Email Matthew Matthew Xerri Vcard Partner | Malta Matthew Xerri is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ shipping and aviation team, with particular focus on ship and aviation finance, including the implementation of alternative financing methods. Matthew regularly assists financial institutions and leading banks in the perfection of security over yachts, commercial vessels and aircraft. Matthew also assists in the registration of international interests in the international registry as well as acts on behalf of various aircraft lessors in aircraft leasing transactions and structures, including the drafting of lease agreements. Matthew, together with the litigation team, also provides guidance on enforcement issues, including the arrest and/or re-possession of aircraft and vessels. Matthew also assisted the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate with the drafting of legislation in order to amend the Malta Aircraft Registration Act. Languages: English, Italian, Maltese ‘Matthew Xerri is an excellent lawyer who has fostered strong business relationships in the industry which is immeasurable in obtaining quick results for customers. The Legal 500, 2024 Practice areas Aircraft finance Aircraft registration Aviation Banking transactional & secured financing Corporate & commercial Restructuring & insolvency Ship finance Shipping & yachting Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2023 Ganado Advocates, Senior Associate: 2018 Ganado Advocates, Associate: 2014 Ganado Advocates, Advocate: 2011 Education: Diploma in Taxation, 2011 (Malta Institute of Taxation) Master of Laws (LL.M) (Maritime Law), 2009 (I.M.L.I) Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2009 (Malta) Certificate in Trust Law and Administration, 2008 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), 2006 (Malta) Memberships: Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta Member of the Chamber of Advocates Malta Maritime Law Association Malta Institute of Taxation Latest insights January 25, 2024 GARI – The Global Aviation Resource Index by Matthew Xerri August 29, 2022 Transport finance law in Malta by Matthew Xerri September 3, 2021 Listen: Where is Malta’s aviation sector heading? by Matthew Xerri More insights