Matthew Attard

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Partner | Malta

Matthew Attard is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ shipping team, with particular focus on shipping registration and sales/acquisitions of vessels, and the formation and support of shipping organisations and companies, regularly assisting clients in corporate matters and M&A transactions. Matthew also regularly assists major financial institutions and owners in the financing of vessels and related matters.

Languages:

English, French, Italian, Maltese

Practice areas

Career & education

Career:
  • Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023
  • Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2016
  • Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2013
  • Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2008
Education:
  • Master of Laws (L.L.M) (Maritime Law), 2008 (IMLI)
  • Certificate in Trust Law and Administration, 2007
  • Doctor of Laws (L.L.D), 2007 (Malta)
  • Diploma Notary Public, 2005 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Arts, 2004 (Malta)
Memberships:
  • Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta
  • Member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta
  • President of the Malta Maritime Law Association
  • Board member of the Malta Maritime Forum

Latest insights

April 18, 2024

Sanctions in shipping: navigating the 12th package of sanctions against Russia

by Matthew Attard

September 6, 2023

Let’s stop taking the maritime industry for granted

by Matthew Attard

July 24, 2023

How easy is it to charter your yacht?

by Matthew Attard

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