Simon Schembri

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Partner | Malta

Simon Schembri is a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ corporate team. He is an experienced M&A lawyer with a proven track record of success in guiding clients through complex transactions. With over 20 years of experience in the field, he has developed a deep understanding of the legal, financial, and strategic aspects of M&A deals.

Simon has represented a wide range of clients, including public and private companies, in both domestic and cross-border transactions. He has advised on deals across a variety of industries, including gaming, telecommunications, technology, transportation, healthcare, education, energy and food and beverage.

Simon serves as general counsel to a number of leading local organisations providing advice on matters of a corporate and commercial nature and has on numerous occasions assisted clients in tendering bids of major projects in Malta.

Languages:

English, Italian, Maltese

Simon Schembri assists clients with corporate transactions …. Described as a “hard-working, intelligent and tenacious lawyer.” Chambers Europe 2022

Practice areas

Career & education

Career:
  • Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2018
  • Ganado Advocates, Consultant: 2015
  • Allcare Insurance Limited, Managing Director: 2013
  • Allcare Insurance Limited, Corporate Services Director & Compliance Officer: 2013
  • MAMO TCV Advocates, Partner: 2011
  • MAMO TCV Advocates, Associate: 2000
Education:
  • TEP (Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners), 2011 (UK)
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 2001 (Malta)
  • Bachelor of Laws (B.A.), 1998 (Malta)
Memberships:
  • Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta
  • Member of the Chamber of Advocates
  • Member of the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners
  • Member of Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (Malta)
  • Member of Rail Working Group (2001 Cape Town Convention)
  • Member of Blockchain Malta Association

Latest insights

September 22, 2023

Family Business in Malta – The Way Forward – Part 1

by Simon Schembri

August 28, 2023

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Expected To Bounce Back in 2024

by Simon Schembri

June 23, 2020

Industries must collaborate to attract business to Malta

by Simon Schembri

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