The Philanthropy & Impact Lawyers team brings together specialists in foundation law, private client structuring, tax, family governance, and impact regulation.
We assist high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and trustees in establishing, managing, and governing philanthropic and social-purpose vehicles in Malta and internationally.
Our lawyers combine technical legal knowledge with strategic understanding of family dynamics, helping clients transform purpose into long-term impact.
From foundation set-up and donor-advised funds to cross-border giving, governance, and impact measurement, the team provides an integrated advisory service that ensures every philanthropic initiative is compliant, transparent, and sustainable.
Charlene Mifsud
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.
Maria Chetcuti Cauchi
Leading real estate lawyer specialising exclusively in high-value property law. Maria advises private investors, developers, and multinational clients on all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and financing of residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets. Her expertise spans title due diligence, contract negotiation, structuring, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on secure and sustainable investments. Renowned for her strategic foresight and transactional precision, Maria focuses on luxury residences and large-scale commercial developments. She enables clients to navigate Malta’s real estate landscape securely and efficiently - from project inception to completion.
Priscilla Mifsud Parker
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.
Jean-Philippe Chetcuti
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.
Luana Cuschieri
With a robust background in civil and commercial law, Dr Luana Cuschieri provides expert advice and assistance to clients on a wide range of legal matters, including contract negotiations, employment law, and private civil law issues. She is particularly experienced in succession, family law, and dispute resolution matters. With experience in litigation at Malta’s Law Courts, she is dedicated to delivering tailored legal solutions to meet her clients' needs. Dr Cuschieri's contributions to the firm's strategic initiatives, particularly in dispute resolution, have significantly enhanced the firm's capabilities and reputation.
Kimberley Zarb
With an extensive background in corporate, commercial, civil, and fintech law, Kimberley offers expert guidance and support to clients on a broad spectrum of legal issues. Her key areas of expertise include Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and Corporate Services, supporting both local and international clients across various sectors.












