Louis DeGabriele has been re-appointed President of the Chamber of Advocates, succeeding Peter Fenech.
Dr DeGabriele, the Managing Director of Camilleri Preziosi Advocates and a specialist in corporate and commercial law, had spent two terms as Chamber President between 2018 and 2023.
He will now lead the Chamber’s Council again for the next three years.
Meanwhile, Paul Micallef Grimaud and Anna Mifsud Bonnici will stay on as Vice Presidents for the Advancement of the Profession and for Policy and Justice respectively, while Stefan Camilleri will continue serving as Secretary and Cedric Mifsud will stay on as Financial Officer.
Davinia Cutajar has been appointed External Relations Officer, while Christine Calleja and Andrew Sciberras Camilleri have been appointed Education Officer, and Thomas Bugeja will take on the role of Director of Communications & Public Affairs.
Christine Calleja and Anna Mifsud Bonnici have also been appointed Directors of Member Engagement and Social Affairs, while Peter Fenech will stay on as a member.
At the Council's inaugural meeting, Dr DeGabriele said the Chamber will prioritise the enactment of a comprehensive law to regulate the legal profession.
He pledged that the Council will also advocate for a statutory framework governing professional indemnity insurance and the limitation of professional liability, bringing Malta into line with recognised international standards.
It will also place significant emphasis on continuous professional development and on the training of aspiring advocates, while reviewing current warrant and practical training structures to reflect the realities of modern legal practice.
The Council also promised to promote the responsible, ethical use of digital tools, including AI, while ensuring that appropriate professional standards and safeguards are in place.
Dr DeGabriele expressed gratitude for the confidence placed in the new Council and reaffirmed its commitment to representing advocates, advancing legal reform, and engaging constructively with the judiciary, Government, educational institutions and other stakeholders.
