Our Citizenship By Merit Lawyers

Jean-Philippe is a private client lawyer to HNW individuals, international families, and family businesses. He specialises in residency & citizenship law, international tax, European residency programmes, citizenship by merit, family office structuring, international tax, trusts and estate planning.  Jean-Philippe has advised some of the world's most accomplished tech entrepreneurs, artists and musicians, athletes and sportspersons, philanthropists, ultra-HNWIs and their family offices, lawyers, private banks, and wealth managers.

Priscilla is a private client lawyer who heads the Families & Wealth and Corporate, Trusts & Fintech practice groups at Chetcuti Cauchi. She specialises in wealth structuring and preservation for business families and high net worth individuals and cooperates with legal and tax advisors worldwide to plan, set up and maintain corporate structure representing an international footprint. Priscilla also advises on residence and citizenship.

Antoine is a legal specialist in Maltese citizenship and residency, advising on routes including descent, marriage, naturalisation, and investment. He joined the firm in 2014 and became Partner in 2025. He regularly contributes to industry publications and speaks at international events on citizenship and mobility law.

Marina Magri advises internationally mobile families on strategic immigration, residency, and citizenship planning. With a focus on investment migration and executive mobility, she leads the firm’s immigration practice and regularly speaks at global industry events.

Roberta Anastasi is a Manager within the firm's Immigration & Global Mobility Practice. She has extensive experience in advising private clients on Maltese Permanent Residence and Maltese Citizenship by Investment and other investment migration programmes globally.

Claudia Cilia Buhagiar is a Manager in Immigration & Global Mobility at an international law firm. She brings deep expertise in relocation and investment migration, guiding individuals and families through residence and citizenship pathways in Malta and globally. Claudia offers tailored, strategic advice with a discreet and personal approach, helping clients make informed decisions aligned with their long-term goals.

Pauline carries a vast experience in the residency and citizenship field.  She has assisted a large number of the firm's clients to successfully obtain Maltese citizenship and residency. She is dedicated to serving high net worth individuals with their relocation and citizenship requirements. Pauline focuses on making the process as smooth as possible, allowing clients to enjoy their global lifestyle with peace of mind.

In her role with private clients, Valentina demonstrates high dedication and professionalism in managing complex relationships of HNW individuals. Her strong business sense, along with her expertise in immigration matters, compliance, Maltese taxation, and wealth structuring, makes her a valuable asset to the firm. Valentina’s ability to navigate the complexities of due diligence and regulatory requirements ensures that her clients receive not only efficient service but also strategic guidance that aligns with their goals.

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Marko Planojevic is an Associate at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, specializing in Malta immigration law, investor citizenship, and residency advisory. He provides expert legal support in areas such as due diligence, Maltese permanent residence, and citizenship through naturalisation, marriage, descent, and investment.

Betty Lee is a trusted executive in the firm’s Immigration & Global Mobility practice. With deep expertise in application development and a strong history of working with international clients, she delivers tailored, high-quality solutions with professionalism and care.

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Mayola carries a several years of  experience in the residency and citizenship field.  She has assisted many clients to obtain Maltese Permanent Residency, and now citizenship. Mayola has also worked on various tax and employment matters and has assisted with family reunification applications.

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Ker Borg is an Executive in the Immigration & Global Mobility practice, known for her expertise in cross-border relocation and her tailored approach to complex client needs. She works closely with international clients, ensuring smooth coordination and high standards throughout.

In her private client work, Sabrine supports a portfolio of the firm’s international high net worth individuals and families as well as their advisors around the world. 

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