Tanti-Dougall & Associates
Multi-Disciplinary Law Firm · 127, Triq San Ġużepp, Tarxien TXN 1021, Malta
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Tanti-Dougall & Associates, Advocates is a multi-disciplinary Maltese law firm with its office in Tarxien, founded in Valletta by Dr Michael Tanti-Dougall and Dr Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall. It covers aviation, ships and yachts, competition, family law, employment, tax, gaming, travel and tourism and litigation. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Tanti-Dougall & Associates, Advocates is a family-led Maltese law firm that has built an unusually wide practice for its size. It was founded in Valletta by Dr Michael Tanti-Dougall and Dr Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall, who together bring more than thirty-five years of legal experience, and its mission is summed up as being committed to its clients. Today the office is in Tarxien, in the south-east of the island, and meetings take place by appointment.
Private individuals, medium-sized and large companies, and Maltese and overseas clients all use the firm, and its stated approach is to look for a practical solution first and go to litigation only when needed. It is listed in our directory of lawyers in Malta, and the sections below explain what it handles.
Aviation, ships and yachts
Transport law is where the firm stands out. It handles aircraft registration under the Cape Town Convention, leasing and financing, and aviation safety and security, including airport emergency planning. Dr Rebekah Tanti-Dougall, a partner, works on civil, commercial and aviation matters, holds a master's degree in international maritime law, and is the legal adviser to Malta's Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation.
The same team registers yachts and merchant ships under the Malta flag and deals with ship mortgages and maritime matters. A UK buyer looking for a boat can pair that legal support with a broker such as 73 Marine, which our directory also lists.
Business, competition and tax
Dr Michael Tanti-Dougall was entrusted with drafting Malta's first Competition Act and is a recognised practitioner in competition law. The firm advises on merger control, cartel defence and compliance before the national authorities and the European Commission, and on company formation, restructuring and governance. It offers what it calls a one-stop service for investing in or through Malta, and it acts for financial institutions on tendering for banking and insurance work.
Tax advisory work uses Malta's network of double taxation treaties for corporate and private clients. To understand the basics first, read our guides to Malta's corporate tax structure and Malta tax for UK nationals. Gaming operators can find licensing and regulatory advice for remote gaming under the Malta Gaming Authority, and our iGaming in Malta guide explains the industry.
Family, employment and everyday legal needs
Family law covers separation, divorce, annulment, custody, maintenance and adoption, with mediation used wherever possible. Employment work includes contracts of service, dismissals, collective agreements and representation before the Industrial Tribunal. Trusts, foundations, estate planning and fiduciary services form another strand, and the firm also advises on intellectual property, debt collection, real estate, film industry incentives, health and safety compliance, and package travel and passenger rights.
Litigation takes place before Maltese courts and tribunals, the European Court of Human Rights and the European Commission. If you are moving to Malta, our Malta relocation guide covers the wider picture, and ACC Malta Immigration Advisors is listed for residence paperwork.
The team, networks and where to find them
The firm has five lawyers. Dr Michael Tanti-Dougall is senior partner and Dr Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall a partner, with Dr Rebekah Tanti-Dougall, Dr Jonathan Spiteri and Dr Mattea Tanti-Dougall completing the team. Dr Jacqueline Tanti-Dougall has advised international bodies on travel and tourism legislation and is a past president of the International Federation of Travel and Tourism Advocates. The firm belongs to the European Law Group, a network founded in 1983, and all its advocates are members of the Chamber of Advocates.
Tarxien is close to the Three Cities and the capital. Our Three Cities guide and Valletta guide help you plan around an appointment, and the prehistoric Hypogeum of Ħal Saflieni is a short drive away. Advocates Primei is another listed firm if you want to compare.
How to start
Describe your matter, say whether you are an individual or a company, and note any deadline. The firm does not publish fees, so ask how it charges. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Tanti-Dougall & Associates.
Questions about Tanti-Dougall & Associates
What does Tanti-Dougall & Associates do?
It is a multi-disciplinary Maltese law firm covering aviation, yacht and ship registration, competition, corporate and tax advisory work, family and employment law, intellectual property, gaming, travel and tourism and litigation.
Where is the office?
The office and mailing address is 127 Triq San Ġużepp, Tarxien TXN 1021, Malta. The firm sees clients by appointment, so arrange a time through the enquiry form before you travel.
Can the firm register an aircraft or yacht?
Yes. It handles aircraft registration under the Cape Town Convention, leasing and financing, and registers yachts and merchant ships under the Malta flag, including mortgages and wider maritime matters.
Does it help with family law matters?
Yes. It advises on separation, divorce, annulment, custody, maintenance and adoption, and uses mediation wherever possible before turning to the courts, though it also represents clients in court proceedings when talks fail.
Does the firm work with international clients?
Yes. It acts for private clients and for medium-sized and large corporate clients, both local and international. It also belongs to the European Law Group, a network of law firms across Europe.
How do I contact the firm through VisitMalta.co.uk?
Use the enquiry form on this page. We pass your message to the firm, so you do not need to look for contact details. Include a short summary of your matter and any deadlines.
Practical information
The firm's office and mailing address is at 127 Triq San Ġużepp, Tarxien TXN 1021. Visits are by appointment, and no opening hours or fees are published. To arrange a conversation, send your details through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the firm.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Tanti-Dougall & Associates website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.