Vaia

We’re a boutique law firm with a person-first approach.

We understand that working with a law firm can sometimes be complex, unpredictable and overwhelming. We focus on simplifying the work for our customers and become their partner in addressing the legal issues together — welcome to our person-first approach.

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How we work

Vaia’s lean team enables us to adapt our internal processes to give a personalised service to each of our clients. We do not believe in a one size fits all.

Vaia established a structured process that helps reduce bureaucracy while ensuring that Malta is the right jurisdiction for the proposed project. We take a personal approach with all our clients and seek to establish a long-term relationship that allows us to safeguard the interests of our clients and follow regulatory compliance.

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Pre-application

Understanding the project and discussing the Maltese legal framework while ensuring Malta’s suitability

Formal Application

Mapping out the way forward in line with the client’s required deliverables

Document Evaluation

Confirming eligibility of the project and applicant while also embarking on our on-boarding process

Demonstration & Inspection

Initiation and progression of the project

Certification

Conclusion of the project in the time frame agreed to with the client

Founder

Katrina Abela

FOUNDER

Seasoned Lawyer, specializing in Maritime and Aviation Law, having graduated from the University of Malta in 2013. Experienced in yacht and aircraft sale and purchase transactions as well as ownership structures, customs importations and registration. Successfully assisted several companies in acquiring a Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate, as the key link between the applicant and local authorities, while also consulting on regulatory matters.

Specialties: Commercial Agreements, Sale and Purchase Transactions for Vessels and Aircrafts, Regulation of Aircraft Customs and VAT Status, Importation and Registration matters, AOC applications, Ownership structures and others

Proud member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta Business Aviation Association, Malta Maritime Law Association and the Advocacy Committee of the European Business Aviation Association.

Seasoned Lawyer, specializing in Maritime and Aviation Law, having graduated from the University of Malta in 2013. Experienced in yacht and aircraft sale and purchase transactions as well as ownership structures, customs importations and registration. Successfully assisted several companies in acquiring a Maltese Air Operator’s Certificate, as the key link between the applicant and local authorities, while also consulting on regulatory matters.

Specialties: Commercial Agreements, Sale and Purchase Transactions for Vessels and Aircrafts, Regulation of Aircraft Customs and VAT Status, Importation and Registration matters, AOC applications, Ownership structures and others

Proud member of the Chamber of Advocates, Malta Business Aviation Association, Malta Maritime Law Association and the Advocacy Committee of the European Business Aviation Association.