View profile Dr Richard Sladden
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A family-run law firm offering comprehensive legal services in all areas. Specializing in family and civil law, we bring a personal touch to every client.
A practice defined by experience.
Member of Global Law Experts
01 About the firm
Sladden & Sladden Advocates offer an array of legal and advisory services both in Malta and internationally. Our firm is a family-run Malta-based firm established in 1998. During our vast years of experience, we have garnered experience and assisted clients in various areas of law.
Our offices in Malta’s capital city Valletta, and Rabat serve as a base for giving the best service possible. Our firm fosters integrity, loyalty, dedication, and personal care, ensuring every case receives the attention it requires. Specializing in civil law and family law, we also provide expert guidance in other legal areas, always tailoring our approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
Meet the team02 Areas of practice
We provide a wide array of legal services which primarily consist of Advisory Services, Litigation, Drafting of Contracts and Agreements, Public Procurement and Legal Research. The following are our areas of expertise:
We assist clients with regulatory compliance, AI governance, data protection, contractual arrangements and questions of liability arising from development, deployment and use of AI systems. With team members having conducted in depth research in Artificial Intelligence Law, the firm is particularly well placed to advise on the legal challenges presented by new and developing technologies.
We are skilled in negotiating separation cases with the aim of reaching an out-of-court settlement. Our services include the drafting of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and guidance on child custody and access arrangements. We also have experience in handling international child abduction cases, providing skilled representation to protect the welfare of minors.
We provide advice and assistance on Public Procurement matters, representing bidders throughout the procurement process from the tendering stage through to contract award and beyond. Our services include assisting with tender submissions, defending successful bidders against appeals, challenging irregularly awarded contracts, and advising on issues arising during the performance and enforcement of public contracts.
Our Civil Law practice offers comprehensive assistance with contracts, torts, employment matters, and consumer protection. Our work in torts includes assistance with claims for damages and liability cases while with regards to employment law we service both employers and employees in matters such as contracts, disputes, and workplace rights. Additionally, we assist with matters relating to inheritance and succession planning, offering guidance on wills and estates amongst other areas.
We also assist with planning application support and representation before relevant authorities and tribunals.
We also represent clients in corporate litigation matters, protecting business interests and helping navigate complex commercial disputes effectively and efficiently.
From initial negotiations and acquisition to construction and final sales, we guide clients through each stage with precision and attention to detail. Our team is also experienced in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing various lease agreements, whether for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.
Our approach combines efficiency with a commitment to minimize financial strain, utilizing legal avenues to resolve debt matters in a timely manner, including court enforcement where necessary.
Our expertise spans digital contracts, consumer protection, data privacy, payment systems, and platform liability. We ensure your e-commerce framework aligns with evolving regulations and market standards, safeguarding both your business and your customers.
We assist with regulatory compliance, contractual matters, content related issues and disputes, while drawing on extensive experience representing leading telecommunications market players in Malta and internationally.
Our services are designed to safeguard our clients’ innovative and creative works, ensuring their intellectual property is protected from infringement and effectively leveraged in the marketplace.
We advise on matters unique to the sports sector, ensuring that legal solutions meet the needs of athletes, teams, and governing bodies alike.
Our expertise enables us to assist councils with regulatory compliance, legal disputes, and administrative decisions.
Our team understands the technical and commercial complexities of the industry and aims to provides pragmatic legal support that aligns with the strategic objectives of given operations.
03 Our people
A close-knit family practice where every matter is handled personally by a named advocate.
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04 Insights & news
In a recent opinion piece published by the Times of Malta, Dr Alec Sladden highlights how realistic fake audio and video (“deepfakes”) pose three major risks to Malta’s…
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05 International reach
Sladden & Sladden Advocates is a member of Global Law Experts, an international network of legal professionals that enables firms to connect clients with leading lawyers across different practice area and jurisdictions worldwide. Through this network, we are able to refer clients to trusted specialists internationally, while Global Law Experts also refers clients to our firm as a recommended Maltese firm. In particular, Dr Sandra Sladden is recognised as the recommended expert for family law matters in Malta, while international clients are referred to Dr Richard Sladden for contractual and related legal matters.
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06 Get in touch
Two offices at the heart of Malta, in Valletta and Rabat. Call, email, or send us a message and we'll respond promptly.
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