Practice Areas > Civil & Property

Overview

Whether you are seeking representation before the Courts of Malta or simply need an extra pair of eyes when executing a property transaction, our team of lawyers within the civil and property department is highly skilled to meet your demands in this field and is prepared to assist you.

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Court Litigation
Purchase & Sale of Property
Rent Agreements
Consumer Protection

The Process

1

Preliminary Meeting

Our expert lawyers will invite you for a preliminary meeting during which you will be invited to provide an overview of your matter. Our lawyers will provide an initial overview of the applicable laws and instruct as to the appropriate steps going forward.
2

Engagement & Onboarding

Upon engagement, you will be invited to create your own custom Client Portal. This will help you keep track of our work for you.
3

Detailed Review of Matter

Our lawyers will gather data as appropriate on the basis of which a thorough review of your matter will be conducted by reference to any applicable case-law.
4

Court Litigation & Ancillary Assistance

Our expert lawyers will conduct the contentious elements of your matter by instituting court cases as necessary and assist you in any ancillary matters. Throughout the whole process, you will have full visibility of all the work done through continuous updates and your own Client Portal.

Specialising
Lawyers

Associate

Dr Sarah Demicoli

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)

Associate

Dr Kenneth Xuereb

Latest News

August 26, 2019 in Civil & Property, Civil Litigation

Court confirms ‘Restitutio in Integrum’ Principle

According to the Civil Code Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta, one may bring about an action for damages either in the case of a breach of a contractual…
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March 11, 2019 in Civil & Property, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Residency & Employment

Summary dismissal of employees an ‘Exception to the Rule’

An interesting judgement was delivered by the Court of Appeal on the 11th February 2019 in which it was held that a summary dismissal of an employee is an exception…
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July 13, 2016 in Civil & Property, Civil Litigation

Criminalisation of revenge pornography and religious vilification removed from Maltese law

The Maltese Parliament has approved a Bill criminalising revenge pornography and removing religious vilification from Maltese law. The Bill also regulates the licensing of sex shops and pornography. The Bill,…
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