Profile

Steve was recruited by the firm in 2007 as a trainee and was appointed as a junior associate in 2010 and as a senior associate in 2014, becoming a partner on 1 January 2018. Steve read law at the University of Malta graduating with an LL.D. in 2008 and subsequently obtained an LL.M. in Commercial Law in 2009 from the University of Edinburgh where he studied Banking and Finance, Debt and Insolvency Law, Company Law and EC Competition Law. He submitted his dissertation on the “Application of EC Competition Rules to Public Undertakings”.

Steve is a partner in the firm’s Regulatory, EU and Litigation practice group within the firm and specialises in public procurement, maritime and aviation law. Steve also advises clients on competition law, state aid, corporate law and general commercial law. Steve advises entities on major ship and aviation finance transactions. Steve also advises government and private entities on major projects, including public procurement and state aid.

Professional memberships

• Interlaw
• Chamber of Advocates
• European Maritime Law Organisation (EMLO)
• International Bar Association

What others are saying

Associate to watch - Competition/European Law Chambers Europe, 2015

Associate to watch - Competition/European Law Chambers Europe, 2016

Associate to watch - Competition/European Law Chambers Europe, 2017

"A very diligent and adaptable lawyer." - Competition/European Law Chambers Europe, 2017

Associate to watch - Shipping Chambers Europe, 2017

"Flexible, responsive, approachable and hands-on." - Shipping Chambers Europe, 2017

Associate to watch - Shipping Chambers Europe, 2018

"Handling the Maltese aspect of transactions very efficiently, giving clear explanations of local law issues, and providing concise but valuable legal input on the financing documents" - Shipping Chambers Europe, 2018