Email Matthew Matthew Attard Vcard Partner | Malta Matthew Attard is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ shipping team, with particular focus on shipping registration and sales/acquisitions of vessels, and the formation and support of shipping organisations and companies, regularly assisting clients in corporate matters and M&A transactions. Matthew also regularly assists major financial institutions and owners in the financing of vessels and related matters. Languages: English, French, Italian, Maltese Practice areas Commercial & contract law Corporate & commercial Ship registration Shipping & yachting Yachts & superyachts Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023 Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2016 Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2013 Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2008 Education: Master of Laws (L.L.M) (Maritime Law), 2008 (IMLI) Certificate in Trust Law and Administration, 2007 Doctor of Laws (L.L.D), 2007 (Malta) Diploma Notary Public, 2005 (Malta) Bachelor of Arts, 2004 (Malta) Memberships: Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta Member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta President of the Malta Maritime Law Association Board member of the Malta Maritime Forum Latest insights May 4, 2023 Russian sanctions and their impact on the yachting industry by Matthew Attard April 3, 2023 Social security contributions when working on EU-registered yachts by Matthew Attard March 27, 2023 The unregulated labour market of seafarers aboard private vessels by Matthew Attard More insights