The 46th Alliance of Business Lawyers (ABL) Conference in Malta, hosted by David Zahra Associates Advocates between 22nd and 25th May, saw record attendance and impactful discussions. The event featured notable speakers, including Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, who delivered the keynote address.
Discussions covered throughout the conference included the EU’s Anti-SLAPP Initiative and Malta’s role as a maritime and entrepreneurial hub. We would like to take this moment to thank the following speakers for their invaluable contribution towards making this conference a huge success:
- Matthew Caruana Galizia, Director at The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation
- Justin Borg Barthet, Founder and Convener of the Anti-SLAPP Research Hub
- Evelyn Borg Costanzi, Human Rights and Constitutional Law Lawyer
- Jonathan Pace, Associate at Combined Maritime Services Limited
- Andrei Andy Linnas, Co-founder start-ups Thought3D and Smart Materials Limited
- Dean Micallef, CEO of A&Co Group of Companies and Managing Director of Firstbridge
- Janos Barberis, Co-Founder Supercharger Ventures and CEO Founders Taboo
- Michael Mercieca, Co-founder ZET Finance and QLZH Group
- Vincent David-Robin, Financial Industry Specialist
- Gary Quin, Senior Advisor with Cohen Capital Markets
- Charles Cassar, Founder of Shoulder Compliance
- Ryan Caruana, Group Chief AFC Officer & MLRO of Bank of Valletta PLC
- Michael Farrugia, Executive Director and Deputy Chief Executive of Simonds Farsons Cisk plc.
- Christopher Muscat, CEO of Hudson Holdings Ltd
- George Vella, Chairperson, Finance Malta
During the duration of the conference, social events have taken place. These included a welcome reception at the host firm’s offices, a visit to Farsons Brewery, and a Gozo Jeep tour.
Gratitude was extended to us as hosts and the participants for making the conference a success.
