Key facts
Partner since
2018
Practice areas
Banking|Capital Markets|Corporate and Commercial|Finance|Mergers and Acquisitions
Professional experience
2018
Partner, Camilleri Preziosi
2014
Senior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
2012
Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
2010
Junior Associate, Camilleri Preziosi
2008
Trainee, Camilleri Preziosi
Academic qualifications
2009
LL.M. International Banking and Finance, University of London (University College), UK
2008
LL.D. University of Malta, Malta
2005
B.A. Legal & Humanistic Studies, University of Malta, Malta
Profile
Andrei's main areas of specialisation are finance and debt restructuring, banking, investment services and corporate law. Andrei is actively involved in M&A and corporate finance transactions, both locally and internationally, including transactions having a cross-border emphasis. He also advises on regulatory aspects relating to credit and financial institutions, and investment service providers. Andrei frequently assists in the setting up of trusts in Malta and advises a number of clients on corporate governance and corporate matters generally.
Andrei joined the firm as a Trainee in January 2008. That same year he graduated as Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta and embarked on an LL.M. in International Banking & Finance at the University College London. In 2010 Andrei was appointed as Associate and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2014. He was admitted to partnership in 2018.
Andrei is also a lecturer at the AIM Professional Academy where he teaches corporate and business law to ACCA students.
Professional memberships
- Interlaw
- Chamber of Advocates
- Institute of Financial Services Practitioners
What others are saying
Next Generation Lawyer - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Legal500, 2018
Associate to watch - Financial Services Chambers Europe, 2018
"Solution-oriented" attitude - Financial Services Chambers Europe, 2018
Clients say that Andrei Vella "delivers an excellent service," noting that "his response times are excellent, he always meets delivery dates and he is flexible." He advises on investments and share transactions in the financial services sector. - Financial Services Chambers Global, 2019
Up and Coming Lawyer - Financial Services Chambers Europe, 2019
Next Generation Lawyer - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Legal500, 2019
Andrei Vella acts for a number of international banks on credit facility agreements and acquisition financing. He also advises domestic clients on refinancing mandates and loan guarantee agreements. - Financial Services Chambers Global, 2020
Up and Coming Lawyer - Financial Services Chambers Europe, 2020
Next Generation Lawyer - Banking, Finance and Capital Markets Legal500, 2020
Andrei Vella acts for borrowers and lenders on credit facility agreements and acquisition financing. A market commentator reports that he is "extremely pleasant to work with." Vella also has experience in investment fund matters. - Financial Services Chambers Global, 2021
Up and Coming Lawyer - Financial Services Chambers Europe, 2021