About
Alison Vassallo is a Partner at Fenech & Fenech Advocates who heads the firm's Yachting Department and also practises in the Marine Litigation department. She advises on yachting and maritime matters including acquisition, sale, registration, financing, chartering and fiscal issues for private and commercial yachts, and handles maritime litigation such as ship arrest, enforcement of foreign judgments/arbitral awards and EU shipping law.
Practice areas
Shipping & MaritimeYachtingLitigation
Office
Expertise
Private and commercial yachtsYacht registration, financing, chartering and leasingMaritime litigation and ship arrestRecognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awardsEU shipping law
Education
- Doctorate of Laws, University of Malta (qualified 2004)
- LL.M in International Maritime Law (with distinction), International Maritime Law Institute (IMLI), 2005; awarded IMO Secretary General’s Prize for Best Dissertation
Admissions
- Warrant to practise as Advocate in the Courts of Malta and Gozo (2005)
- Member, Malta Chamber of Advocates
- Member, International Bar Association
Languages
MalteseEnglishItalian