Profile

Marisa Vella is a partner within the EU, Competition & Regulatory practice group and is responsible for a considerable number of litigation and arbitration cases at the firm.

She handles commercial, corporate and civil law disputes as well as corporate insolvency matters.

Marisa represents local and international clients at court, in tribunals and arbitration panels in a wide range of areas. These disputes include shareholder disputes and minority rights, insolvency, intellectual property, transport, insurance, labour law, property-related disputes and banking. 

Marisa is a lecturer and an examiner at the University of Malta within the Civil Law department.

Professional memberships

• Interlaw
• Chamber of Advocates
• International Bar Association
• Member - Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb)

What others are saying

"Extremely efficient in court." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2012

"One of the best litigators of the younger generation." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2013

Leading Individual Chambers Europe, 2013

"She has a very good reputation - she is diligent and organised and her research is extremely detailed. No follow-ups are required as she is very prompt." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2015

"Meticulous and detailed." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2016

"Excellent court presence." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2016

"She is a very thorough and approachable lawyer who seeks to understand the objectives of her clients and dedicates the necessary time and attention in order to achieve them. She also goes the extra mile and her attention to detail and work ethic set her apart." - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2017

Leading individual - Real estate and construction Legal 500, 2017

An "excellent and talented" lawyer who is "persuasive without being confrontational."  - Dispute Resolution Chambers Europe, 2018

Leading individual - Real estate and construction Legal 500, 2018

‘Brilliant’ - Real estate and construction Legal 500, 2018