Established in 2006, WH Partners, is a full-service firm based in Ta’Xbiex. The firm employs 22 lawyers, including six partners.
The firm specialises in work in the gaming and fintech sectors. In the gaming the sector, the firm often advises Malta based gaming and gambling companies on large financing and M&A deals.
In the fintech sector the firm has developed a strong blockchain practice and often advises clients on the establishment of fintech structures and the launch of ICOs under Maltese law.
Highlights
WH Partners advised GBO on its acquisition of SKS365 Malta Holding Limited, the group which operates one of the largest sports-betting retail networks in Italy. The firm’s role included due diligence on the Maltese entities part of the group as well as advising on key transaction documents, Maltese competition law, and the regulatory strategy to be adopted on pre and post completion. The deal was completed in April 2024.
The firm also acted for Weavr (Europe) on its application to act as an electronic money institution under the Financial Institutions Act. The firm has the lead role on its application with the Malta Financial Services Authority, and the license was granted in July 2024.
Testimonials
WH Partners had a full understanding of the business and financial Institutions therefore giving us a consolidated view of what was needed. - M&A
Key Clients
Lottomatica, Euro Games Technology, Betsson, Weavr, HID Global Corporation
Camilleri Preziosi is a commercial law firm based in Valletta. It was founded in 1966. Capital markets, banking and finance, investment funds, financial regulatory and compliance form the major pillars of the practice.
Based in Valletta and founded in 2011, David Zahra & Associates Advocates offers advice to clients across a number of practice areas. The firm is sought out for its advice in corporate restructurings and M&A transactions, local and international, with a Malta element. It also provides ongoing corporate support to clients.
Highlights
The firm was engaged to handle drafting of all documentation to implement the division of the company ADMG Estates Limited. The transaction closed in December 2024.
Fenech & Fenech Advocates is one of Malta’s oldest law firms, with a history that starts at the end of the 19th century. The financial and corporate area is a big priority for the firm, and is active in banking, M&A, and investment funds.
Highlights
The firm was engaged to advise the seller on the sale of all shares in Arnold Media Limited. The transaction was completed in November 2024.
The firm also advised buyers on their acquisition of Titan Inc. Limited. This transaction closed in August 2024.
Founded in 2000, Mamo TCV is located in Valletta. The firm offers advice to clients in a broad range of practice areas. The firm has dedicated banking, finance, capital markets, and corporate teams who advise international and local clients.
Highlights
The firm advised Banka CREDITAS a.s. as the buyer in the acquisition of the entire issued share capital in MDB Group Limited. The SPA of the transaction was signed in November 2024.
The team also advised on the sell-side from a Maltese perspective on the acquisition by easyJet plc from SR Technics Switzerland AG and SR Technics Holdco I GmbH of the entire issued share capital of SR Technics Malta Limited. The transaction closed in May 2024.