Veronique Dalli
Leading litigation lawyer with international experience across complex civil, criminal, corporate, and regulatory matters.
Veronique Dalli is the Founder and Managing Partner of Dalli Advocates, a boutique litigation-focused law firm based in Valletta, Malta. With two decades of experience, she advises and represents both corporate and individual clients locally and internationally, combining strategic insight with rigorous legal analysis.
Legal Leadership. Strategic Advocacy.
Dalli Advocates is a multidisciplinary law firm with a strong commercial focus and an expanding international outlook. Led by Veronique Dalli, the firm supports international businesses establishing themselves in Malta and Maltese companies growing beyond its borders. Through specialist expertise, strategic advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to precision, accuracy, and integrity, the firm delivers agile, future-ready legal solutions aligned with Malta’s evolving business landscape.
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Precision
Rigorous preparation, attention to detail, and exacting legal analysis form the foundation of Dr Dalli’s practice.
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Integrity
A principled and independent approach, grounded in professional ethics and an unwavering commitment to client interests.
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Results
Strategic, outcome-focused advocacy that combines technical legal excellence with practical, effective solutions.
The Legal Team
Our multidisciplinary legal team brings extensive litigation and advisory experience in complex, high-value matters.
With a strong track record in high-profile and cross-border briefs, we provide clear, commercially aligned and discreet legal advice and representation.
International & Advisory Experience
Beyond Jurisdictional Borders
Dalli has acted as legal advisor to regulatory authorities and public bodies and has provided expert legal opinions in high-profile international litigation. Notably, she served as consultant to a New York–based law firm in a landmark anti-discrimination case before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, where her opinion on the application of EU law was upheld by the court.
The Firm’s Focused Practice Areas
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Strategic courtroom advocacy across all judicial tiers and specialist tribunals
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Criminal Law & White-Collar Defence – Strategic defence in complex criminal, financial, and regulatory prosecutions
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Civil & Commercial Law – Comprehensive dispute resolution for private rights and commercial interests
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Corporate & Contractual Matters – Structuring, drafting, negotiating, and enforcing commercial agreements
- Procurement Law – Advisory and contentious services in public and private procurement, including tender processes, regulatory compliance, and procurement-related disputes.
- Family Law – Discreet and strategic legal representation in family law matters, including separation, divorce, child-related proceedings, and the protection of private interests.
- Employment Law & HR Advisory – Comprehensive legal support for both employers and employees, encompassing employment contracts, workplace policies, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and strategic HR advisory matters.
- Planning Law – Legal advisory and litigation services in planning and development matters, including permitting, regulatory compliance, appeals, and proceedings before planning authorities and specialist tribunals.
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Cross-Border & Jurisdictional Issues – Strategic counsel for international and multi-jurisdictional disputes
Selected Press Coverage
> Family Law in Malta: Jurisdiction, Divorce and Financial Arrangements
This country-specific Q&A provides a comprehensive overview of family law in Malta, outlining the legal framework governing divorce, financial arrangements, child custody, and related matters. It addresses key jurisdictional requirements, applicable laws, procedural aspects, and enforcement mechanisms, offering practical insight into how family law issues are handled by the Maltese courts. The guide is intended to assist practitioners, advisors, and individuals seeking an informed understanding of family law in Malta within a cross-border context.
Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide 2025: Family Law in Malta
Contributed by Dalli Advocates, this Legal 500 guide penned by Veronique Dalli and Dean Hili, provides a practical overview of Malta’s family law framework, including divorce, financial arrangements, and child-related matters.
Download the PDF to access the full guide.
> Veronique Dalli Featured in MaltaCEOs’ 50 Business Leaders
In an interview with MaltaCEOs, Veronique Dalli discusses leadership, adaptability, and the principles shaping Dalli Advocates in Malta’s evolving legal and business landscape.
> Sam Schultz vs Royal Caribbean Cruises – ADA Applicabiity on Maltese Flagged Cruise Ship
Instructed by a U.S. law firm, our firm, in the capacity of legal experts, presented expert submissions before the Federal Court of Florida on equal treatment and the applicability of Maltese law in the realm of Martime Law and Employment Law, as well as the application of EU regulations. The court UPHELD our position, resulting in the dismissal of the opposing motion.
> Forbes: Malta brings Legal Certainty to Digital Financial Assets
In a Forbes article, lawyer Veronique Dalli shares how Malta’s regulatory approach brings legal certainty to the digital asset market.
> Maltese Court Sets New Precedent by Reducing Freezing Order. The court limited the order to €247,000 following detailed submissions by the defence led by Veronique Dalli, marking a first in Maltese case law
The court limited a blanket freezing order to €247,000 following detailed submissions by the defence led by Dr Veronique Dalli, marking a first in Maltese case law in the case against former Progress Press Chairman.
> Court Dismisses Austin Gatt Libel Case Against MaltaToday
The court ruled in favour of MaltaToday, holding that its reporting on the Enemalta oil scandal did not impute wrongdoing and was protected investigative journalism. Dalli Advocates acted as legal counsel to MediaToday, a leading Maltese publishing house.
> Emergency Medicine Consultant Successfully Defended in Medical Negligence Case
Acting as defence counsel for the Emergency Consultant at the A&E Department, Dr Veronique Dalli represented her client in proceedings that concluded with the Magistrates’ Court finding no medical negligence.
> WhosWho – Meet Veronique Dalli – Founder & Managing Partner of Dalli Advocates
Veronique Dalli is the Founder and Managing Partner of Dalli Advocates, a mid-sized boutique law firm established in 2016.
She leads a dedicated litigation team assisting corporate and individual clients, both locally and internationally, across criminal, civil, contractual, and corporate law.
A qualified lawyer since 2005, Veronique holds a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Malta and a Postgraduate degree in EU Law from King’s College London, where she graduated with Summa Cum Laude and received the Prize for Best Overall Mark.
Veronique Dalli is the Founder and Managing Partner of Dalli Advocates, a boutique litigation-focused law firm based in Valletta, Malta. With nearly two decades of experience, she advises and represents both corporate and individual clients locally and internationally, combining strategic insight with rigorous legal analysis.
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