Dr Susanna Grech Deguara

LL.B (Hons), M.Adv (Melit)

Senior Associate

Languages spoken:

English, Maltese

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Bio

Susanna focuses on Intellectual Property, Technology, and Innovation‑driven legal matters, guiding clients in protecting digital assets and navigating the legal implications of emerging technologies. Her work also spans the Maritime & Aviation sectors, where she assists clients operating across highly regulated industries. With a background that blends legal training with marketing and technology insight, she supports clients in developing IP strategies aligned to their commercial priorities.

Experience

Dr Susanna Grech Deguara is a Senior Associate at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specialising in Intellectual Property protection, Technology‑related legal issues, and digital‑era risk management. She has completed specialised training with the EU Intellectual Property Office and has written her academic thesis on the legal implications of domain name cybersquatting, strengthening her expertise in online rights protection.

Susanna develops holistic IP strategies for clients, ensuring that brand protection, digital assets, and commercial objectives are aligned. Her practice extends to maritime and aviation sectors, where she brings over nine years of involvement in the industry, supported by practical knowledge gained from her family’s background in boat building. This unique combination allows her to provide insight-driven advisory to private clients, corporations, and industry operators.

She actively contributes to legal education and entrepreneurial initiatives. Recent examples include delivering workshops on contract drafting and agreements for the Social Hub Entrepreneurs community.

Susanna is widely recognised for her work in IP and technology, ranking as “Very Popular” on Mondaq for readership in Technology and Intellectual Property topics, and has authored numerous articles on IP, AI, technology regulation, and data‑driven innovation.

Professional Memberships

Chamber of Advocates

‍Malta Maritime Law Association

Mentor at Founder Institute

‍Social Hub Entrepreneurs

Mentor at Young Enterprise/ JA

Academic Record

Google Digital Workshop
Google Certified in Digital Marketing
2021

Ministry for Justice, Equality and Governance
Appointed as Commissioner for Oaths
2021

Courts of Malta
Admission to the Maltese Bar
2020

University of Malta
Masters in Advocacy (Hons)
2019

University of Malta
Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
2018

Professional Civic Activities

Related Services

A few of the many services we offer:

Malta Intellectual Property

Malta Commercial Yacht Registration

Malta Pleasure Yacht Registration

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testimonials

What success
sounds like,
from our clients

Maria - very available and attentive and extremely technical. Susanna - very helpful and practical.

Legal 500, Intellectual Property Client

Susanna Grech Deguara has led the project and has helped us invaluably. She knows the industry and the law well and has always guided us well.

Legal 500, Intellectual property, 2024

We have worked closely with Susanna Grech Deguara who has been exceptional in her work. Very diligent and prompt to reply. She has always guided us well and has supported our company throughout.

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Legal 500, Shipping, 2024

I have been assisted by Susanna Grech Deguara and her team. She has been amazing. Always fast to reply and very knowledgeable. It is clear that she has been in the industry for a good while and knows all the players in the field well.

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Legal 500, Shipping, 2024