Practice Areas > Commercial & Intellectual Property
Overview
Gonzi & Associates, Advocates is a leading law firm specialising in commercial and intellectual property matters. Our team of lawyers are well suited to assist not only in client representation before commercial courts and tribunals if disputes arise but also in helping clients protect their intellectual property and brand identities and creating the right set-up to protect against data and privacy breaches.
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Lawyers
Augusto Quintano joined the Firm in 2015. He graduated with a Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta after completing his final year of his studies in 2016. He has then furthered his studies by obtaining a Masters in Law in 2020, with a in-depth focus on financial services regulation. Augusto’s main legal focus is in fact financial services law and heads the Firm’s Financial Services Department. He also assists clients in matters of regulatory compliance, contractual law and gaming matters. His expertise leads him to regularly serve on Boards of key market players in the jurisdiction, offering guidance and advice therein.
Augusto’s other interests include planning road trips, movie nights, and playing the violin with various ensembles.
Education
2020: Master of Laws, University of London
2018: Post Graduate Diploma in Laws, University of London
2016: Doctor of Laws, University of Malta
2016: Maltese Financial Regulations, Institute of Financial Services
2014: Diploma of Notary Public, University of Malta
2013: Bachelor of Laws, University of Malta
Professional Experience
2020: Senior Associate, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2017: Associate Lawyer, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2015: Legal Trainee, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
Mark Farrugia joined the Firm in 2020. He attained a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2020, following the submission of the dissertation entitled “Music Copyright Issues Concerning Joint Authorship.” Mark subsequently graduated with a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta after completing his final year of studies in 2021 and was admitted to the Maltese bar in 2022.
Mark's focus with the law firm is on Intellectual Property Law, assisting clients with the registration and protection of trademarks, as well as Financial Services, amongst which he assists clients with licensing and other regulatory requirements.
Education
2021: Master of Advocacy, University of Malta
2020: Bachelor of Laws (Honours), University of Malta
Professional Experience
2021: Associate Lawyer, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2020: Legal Trainee, Gonzi & Associates, Advocates
2020: Junior Legal Assistant, Malta Financial Services Authority
2019: Legal Intern, Malta Business Registry
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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