Practice Areas > Residency & Employment
Overview
Whether you are interested in benefiting from one of Malta’s attractive residence schemes and enjoy special reduced rates of tax on certain income and need assistance in securing a residency permit or are simply seeking a reputable law firm to assist you in your employment-related matter or dispute, our team at Gonzi & Associates, Advocates is highly qualified to assist you.
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People
Tiziana Calleja joined the team in 2012 and currently occupies the position of Corporate Manager within GA Corporate Limited, an associated company of Gonzi & Associates, Advocates. Tiziana mainly assists in the day to day administrative matters by providing back office services to the firm and also assists in matters related to corporate services.
Education
2017: Foundation Course in Taxation
2012: Master in Arts (MA)
2009: B.A. (Hons) in Sociology
Professional Experience
2012: GA Corporate Limited
2009: Lembex Global Investments Limited
Doriana Busuttil joined the Firm in March 2021. She assists various client with immigration issues, namely residence and work permits in Malta for both EU and non-EU nationals. She is also responsible for various corporate administrative tasks, ensuring the firm's compliance with it's regulatory obligations.
Sarah Demicoli joined the Firm as an Associate Lawyer in 2021. She graduated with a Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta in 2016. In 2017, she worked with the Department of Justice at the United States Embassy in Valletta where she contributed to training provided by the International Institute for Justice and the Rule of Law on counter-terrorism, juvenile justice and the rule of law to various legal and judicial professionals in Africa and Asia, gaining practical knowledge in that field. In 2019 she joined a localboutique regulatory advisor where she worked within corporate and regulatory advisory. In 2023 she obtained a Professional Award in Taxation awarded by the Malta Institute of Taxation. Sarah currently undertakes the civil and commercial litigation of the Firm, whilst also providing support to clients on employment law, competition law and corporate law.
Sarah is currently pursuing a master's degree in Financial Services at the University of Malta.
Education
2023: Award in Taxation, Malta Institute of Taxation
2017: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2016: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
2014: Bachelor of Laws, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2021: Associate, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2019: Associate, Lecocqassociate
2017: Administrative Assistant, United States Embassy, Valletta
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates (Malta)
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