Philanthropy & Impact Advisory

Purpose and Approach

Philanthropy today extends beyond charitable giving. For many successful families, it is an integral expression of purpose, legacy, and stewardship.
Our lawyers advise on every aspect of the philanthropic journey — from conceptualising a family’s mission and establishing the right legal vehicle to building governance frameworks and impact measurement systems.
We act as long-term advisers to family offices and trustees, ensuring that giving is strategic, compliant, and sustainable across generations.

Our Services

Our engagement typically covers:

• Structuring and registration of foundations, trusts, and donor-advised funds
• Cross-border tax, regulatory, and compliance planning
• Governance design and family engagement strategies
• Impact and ESG integration frameworks
• Ongoing legal and operational support for philanthropic entities

Through collaboration with our Tax, Family Office, and Corporate practices, we offer a seamless solution covering legal, fiscal, and administrative dimensions of philanthropy and impact investment.

Why Malta

Malta provides a credible and flexible jurisdiction for establishing philanthropic structures recognised throughout the EU and internationally.
Its Foundation regime allows the creation of charitable or non-profit vehicles with strong governance standards, tax-exempt status, and legal personality.
With a stable regulatory environment and access to Europe’s financial infrastructure, Malta is increasingly chosen by families and institutions seeking an EU base for their giving or impact initiatives.

Who We Advise

We act for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trustees, private banks, and philanthropic foundations.
Our clients include first-generation entrepreneurs, family businesses, and next-generation leaders looking to professionalise or internationalise their giving.

Our Difference

Our approach is grounded in legal depth, discretion, and long-term stewardship.
We integrate philanthropic advisory with the firm’s expertise in family governance, cross-border tax, and wealth succession.
By combining legal rigour with strategic perspective, we help clients build lasting vehicles for social purpose — ensuring their giving achieves both measurable outcomes and enduring legacy.

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