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IntroductionWho We Are

DZ&A Advocates transforms the firm’s knowledge into value for the client, delivers results in line with the client’s plans and budgets and seeks to pursue excellence and overcome the client’s expectations.

We strive to satisfy the client’s needs by fostering a close relationship and taking a keen interest in the client’s business to gain a better understanding. We work with a solutions-driven approach to the law to assist the client in obtaining the best results.

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IntroductionWho We Are

DZ&A Advocates transforms the firm’s knowledge into value for the client, delivers results in line with the client’s plans and budgets and seeks to pursue excellence and overcome the client’s expectations.

We strive to satisfy the client’s needs by fostering a close relationship and taking a keen interest in the client’s business to gain a better understanding. We work with a solutions-driven approach to the law to assist the client in obtaining the best results.

MORE ABOUT US

Our MissionDZ&A Advocates transforms the firm’s knowledge into value to the client.

ExpertiseOur Areas of Corporate Law

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Corporate M&A

The team at David Zahra & Associates has solid experience and in-depth knowledge in the area of mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, asset transfers, transfers of going concerns, corporate restructurings, shareholders agreements, legal due diligence exercises and the drafting of contracts of...

Corporate Restructuring

Our team has years of experience in advising on good corporate governance, different share capital structures and other compliance matters, making us ideally positioned to guide companies of all sizes to find the most suitable option for them to achieve their states objectives.

Shipping and Aviation

David Zahra & Associates Advocates is well positioned to assist with a broad spectrum of services in relation to shipping and aviation, including by providing technical and administrative support with all stages of ship and aircraft registration in Malta, the setting up of the...

ExpertiseOur Areas of Corporate Law

VIEW ALL

Corporate M&A

The team at David Zahra & Associates has solid experience and in-depth knowledge in the area of mergers and acquisitions, spin-offs, asset transfers, transfers of going concerns, corporate restructurings, shareholders agreements, legal due diligence exercises and the drafting of contracts of different typologies...

Corporate Restructuring

Our team has years of experience in advising on good corporate governance, different share capital structures and other compliance matters, making us ideally positioned to guide companies of all sizes to find the most suitable option for them to achieve their states objectives.

Shipping and Aviation

David Zahra & Associates Advocates is well positioned to assist with a broad spectrum of services in relation to shipping and aviation, including by providing technical and administrative support with all stages of ship and aircraft registration in Malta, the setting up of the...

ResourcesTransport Malta Publishes Code of Standards for Resident Agents

With increased focus on sanctions screening, due diligence and ongoing monitoring, the message for Resident Agents and International Owners is clear: compliance must be structured, documented and continuous.

ResourcesA Year of Wellness: Prioritising Health and Wellbeing Across the Firm

Over the past year, health and wellbeing were a key focus across the firm. In a profession defined by deadlines, long hours, and constant problem-solving, we made a conscious effort to pause, reset, and invest in our physical and mental wellbeing.

ResourcesMFSA Strengthens Sponsors’ Regime Under Capital Markets Strategy

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has introduced a strengthened regulatory framework for sponsors as part of Pillar III of its Capital Markets Strategy, marking a significant step in reinforcing the integrity of Malta’s capital markets.

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ResourcesCompanies Act Amendments: What Directors and Companies Need to Know

Recent amendments to the Companies Act, effective from 16 December 2025, introduce a simplified dissolution process for dormant companies, clearer rules on registered company email addresses, and key updates affecting partnerships. While these changes streamline procedures, directors should remain mindful of their ongoing obligations and potential personal liability.

Resources2026 Reforms Strengthen Family-Related Leave and Employee Protections in Malta

Malta’s employment law framework will introduce new statutory leave entitlements and enhanced protections in cases of pregnancy loss, parental bereavement, and stillbirth in 2026. These reforms broaden family-related leave rights within the employment relationship. Management Operations Tax Rules, 2025”.

ResourcesMalta Introduces 15% Flat Tax Regime to Attract Senior Family-Office Professionals

Malta has reinforced its strategy to position itself as a premier hub for family offices and private wealth management with the introduction of a new preferential tax regime under Legal Notice 259 of 2025, titled “The Senior Employees of Family Offices, Back Offices and Treasury Management Operations Tax Rules, 2025”.

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