Senior Associate
Nicole Portelli
Nicole Portelli
Nicole is a Senior Associate at Mamo TCV Advocates. As a student, she gained experience mainly in corporate law within the legal department of a reputable audit firm. In December 2018, she graduated from the University of Malta with a Bachelor of Laws (Honours).
Nicole joined the firm in August 2019. Prior to completing her studies, Nicole completed her pupillage within Mamo TCV’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution department. She then graduated with a Master of Advocacy from the University of Malta in November 2019 and was admitted to the Bar in Malta in January 2020.
Nicole’s main practice areas are general commercial and corporate law matters with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.(Hons.))
- Master of Advocacy (M.Adv)
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Valletta, VLT 1436
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