Practice Areas > Aviation & Shipping
Overview
Having the status of a Member State of the European Union, boasting safe natural ports and a location in the centre of the Mediterranean, it is no doubt that Malta has established itself as a leading maritime hub. In fact, the Maltese ship register currently ranks largest in Europe and the 6th largest across the globe. These same characteristics make Malta an ideal location for all aviation requirements and the aviation industry is currently focused on achieving the same growth and strength as the shipping sector.
Aviation and Shipping Law are two of Gonzi & Associates, Advocates’ areas of specialisation. The firm’s aviation and shipping team are well placed to offer specialised assistance and comprehensive advice to clients on all aviation and shipping related matters, having developed their skills over several years of experience in these fields.
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David Gonzi is managing partner of Gonzi & Associates, Advocates and has more than thirteen years experience in the provision of legal advice in the fields of financial services, IT and gaming.
In particular, David has assisted various companies with acquiring Malta licenses for the provision of investment services, financial institutions, online forex/binary options, emoney, payment services, funds, collective investment schemes and remote and land-based gaming.
He has a Masters (MA) in Financial Services from the University of Malta, a Masters in IT and Telecoms Law (LLM) from the University College of London, a Doctorate of Law from the University of Malta and a Diploma in Taxation from the Malta Institute of Taxation.
Education
2013: Diploma in Taxation, Malta Institute of Taxation
2009: M.A. Financial Services, University of Malta
2003: LL.M (IT and Telecommunication Law), University College of London
2002: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2001: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
1999: Bachelor of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2002 to present: Founder and Partner at Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2002 - 2005: Malta Communications Authority, Senior Legal Adviser
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Advocates, Malta
Institute of Financial Services Practitioners, Malta
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