Antonio Ghio is praised for his ability to handle intellectual property mandates, with one source enthusing: “I consider him to be the top one in IP.” Antonio Ghio assists with the IP aspects of transactions, as well as representing clients in contentions copyright and patent proceedings. He is also acknowledged for his ability to handle TMT and data protection mandates.

Legal 500 2022:

‘The Commercial, corporate and M&A team at the firm is extremely experienced in the area and provide excellent, practical and prompt advise. From experience, both Dr Nicolai Vella Falzon and Dr Antonio Ghio are extremely competent in their own respective areas and it was easy to place our trust in them during the transaction.’

‘Dr Antonio Ghio is the leading expert in the areas of gaming, technology and privacy. He is excellent, extremely committed and reliable’

The team kept in close contact throughout the pandemic and has always provided us with experienced advice in our market niche.’

‘Specialised law firm which is also familiar with the legal area of parallel imports.’

‘Leading law firm in the territory of Malta.’

‘It is noteworthy that the team is very responsive, polite, thorough, professional, and supportive.’

‘Care for detail, sound advice.’

‘The three lawyers who assisted us were highly knowledgeable, strategic thinkers and committed to the case.’

‘The team is very competent and possesses very valid and proficient knowledge in various areas of different specialisations. Each and every member of the team is a specialist in their area and they are all very diligent and dedicated members. The level of professionalism can be found in each member of the team. It has been truly a joy to deal with all of them.’

‘Antonio Ghio is extremely competent in his areas of TMT, gaming and privacy. He provides practical advice which businesses can actually make use of and incorporate in their daily processes. He is very dedicated and extremely knowledgeable, rendering him one of the best professionals in TMT in Malta. Antonio is also truly an asset to have providing advice.’

‘We found in Fenech & Fenech a team of specialists, namely Antonio Ghio and Deo Falzon, who were not only very knowledgeable of the subject but proved to be a great team both in terms of the legal advice given but also in the way they prepared the case from a technical perspective and the litigation approach adopted.’

‘Antonio Ghio has extensive technical knowledge and his advise at contractual stage was sharp and effective without creating a commercial stumbling block. When it came to litigation, he ironed out the strategy supported with the meticulous research and preparation of Deo Falzon, which was impeccable.’

‘The team was always available for us and never missed a deadline.’

‘The professionals at this firm are all rounders. Both partners and associates provide excellent service and detailed advice that leaves no stone unturned. One is in safe hands with the Fenech & Fenech team!’

Legal 500 2021:

The firm sits as local legal counsel for several international clients and has worked on a number of cross-border transactions in the gaming sector. Antonio Ghio is also a key name, providing corporate and regulatory advice in the IT and gaming sectors.

Antonio Ghio is specialised in TMT and IP matters.

The team at Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles contentious and non-contentious IP matters. Led by Antonio Ghio, it has remained active on the litigious front in a variety of matters ranging from software copyright infringement cases to counterfeit goods in trans-shipment.

‘Antonio Ghio – Genuine interest in the fields they work in, passionate about technology, and very updated with not only legal, but also commercial developments in the tech world.’

‘Antonio Ghio – Very knowledgeable and strategic in his approach’

Chambers Global 2021:

Antonio Ghio is commended by interviewees for his expertise in IT matters, with one client describing him as “a specialist when it comes to software IPR matters.” He acts for TMT sector clients on regulatory and transactional matters, as well as assisting with intellectual property mandates.

Legal 500 EMEA 2020:

‘Antonio Ghio for his expertise in IT legal and contractual matters.’

Chambers Europe 2020:

Clients particularly highlight his ability to “provide valuable and constructive advice within IT law.”

Chambers Global 2020:

Antonio Ghio is particularly active on matters involving telecommunications and technology. He also advises on acquisitions and restructuring mandates in the gaming sector. Clients particularly highlight his ability to “provide valuable and constructive advice within IT law.”

Chambers FinTech 2020:

ICT lawyer Antonio Ghio is well regarded for his capabilities in the technology sector, with particular expertise in data protection and cybercrime matters. He displays additional strengths in the financial services sphere, with sources highlighting that “Antonio is a very good, very reputable lawyer who is strong in financial services.”

Chambers Europe 2019:

Clients appreciate Antonio Ghio for being “very experienced” in devising corporate strategy. He advises on M&A transactions, restructurings and market exits. Ghio is also experienced in gaming and IT matters.

Legal 500 2019:

Antonio Ghio leads on the full range of IP matters for Fenech & Fenech Advocates with ‘a knowledgeable, clear and concise approach’.

Chambers Europe 2018:

Antonio Ghio focuses on TMT, IP and gaming matters. One client says: “He has always given us the advice which we needed, in a format we could easily understand and in a timely manner,” explaining that “he manages to explain complicated legal concepts in layman’s terms – something which is quite hard to do but which he manages perfectly.”

Legal 500 2018:

With ‘the best informed team in the region’, Fenech & Fenech Advocates handles contentious and non-contentious matters across copyright, design rights, patents and trade mark law. Antonio Ghio is head of the practice.

Chambers Europe 2017:

Antonio Ghio remains an active player in the corporate and commercial sphere, with a focus on TMT and IP law.

Legal 500 2017:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates’ IP team is known for its ‘excellent level of service all around’. Antonio Ghio is head of the practice.

Chambers Europe 2016:

Antonio Ghio focuses on corporate, IT and IP matters. Sources describe him as an “accessible lawyer with very sound knowledge of the market.”

Legal 500 2016:

Antonio Ghio displaying impressive credentials in commercial IP and gaming work.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates is a ‘go-to’ firm for Maltese IP issues, providing ‘meticulously researched and intelligently argued advice’. Team head is Antonio Ghio.

Chambers Europe 2015:

Clients are impressed with Antonio Ghio’s work, which they describe as “timely and diligent.” He is an expert in IT, gaming and e-commerce.

Chambers Europe 2014:

Antonio Ghio heads the firm’s ICT law department and is sources say he is a well-regarded practitioner and is highlighted for his expertise in e-commerce and broader TMT and IP issues.

Legal 500 2014:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates supplements its strength in traditional IP matters such as trade mark and patent registration and enforcement by also advising on software licensing agreements such as drafting EU licensing agreements for apps. Antonio Ghio is head of practice.

Chambers Europe 2013:

The up-and-coming Antonio Ghio is building a strong reputation in the market, particularly in IT law, e-commerce, gaming and cyber-crime.

Legal 500 2013:

Fenech & Fenech Advocates provides ‘immediate responses and turnaround of documentation and investigation work’. Antonio Ghio heads the team.

Chambers Europe 2012:

Clients are quick to praise Antonio Ghio, who specialises in e-commerce, IT and gaming law.

Chambers Europe 2011:

“Very bright and active” ICT and telecoms specialist Antonio Ghio was recently made partner, and wins praise for his swift response time and good client relations.