Dr. Maria Chetcuti Cauchi
Summary
Maria heads the Property and Projects practice as well as the Intellectual Property & ICT Practice of the firm. Specific to real estate work, Maria and her team have handled investment projects, buy-to-let proposals and leasing & student accommodation matters for local and international clients. Maria has also represented various international brand owners and generic pharma companies in their investment in Malta and has worked on specific IP structuring plans and IP protection projects.
Experience
Dr Maria Chetcuti Cauchi is a senior partner within the firm who is responsible for the Property and Projects practice as well as the Intellectual Property & ICT Practice.
In Property Law, Maria focuses on providing bespoke advice to real estate investors seeking to invest in Malta through the use of structured asset plans, private equity and real estate funds, special purpose vehicles and trusts. Through her years of experience within the field, Maria has handled numerous high-value investment projects as well as domestic and international development initiatives. She has also been involved in various buy-to-let projects, commercial leasing and private rental plans. Maria has also set up the firm’s ‘Project Advisory Services’ team to offer specialised buyer expertise on all aspects of the real estate transaction.
Maria is also an IP & ICT specialist. Maria has also represented various international brand owners and generic companies in their investment in Malta and has worked on specific IP structuring plans and projects for such clients covering trademark, patent, design and copyright protection.
Academic Record
IFSP
Foundation Certificate in Trust Law and Administration
2006
University of Warwick
LL.M. (Int. Econ. Law)
2002
University of Malta
LL.D.
2001
University of Mlata
Dip. Not. Pub.
2000
University of Malta
B.A. (Law & English)
1998
Professional Civic Activities
- CCA INTERSERV Ltd, Director
- The Malta Council for Science & Technology, Appointed advisor
- Centre for Entrepreneurship & Business Incubation, Appointed mentor