IFLR 1000
The Guide to the World's Leading Financial Law Firms

"Camilleri and Ganado are definitely ranked in tier one. Ganado has a long operating history in finance." This soundbite from one practitioner highlights the firm's position in the market, as it is seen alongside its tier one contemporaries as one of the leading teams across all areas of practice.

Partner Stephen Attard is one of the firm's leading lights and he garnered praise from peers and clients alike. "I worked with him," says one peer. "Stephen Attard is one the few lawyers that make pragmatic approaches, which stands him out, others are very academic."

Clients also had praise for name partner Max Ganado who they see as one of the most highly respected figures in the market: "Max Ganado is an absolute authority on financial law, a very sought after speaker and a true ambassador for Malta," was one client's opinion.

The firm had a key role in advising on the country's new aviation law and will be hopeful of taking advantage of any increase in work that may arise in this sector: "Ganado was involved in drafting the new aviation law and they are very actively involved in developing the aviation sector," says one client. "Very good relationship with the regulator and with AirMalta."

Clients point out that the firm has evolved in the last few years and developed a more commercial edge. "Sometimes Ganado used to come across as a law firm which is good to give opinions, advice, write academic papers on issues," says one. "But when you turned to them for hard nosed advice it perhaps wasn't the best reputed firm. But I saw a bit of a change in that regard to being more pro-active, hands on and practical, more responsive and client friendly."