Dingli & Dingli

Dingli & Dingli is a long-established Maltese practice that has stayed deliberately boutique in style. The firm has passed through four generations, and today it combines a team of advocates with support staff who handle matters ranging from ship registration to company formation and court disputes. Its office is on South Street in Valletta, close to the courts and ministries that many of its clients deal with.

For UK readers the firm is most relevant if you own or plan to buy a yacht in Malta, want to set up or restructure a company, need advice on residence or citizenship routes, or have a dispute that must be heard in Malta. Our directory of lawyers in Malta lists the firm, and this page sets out what it offers before you get in touch.

Shipping, yachting and maritime work

Shipping, corporate and tax law are the firm's stated areas of particular focus, and the maritime side is deep. Its practice areas include shipping, yachting and maritime litigation, with a partner heading yachting and several associates working in the same field. For private owners, that means help with the legal side of owning a vessel under a Maltese structure, alongside the purchase itself, for which our directory also lists 73 Marine, a yacht broker.

Maritime litigation covers disputes arising from ships and shipping, and aviation sits in the practice list too, so the firm can act for owners and operators of both boats and aircraft.

Corporate, tax, funds and trusts

The corporate team is led by a senior associate who heads corporate services, with partners also covering tax, intellectual property and insurance law. The firm is authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority to provide company service provider services under the Company Service Providers Act, which matters if you want a Maltese company administered locally. Two group companies support this work: DG Fiduciary Limited, licensed by the MFSA to administer private foundations and provide fiduciary shareholder services, and Q Global Accounting Ltd, which provides accounting and tax representation to the firm's clients.

On investment services, the firm advises on the licences Maltese law requires before anyone offers investment advice, fund management or similar activities from Malta, on passporting into other EU countries, and on ongoing regulatory questions, and it handles the licensing process with the MFSA. Trusts, foundations and associations have their own practice area. For background, read our guides to Malta's financial services sector, the corporate tax structure and Malta tax for UK nationals. Another route to company and tax help is our featured partner, CLA Malta.

Residence, immigration and everyday disputes

A partner who also heads immigration leads the citizenship, immigration and residency practice, which will interest people moving from the UK. Our Malta relocation guide explains the wider steps, and the directory also lists ACC Malta Immigration Advisors nearby for a second opinion on practical paperwork.

Litigation and dispute resolution, employment, criminal law, commercial law, competition law, data protection, ESG, sports law, public procurement and preventive consultation complete the list. If you are comparing firms, Advocates Primei is a short walk away and also listed.

Visiting the Valletta office

South Street runs through the heart of the capital, so you can pair an appointment with a stroll around the sights in our Valletta guide. The firm's stated vision is to bring safety and justice so that people can work and live with peace of mind, and its team aims to give timely help that leads to satisfied clients. Two senior partners and a managing partner head the practice, supported by partners, senior associates, associates and a legal procurator.

How to start

Tell the firm which area your question falls into, whether you are an individual or a company, and any deadline. Fees are not published, so ask for a scope and a quote. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Dingli & Dingli.