 and registered address at 198 Old Bakery Street, Valletta VLT 1455. Its official phone is +356 2124 1232 and its general email is info@fenechlaw.com.
Rosanne Bonnici is a partner and heads the Tax & Immigration Law Department. Rebecca Diacono is a partner in the same department. Their current firm profiles publish work across immigration, Maltese and international tax, relocation, private wealth and succession planning; they also co-authored the Malta chapter of a 2025 global-mobility publication.
This profile may be relevant to internationally mobile individuals, families and businesses comparing Malta counsel for residence, tax, property and private-wealth planning. The firm publishes a full-service structure, a specialist Tax & Immigration department and one Valletta office. Prospective clients should ask which partner will lead the matter and obtain a written scope and fee estimate.
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Foundation in 1891, full-service structure, 40+ lawyers and legal professionals, 15+ departments, relevant practice areas and current partners.
One Valletta office, entrance and registered addresses, official phone, email and contact URL.
Current role, 30+ years of practice, immigration and private-wealth work, languages, education, memberships and official contact details.
Current partner role, department tenure, Malta bar admission, published qualifications, languages, practice areas and official contact details.
Rosanne Bonnici and Rebecca Diacono co-authored the Malta chapter of Global Mobility of Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals, published 15 July 2025.
Current company identity, founded year, 51–200 employee bracket, one Valletta location and current department leadership.
Exact business identity, Valletta entrance address, official phone and website, and the 4.6 rating from 36 Google reviews checked on 6 August 2026.
Valletta, Malta
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| Firm | Verified | Founded | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenech & Fenech AdvocatesThis firm | Listed | 1891 | MPRP, Citizenship by Naturalisation |
| ACT Advisory | Listed | 2014 | Golden Visa, MPRP +1 |
| Arton Capital | Listed | 2006 | Golden Visa, Citizenship by Investment +3 |
| Astons | Listed | 1989 | Golden Visa, Citizenship by Investment +3 |
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