Email Stephen Stephen Attard Vcard Partner | Malta Stephen Attard is the Partner heading the firm’s corporate finance and tax department, and has advised and assisted international clients in respect of Maltese corporate law and tax aspects in a wide range of transactions for more than 25 years. His clients include various internationally-listed corporate groups, financial institutions, private equity and hedge fund promoters and managers, investment funds, privately-held corporate entities, and high-net-worth individuals. Stephen has contributed directly in drafting various amendments to Malta’s tax laws over the years, including tax rules applicable to companies, yacht and aircraft finance leases, securitisation vehicles, trusts and foundations. Stephen is a frequent speaker at domestic and international conferences, and is also a lecturer and examiner on trust law at the University of Malta. Languages: English, French, Italian, Maltese Stephen Attard is an excellent listener capable of transforming the business needs into legal form with surgical precision. The Legal 500, 2022 Practice areas Continuations Corporate & commercial Mergers & acquisitions Private client Privatisations Tax Trusts & foundations Career & education Career: Ganado Advocates, Partner: 2004 Ganado Advocates, Associate: 1992 Education: Dip. European Law, 1992 (Belgium) Doctor of Laws (LL.D), 1991 (Malta) Memberships: Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta Member of the Chamber of Advocates Member of the Malta Institute of Financial Services Practitioners Member of the Malta Institute of Taxation Member of the International Bar Association Member of the International Tax Planning Association Member of the International Fiscal Association Latest insights October 26, 2017 New notional interest deduction rules: Level playing field for equity and debt financing by Stephen Attard April 6, 2016 Doing business in Malta by Stephen Attard March 8, 2016 New tax guidelines – Immovable property settled on trust by Stephen Attard More insights