European Residency Lawyers

Senior private client lawyer specialising in global citizenship and European residency programmes, Maltese Citizenship by Merit, family office structuring, international tax, trusts and estate planning.  Jean-Philippe has advised some of the world's most accomplished ultra-HNWIs and their family offices, lawyers, private banks, and wealth managers.

Priscilla is a private client lawyer who heads the Families & Wealth and Corporate, Trusts & Fintech practice groups at Chetcuti Cauchi. She specialises in wealth structuring and preservation for business families and high net worth individuals and cooperates with legal and tax advisors worldwide to plan, set up and maintain corporate structure representing an international footprint. Priscilla also advises on residence and citizenship.

A senior immigration lawyer, Antoine wrote his doctoral thesis on modes of acquisition of citizenship under Maltese citizenship law. He assists several of the firm's clients qualify for Maltese citizenship under the Individual Investor Programme as well as other routes to citizenship by naturalisation, citizenship by descent and residency by investment.

Marina Magri is a Director in the firm’s Immigration & Global Mobility practice at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specialising in strategic immigration, residency and citizenship planning for internationally mobile families, high-net-worth individuals and executives. With deep expertise across investment migration, residency pathways, entrepreneurial and innovation-driven relocation, and bespoke global mobility solutions, Marina advises clients on structuring cross-border moves and long-term residence solutions that align with their personal and business objectives.

Magdalena Velkovska, Director, Private Client Tax at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specialises in private clients tax and global mobility solutions for founders and entrepreneurs and their families. Her expertise spans tax, private wealth and immigration services, with a focus on resident non-domicile status, tax residency, special tax statuses, and cross-border private tax planning.

In her role with private clients, Valentina demonstrates high dedication and professionalism in managing complex relationships of HNW individuals. Her strong business sense, along with her expertise in immigration matters, compliance, Maltese taxation, and wealth structuring, makes her a valuable asset to the firm. Valentina’s ability to navigate the complexities of due diligence and regulatory requirements ensures that her clients receive not only efficient service but also strategic guidance that aligns with their goals.

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Pauline carries a vast experience in the residency and citizenship field.  She has assisted a large number of the firm's clients to successfully obtain Maltese citizenship and residency. She is dedicated to serving high net worth individuals with their relocation and citizenship requirements. Pauline focuses on making the process as smooth as possible, allowing clients to enjoy their global lifestyle with peace of mind.

Specializing in global mobility, Nertila focuses on advising clients on international tax planning, cross-border employment compliance and global mobility strategy.  Her responsibilities include navigating the intricate tax implications of international assignments, ensuring compliance with global mobility regulations, and optimizing tax efficiency for both individuals and corporations in complex cross-border scenarios.  Key responsibilities include advising on tax implications for the employer and the employees including advice and applications for any tax incentives, guiding clients on structuring employee mobility programs, coordinating various registration and permit procedures as required.

Claudia Cilia Buhagiar is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Roberta Anastasi is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

As a Private Client Officer in the firm's immigration department, Betty Li Xue oversees a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, with a particular focus on the Asian market. She brings extensive experience in facilitating relocations to Malta through various routes, including Maltese Residency and Citizenship.

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In her private client work, Sabrine supports a portfolio of the firm’s international high net worth individuals and families as well as their advisors around the world. 

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