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Corporate, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions

Mikiel Calleja

Mikiel Calleja

Mikiel Calleja is a Partner at Mamo TCV Advocates. He graduated Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2013 after submitting a doctoral thesis entitled ‘Environmental Liability; piercing the corporate veil and its implications’. He furthered his studies at University College London, where he obtained a Masters of Law degree in Environmental Law and Policy.

Mikiel was called to the Bar in 2014, joining Mamo TCV in the same year. Mikiel’s main areas of practice include mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, corporate and commercial law.

Mikiel Calleja - Mamo TCV Advocates

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) (2010, University of Malta)
  • Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) (2013, University of Malta)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) (2014, University College London)

Representative Experience

  • Advised an international real estate investor on their initial public offering
  • Advised a number of local players in the telecoms and property space on their debt issuances
  • Advised a leader in petroleum storage solutions on the acquisition of local terminals
  • Advised shareholders on an exit from a licensed gaming entity

Memberships

  • Admitted to the Maltese Bar, Superior Courts of Malta (2014)
  • Malta Chamber of Advocates

Get In Touch

Address

MAMO TCV Advocates
Palazzo Pietro Stiges
103, Strait Street
Valletta, VLT 1436
Malta

Awards & Recognitions

"Mikiel Calleja understands the 'why' of a deal, not only the 'how', and is capable of finding solutions."

Chamber Global - Corporate/Commercial2026

Mikiel Calleja's expertise and efficiency were among the principal factors contributing to our success in overcoming numerous challenges to achieve our targets.

Chambers Europe - Corporate/Commercial2026

I work very closely with Mikiel Calleja. He is very knowledgeable in the area.

Chambers Europe - Corporate/Commercial2026

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