Welcome to SMM Group – Malta Law Firm
SMM Group – Malta Law firm – is a product of twenty plus years’ experience originating from a small Legal Office with now five established offices around Malta, having the head office in the capital city Valletta.
SMM Group in Malta comprises of SMM Consultancy Services Ltd and SMM Advocates – two separate and distinct entities within the group, operating in collaboration with each other, and assisting whenever a certain area needs specialized attention. SMM strives to deliver quality legal advisory services and value to their clients, exceeding their expectations.
SMM Group’s services in Malta cover Dispute Resolution and Litigation within Corporate and Commercial space. The firm’s expertise spans within working with private, local and international clients. Within a vast range of industries, we also extend our niche expertise in immigration, shipping and superyacht registrations, employment and industrial relations, transport and international trade, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate within the construction space & Projects and Logistics.
Such breadth of expertise allows SMM to tackle complex multi-dimensional cases delivering encompassing results for our clients, ranging from high net worth individuals and families to owner-managed companies and larger corporations. SMM Group is a multicultural team being proud of their open and communicative culture, which helps clients to rely on us and be always aware of what’s going on and where we are standing in the process.
The team of SMM Group
Dr Joseph M. Sammut
Dr Sammut started his academic career by first attaining a diploma in law and administration and then successfully completed his studies in 1993 attaining a degree in Doctor of Laws at the University of Malta following which he immediately set up his private practice in various parts of Malta with the main office being Valletta.
Through the years, Dr Sammut has acquired a vast experience and served as legal counsel for various organizations both locally and abroad, in the fields, but not limited to, infrastructural, planning, investment, financial, banking, transport, insurance, business and legal private matters.
The experience gathered since 1993 has paved the way to set up a more dynamic organization catering for corporate services and other legal disciplines under the name of SMM Group of which he is a partner, co-founder and senior Lawyer.
Dr Sammut also served as a Member of the Maltese Parliament for 19 years with the Labour Party. He shadowed the Ministry of Transport and Maritime Affairs. He was a spokesperson for the Self Employed, the Housing Authority, Agriculture and Fisheries.
Dr Sammut actively participated within the Council of Europe and IPU. He also served as a member on the committee for planning and the Environment. He was also the Founder and councillor for the Zurrieq local council and President for Zurrieq Civic Council and FKNK sector Zurrieq.
Presently Dr Sammut is the Senior Legal Advisor to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM). Dr. Sammut currently sits on the tribunal for the Financial Services as a sitting Governor for Ambient Malta and also chairs Umpire sittings.
Dr. Natalia Camilleri
Dr. Natalia Camilleri forms part of the litigation department at SMM Group. Natalia’s main areas of expertise are civil and family law.
Natalia has been specialising in civil law for the past four years and has represented numerous clients in front of Malta’s courts and tribunals. In the realm of civil law, Natalia excels in handling disputes relating to property, disputes emanating from rental agreements, monetary claims, debt collection, succession matters, and other civil issues.
In addition to her expertise in civil law, Natalia possesses significant experience in family law, specialising in resolving relationship disputes. Natalia offers counsel on various matters including the care and custody of children, separation and divorce.
Natalia graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Malta in 2018. The following year, Natalia graduated with a Masters in Advocacy.
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Dr. Chantal Chetcuti
Chantal attended the University of Malta, and successfully completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, followed by a Masters in Advocacy in 2021. Chantal is currently reading for a Masters in International Business Law with the University of London.
Chantal currently forms part of the Corporate Department within SMM where her main practice areas include corporate law, general commercial law, maritime law and dispute resolution. Chantal is the right person to speak to when you are looking to set up a corporate structure in Malta, where she will advise and assist with each step of company formation, including drafting of memorandum and articles of association, corporate governance and general advice related to company law.
Prior to joining SMM, Chantal worked at a local firm specializing in corporate issues especially focusing on the registration of companies in Malta.
In her free time, she enjoys reading and has a passion for travelling.
Rachida Muscat
Rachida holds extensive experience in office administration, having worked with sizeable companies across Malta. She has worked at SMM Group since 2018 and is currently the Client Relations Manager, responsible for handling social media, and business development. She has also participated in various networking events representing SMM.
Rachida successfully completed a diploma in Leadership and Management in 2017 and a professional diploma in Digital Marketing in 2024.
If you are looking into a potential partnership with our firm, Rachida is the right person to speak to.
In her free time, she enjoys diving and reading.