Legal 500 2022:
Fenech & Fenech Advocates‘ practice covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious maritime and ship finance matters such as shipbuilding, marine insurance, sale and purchase of yachts, and registrations of vessels. Within the team, Ann Fenech heads the marine litigation department; Mark Fenech and Rowena Grima focus on ship finance and registration, respectively; and Alison Vassallo leads the yachting team. Adrian Attard is also recommended.
Chambers Europe 2022:
‘Very respected in the shipping industry’ and ‘knowledgable and competent’ in this sector.
Legal 500 2021:
‘Personally, I have worked a lot with Adrian Attard. I can easily say I have found him to be the most professional lawyer I have ever dealt with. So much so that I have consulted Adrian various times also on personal business not just professionally. He is extremely knowledgeable, a consummate professional and throughout the myriad of cases and instances we have required his service, has always been on top of the situation and with excellent advice.’
Adrian Attard is also noted.
Legal 500 EMEA 2020:
‘In the last years we have been working with Adrian Attard, who I am pleased to say has now risen to partner in the firm. Adrian Attard is surely already one of the top maritime lawyers in the country. He is extremely knowledgeable, diligent, very organised and truly a pleasure to work with. I have consulted Adrian on a number of issues, his communication is excellent, and he is able to explain even the most complex legal issues in a way a client can easily understand him. He has also proven himself to be very reliable and a consummate professional. Most competitors I would term as either legally knowledgeable but unable to communicate clearly or disorganised (rushing from one thing to another), both things which make the client feel stranded.’
Chambers Europe 2019:
Clients appreciate Adrian Attard ‘s “efficiency, ability to get things done and his quick, well-founded advice,” as well as his “willingness to go the extra step.” He assists with many of the firm’s complex cross-border matters.
Adrian Attard advises clients on a range of contentious and non-contentious shipping matters, including ship arrests, regulatory advice and cruise liner registration and employment matters. Sources describe him as “extremely knowledgeable and definitely someone to watch,” while others add that his work is “very meticulous and timely.”
Legal 500 2019:
Adrian Attard described as “key lawyer” in the shipping department
Chambers Europe 2018:
Adrian Attard is highly active assisting maritime and shipping clients with a range of disputes. One client recommends him because “he is very meticulous and thorough, two qualities that I believe every lawyer should possess given the intricate nature of certain disputes.”
According to market commentators, associate-to-watch Adrian Attard “is incredibly hard-working and has confidence and expertise” in this field. He assists clients with a range of contentious and non-contentious matters, including regulatory compliance.
Legal 500 2018:
Senior associate Adrian Attard described as “noteworthy practitioner”.
Chambers Europe 2017:
Senior associate Adrian Attard is described as “a focused and effective lawyer” by interviewees. Clients add: “I have found him to be meticulous and thorough, two qualities that I believe every lawyer should possess. He also follows up on requirements in a timely manner and always ensures that he is available to address his clients’ queries.” He is a member of the marine litigation department.
Adrian Attard comes recommended by clients, who describe him as “professional and thorough” and commend his “sound legal knowledge of matters related to shipping and cargo.”
Legal 500 2017:
Senior associate Adrian Attard ‘distinguishes himself with the overall service and makes the customer feel protected and taken care of’
Chambers Europe 2016:
Clients are impressed by senior associate Adrian Attard, who debuts in this year’s rankings. He specialises in marine litigation.
Legal 500 2016:
‘up-and-coming’ Adrian Attard singled out by clients.
Senior associate Adrian Attard is ‘very knowledgeable’.
Legal 500 2015:
Adrian Attard attracts high praise.
