THE FIRM
PIAZZA LEGAL is a Malta boutique law firm driven by experienced legal professionals who have a genuine passion for their craft. We specialize in Transport Law, focusing particularly on ship and yacht registration, alongside space and aviation law.
Our Malta-based boutique law firm provides strategic legal advice to international law firms, high net worth individuals, shipowners, ship managers, and crewing companies on all aspects of shipping law and aviation law in Malta. As a key hub for shipping, yachting, and aviation, we are well-prepared to assist clients with complex cross-border matters, including yacht importation, by combining local regulatory expertise with international commercial insight.
Our lawyers offer practical, solution-driven legal services across both contentious and non-contentious issues within the realm of Commercial Law.
PRACTICE AREAS
MARITIME & SHIPPING
Thanks to Malta's strategic position in the Mediterranean, the Shipping Industry played a fundamental role growing Malta's trade thus becoming one of the most vital pillars of Malta's GDP, contributing to the growth of its Flag, Ports, Marinas and wide network of English speaking professionals including Engineers, Naval Architects, Lawyers, Accountants and Seafarers.
SPACE LAW
The Space Industry is one of the most important segments of the worldwide economies becoming the backbone of the most innovative technologies in modern era. It drives innovation, supports communication, navigation and weather forecasting and boosts national security and scientific research. It also creates high-tech jobs, stimulates economic growth, while addressing global challenges like climate change through satellite data and advanced technologies.
AVIATION
AVIATION
The Aviation Sector plays a
fundamental role connecting Malta to global markets, supporting tourism and facilitating trade and investment. Over the years, Malta has positioned itself as a regional hub for aircraft registration, aircraft operator certificate holders, maintenance and aviation services.
YACHTING
AVIATION
The presence of high-end Marinas, Surveyors and Yacht Refitters together with client oriented regulations has made Yachting one of the most fast growing niche markets in Malta and a point of reference within the Med Region.
The number of Yachts and Superyachts registered under the Malta flag and yachts being serviced in Malta grew exponentially over the last few decades confirming Malta's commitment in meeting stakeholders' expectations.
LITIGATION, ARBITRATION & MEDIATION
The Litigation Desk focuses on different areas of dispute resolution including civil litigation, real estate related disputes, corporate and commercial litigation, court bankruptcies, marine litigation, employment, industrial disputes, insurance disputes and disputes within the financial services sector, amongst others.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
In today’s fast-paced world, Intellectual Property is a critical asset. A successful design can become one of your most valuable business assets. Registering your design ensures robust legal protection and creates a strong barrier against unauthorized use. Like other forms of property, a registered design can be bought, sold, transferred, or licensed.
Malta introduced a legal framework designed to maximise the commercial value of intellectual property while fostering an environment that encourages innovation, creativity while safeguarding valuable ideas and inventions. Malta's IP laws support industry growth at the highest level and operate within a legal system that is largely harmonised with EU standards thus favouring recognition and enforceability throughout the EU, and vice versa.
COMMERCIAL & EMPLOYMENT
COMMERCIAL & EMPLOYMENT
Our Commercial and Employment Desk is proud to assist clients on various matters concerning their business activities including all general aspects of legal drafting and interactions between businesses and individuals within the private and public sector.
WHERE TO FIND US
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 07:00 pm |
