ADR and Litigation

Our team at VB Advocates is renowned for its expertise in civil, corporate, and commercial litigation, representing corporates, financial institutions, insurance companies, government entities, state bodies, and private individuals before various local courts and tribunals in Malta. 

VB Advocates is also well-versed in ADR methods, with significant experience in assisting and representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and settlement negotiation processes. At VB Advocates we provide:

• Tailored Strategies: Recognising that every dispute is unique, our ADR specialists work closely with clients to understand their specific needs and goals. We develop customised strategies that promote efficient and fair resolutions.
• Expert Guidance: Our ADR team possesses extensive knowledge and experience across diverse practice areas. We provide expert guidance throughout the ADR process, helping clients understand their rights, obligations, and potential outcomes.
• Cost and Time Efficiency: ADR offers a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to traditional litigation. By engaging in ADR methods, our clients can often save significant resources and reach resolutions more swiftly, allowing them to focus on their core business objectives.

Our ADR and Dispute Resolution practice covers a wide range of areas, including contractual, business, commercial, employment, labour, real estate, property, construction, and insurance disputes. With a deep understanding of these sectors, we offer specialised and industry-specific solutions.

• Expertise: By leveraging a deep understanding of these sectors and remaining abreast on the latest updates in the field, our team of skilled ADR professionals provide specialised and industry-specific solutions to our clients through negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in order to provide the best possible representation.
• Client-Centric Approach: With our clients’ needs and objectives at the forefront of our ADR practice, our team takes the time to understand the unique circumstances of each case, developing strategies that align with our clients’ goals.
• Reputation for Results: We have earned a solid reputation for achieving favourable outcomes through ADR processes. Our track record of successful resolutions speaks to our commitment to excellence and our ability to effectively navigate complex disputes.
• Confidentiality and Privacy: We understand the importance of confidentiality in dispute resolution. Our ADR processes are designed to protect sensitive information and maintain the privacy of the parties involved.
• Comprehensive Legal Support: In addition to our ADR expertise, VB Advocates offers a full range of legal services across various practice areas. This enables us to provide comprehensive legal support throughout the dispute resolution process, ensuring that our clients receive seamless representation from start to finish.

Highlights from the VB Advocates ADR casebook:

• Representing public authorities in high-profile civil, administrative and constitutional cases before the Maltese Courts and relevant tribunals.
• Defending a large international aviation company in proceedings related to alleged breaches of aircraft lease agreement, demonstrating our expertise in complex contractual disputes.
• Defending one of Malta’s largest group of companies against allegations of minority shareholder rights infringements, safeguarding their interests and ensuring fair treatment.
• Assisting international clients in relation to disputes in relations to labour law.