Practice Areas

Culture, Entertainment and Media have particular legal requirements which require knowledge of the sector, as well as the ability to merge the creative world with the conservative legal environment.  Performance engagement agreements, artist’s representation, safeguarding of intellectual property, entertainment litigation, trademark and copyright registration and many other areas which are particular to this sector have been undertaken by both Partners in pursuance of their briefs within this sector.

It is safe to say that DalliParis Advocates is a front-liner within this sector.

Assistance with the drafting of general data protection, drafting of privacy polices, representation in data protection disputes, and other data protection advisory services are developed in-house by DalliParis Advocates.

Advising a wide range of clients within this sector, safeguarding data and ensuring that its processing is done in total respect to principles such as the right to be forgotten, as well respect to privacy.

DalliParis Advocates has acquired both the necessary academic knowledge as well as the  on-the-job training to give the necessary and appropriate guidance.

DalliParis Advocates is equipped to advise on a number of issues relating to employment and industrial relations, assisting both employers and employees. In this area it is essential to strike a balance between the rights of employee and the rights of the employer. This ensures that in the work environment all individuals are respected and given all that they are entitled to according to law. The legal team at DalliParis Advocates can aid in the process of achieving this balance at any work environment, by providing assistance and legal opinion on multiple issues, including the following:

• Drafting of contracts of employment which include the necessary clauses to ensure compliance with the employment standards set by the Laws of Malta.
• Situations of unfair dismissal from employment and discrimination.
• Dispute resolution and Litigation connected to any issue regarding employment and industrial relations.

The registration of Non-Governmental Organisations is one of the areas we deal with at DalliParis Advocates. This includes the registration of foundations, associations and trusts. The work we carry out includes the drafting of the organisation’s statute and other necessary documentation, liaising with the relevant authorities in respect to the submission of documents and other requirements, whilst always ensuring that the organisation’s objectives are fully satisfied.

DalliParis Advocates provides assistance to clients in matters relating to immigration. Our pool of lawyers can aid with the application process for visas and provide guidance on the particular requirements which need to be satisfied in order for the application to be successful. Furthermore, we can provide assistance with the application for permits, such as the single works permit which grants authorisation to the person to reside in Malta, provided that they are engaged in employment, as well as residence permits which when granted by a Member State allows the person to enter the Schengen Zone. In the case of rejection of any application, DalliParis Advocates can represent clients before the Immigration Appeals Board and the Court of Appeal.

An area which our lawyers have delved deep into in the past years is registration and advisory services in regards to Intellectual property. We pride ourselves of having a number of satisfied clients who required our services to either know more about their intellectual property rights or to actually register their intellectual property both on a local and international level. Our lawyers have received training and certification with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) whilst also gathering a vast portfolio of IP registrations. Intellectual property today is considered a very important asset. Many individuals are learning the importance of having it registered. We can advise and follow the process every step of the way.

The Litigation team provides assistance to clients of the firm in a number of fields. They deal with issues relating to various legal sectors such as public law, civil law and criminal law which include but not limited to matters relating to property, succession, breach of contracts and debt recovery. The lawyers are equipped to handle matters before every section of the Courts, including various Tribunals and the Court as composed in its various jurisdictions.

Procurement is an essential key competent of every entity, large or small.  Public procurement is even more particular, since it is bound to adhere to internationally developed legal principles.  The firm’s Partner Matthew Paris is deemed to be a leading lawyer in Malta within Public procurement. Matthew has advised government entities in the pre-publishing stage, has represented a large number of entities before the review boards and the Court of Appeal at the post-award stage, as well as has been involved in academic briefs relating to public procurement.

The firm has sound knowledge of local and international legislation, as well as it has the necessary stamina to represent entities, irrespective of their stature, with the aim to ensure adequate public procurement procedures.

The legal team within DalliParis Advocates is highly experienced in sport related matters and are well-versed in the relative legislation. Clients are provided assistance in the setting up of sports associations, including the process of drafting of the statutes and contracts. Furthermore, we aid clients to resolve disputes which arise within their respective associations and clubs.

A number of our advocates are involved in the Malta Football Association, therefore, they frequently come in contact with not only national legislation on football but also international regulations and practices. These regulations originate from organisations such as the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) and Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and concern issues such as anti-doping in football matches and match fixing.

Every strong community is built on social responsibility and an understanding that any and all entities have a duty towards the environment and society they operate within.

Dalli Paris Advocates has indeed ascertained that it upholds this principle, through the work of both its Partners Matthew Paris and Luke Dalli within a number of communities, wherein both Partners ensure that entities which require assistance are well served, without expecting anything in return.

The above also applies to pro bono work, whereby the firm has been keen to ensure that individuals that are not able to bank on decent income, are assisted and taken care on a pro bono basis. Anyone requiring such assistance is kindly asked to contact the partners on [email protected]

The firm has acquired considerable experience within this sector, assisting clients to operate and incorporate entities both within the Maltese and other EU jurisdictions.  The corporate services department ensures that all the necessary onboarding protocols are adhered, as to ascertain that any entity incorporated and administered through DalliParis Advocates respect both local but also international legislation.