Our Private Client Lawyers

Senior private client lawyer specialising in global citizenship and European residency programmes, family office structuring, international tax, trusts and estate planning.  Jean-Philippe has advised some of the world's most accomplished ultra-HNWIs and their family offices, lawyers, private banks, and wealth managers. JP has over the years specialised in Maltese Citizenship by Merit Applications, within the firm's highly respected citizenship law practice.

Dr Maria Chetcuti Cauchi is a co-founding partner and co-Managing Partner, responsible for the Chetcuti Cauchi’s well-regarded Property practice and its growing Philanthropy, Art & Cultural Property advisory offering. Since 2001, she has advised private clients, investors, developers and international groups on high-value acquisitions and disposals, commercial and residential leasing, property financing, and complex title and risk diligence. Her work increasingly sits at the intersection of property, cross-border wealth structuring, and legacy planning – including philanthropic asset-holding, collections governance, and cultural property issues with a European dimension

Priscilla is a private client lawyer who heads the Families & Wealth and Corporate, Trusts & Fintech practice groups at Chetcuti Cauchi. She specialises in wealth structuring and preservation for business families and high net worth individuals and cooperates with legal and tax advisors worldwide to plan, set up and maintain corporate structure representing an international footprint. Priscilla also advises on residence and citizenship.

Dr Charlene Mifsud leads the firm’s Property & Real Estate Law practice and the Corporate & Commercial team. She advises high‑net‑worth individuals, family offices, international investors, and corporate groups on strategic decisions involving property, succession, and corporate structuring.

Recognised for her calm authority, precision, and multidisciplinary depth, Charlene brings together real‑estate expertise with corporate, tax, residency, and succession considerations to deliver integrated solutions. Her approach ensures that clients’ assets, transactions, and long‑term objectives are aligned within coherent, future‑proof legal structures.

A senior immigration lawyer, Antoine wrote his doctoral thesis on modes of acquisition of citizenship under Maltese citizenship law. He assists several of the firm's clients qualify for Maltese citizenship under the Individual Investor Programme as well as other routes to citizenship by naturalisation, citizenship by descent and residency by investment.

Magdalena Velkovska, Director, Private Client Tax at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specialises in private clients tax and global mobility solutions for founders and entrepreneurs and their families. Her expertise spans tax, private wealth and immigration services, with a focus on resident non-domicile status, tax residency, special tax statuses, and cross-border private tax planning.

Marina Magri is a Director in the firm’s Immigration & Global Mobility practice at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specialising in strategic immigration, residency and citizenship planning for internationally mobile families, high-net-worth individuals and executives. With deep expertise across investment migration, residency pathways, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven relocation, and bespoke global mobility solutions, Marina advises clients on structuring cross-border moves and long-term residence solutions that align with their personal and business objectives.

Katarzyna is a senior tax advisor and forms part of the firm's Tax & Global Mobility practice group. Katarzyna specialises in various Malta tax and immigration routes for highly skilled individuals, company executives, retirees, HNW individuals moving to Malta or taking up tax residency in Malta. She advises extensively on the Malta Global Residence Programme, the Malta Residence Programme and the Malta Nomad Residence Programme.

Claudia Cilia Buhagiar is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Roberta Anastasi is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Pauline carries a vast experience in the residency and citizenship field.  She has assisted a large number of the firm's clients to successfully obtain Maltese citizenship and residency. She is dedicated to serving high net worth individuals with their relocation and citizenship requirements. Pauline focuses on making the process as smooth as possible, allowing clients to enjoy their global lifestyle with peace of mind.

In her role with private clients, Valentina demonstrates high dedication and professionalism in managing complex relationships of HNW individuals. Her strong business sense, along with her expertise in immigration matters, compliance, Maltese taxation, and wealth structuring, makes her a valuable asset to the firm. Valentina’s ability to navigate the complexities of due diligence and regulatory requirements ensures that her clients receive not only efficient service but also strategic guidance that aligns with their goals.

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Specializing in global mobility, Nertila focuses on advising clients on international tax planning, cross-border employment compliance and global mobility strategy.  Her responsibilities include navigating the intricate tax implications of international assignments, ensuring compliance with global mobility regulations, and optimizing tax efficiency for both individuals and corporations in complex cross-border scenarios.  Key responsibilities include advising on tax implications for the employer and the employees including advice and applications for any tax incentives, guiding clients on structuring employee mobility programs, coordinating various registration and permit procedures as required.

Mayola carries a several years of  experience in the residency and citizenship field.  She has assisted many clients to obtain Maltese Permanent Residency, and now citizenship. Mayola has also worked on various tax and employment matters and has assisted with family reunification applications.

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