Welcome to
David Zahra &
Associates
Advocates

Welcome to
David Zahra &
Associates
Advocates

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.

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.

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

ExpertiseOur Areas of Corporate Law

Corporate M&A

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

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

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

Corporate M&A

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

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

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...

ResourcesAlliance of Business Lawyers Elects Board for the 2026-2029 Term

The Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) has elected its Board for the 2026-2029 term during the General Assembly held as part of the organization’s 50th Conference in Vienna, Austria.

ResourcesDavid Zahra Elected as a Board Member of ABL During Landmark 50th Conference in Vienna

The conference programme featured high-level discussions on a range of contemporary legal and commercial topics, including sustainability, artificial intelligence in legal practice, cross-border investigations, international cooperation, mediation, arbitration, and the future of dispute resolution.

ResourcesMalta Introduces Leave Rights For Recognised Parents of Children Born Abroad

Malta has expanded its family-related employment rights through Legal Notice 102 of 2026, which amends the Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers Regulations by introducing a new statutory leave entitlement for employees who become recognised parents of children born outside Malta. 

ResourcesBuilding a Future-Ready Legal Team: Highlights from Our Development Day

On Wednesday 6 May, the team at David Zahra & Associates Advocates came together for a dedicated Team Development Day aimed at strengthening collaboration, encouraging professional growth, and investing in the continuous development of our people.

ResourcesMalta Introduces Sports Private Limited Liability Company (SPLLC) Framework

Introduced through the Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations, 2026, the framework will be available to clubs from 10 June 2026. Existing clubs will be able to transition into this structure, with continuity of their rights and obligations maintained. 

ResourcesEU Inc: A Game Changer for Europe

Designed as a 28th regime, that is, an EU-level legal framework operating alongside national systems, it aims to allow businesses to incorporate and operate across all Member States under a single harmonised company law framework.

Our Team

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David Zahra

Partner

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Krista Ellul

Senior Associate

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Giulio Sammut

Senior Associate

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Emma Fenech

Associate

Our Team

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David Zahra

Partner

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Krista Ellul

Senior Associate

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Giulio Sammut

Associate

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Emma Fenech

Associate

Contact Us

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