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Joseph Ghio

Partner · Fenech & Fenech Advocates

MaltaInvestment Funds, Financial ServicesMaltese, English, Italian, French (basic)

About

Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates who co-heads the Financial Services and Aviation Departments, with significant experience advising on investment funds, securities law, asset finance, aviation finance and corporate/M&A matters. He joined the firm in 2002, was admitted to the Bar in Malta, and holds a Doctorate in Laws and an MA in Financial Services from the University of Malta.

Practice areas

Investment FundsFinancial ServicesBanking & FinanceAviationCorporate / M&ASecurities LawAsset Finance

Office

Expertise

Investment funds formation and licensingAviation financeSecurities lawAsset financeCorporate law and M&AFinancial services regulation and compliancePrivatisation and restructuring

Education

  • Doctorate in Laws (LL.D.), Faculty of Laws, University of Malta (1998–2001)
  • Masters of Arts in Financial Services, Faculty of Laws, University of Malta (2003–2006)
  • Diploma as Notary Public, Faculty of Laws, University of Malta (1998–1999)
  • Bachelorship of Arts in Legal and Humanistic Studies (International Relations stream), Faculty of Laws, University of Malta (1995–1998)

Admissions

  • Admitted to the Bar in Malta; holds warrant to practise as Advocate in Malta
  • Associate, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (United Kingdom)

Languages

MalteseEnglishItalianFrench (basic)