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JEAN-PHILIPPE CHETCUTI
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates HQ : Malta
Dr . Jean-Philippe Chetcuti is the founding and senior partner at Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates , a law firm based in Valletta . He is a private client lawyer specializing in personal tax , wealth structuring and global residency and citizenship programs . He has advised numerous high-net-worth individuals and their family offices , advisors and bankers on the acquisition of residence and citizenship in Malta . He also provides services to international companies . Chetcuti holds a doctoral degree in European corporate tax law from the University of Malta and a master ’ s degree in international economic law from the Law School of the University of Warwick , England , where he graduated with distinction .
2022
GLOBAL MIGRATION ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER
WHAT NEW TRENDS ARE YOU EXPERIENCING IN THE GLOBAL MIGRATION INDUSTRY ?
The world ' s greatest innovators and successful business families increasingly demand a holistic approach to their investor residency and citizenship ambitions , covering thorough estate and tax planning . Niche legal expertise in tax , estates and immigration are therefore key components for firms operating in this segment . Lawyers luring the world ' s ultra-rich must invest in specialist risk management , sanctions and financial analysis capabilities to ensure top-notch , yet compliant services are provided . Investor migrants should seek to align their personal , business , and professional lifestyles to engage with their chosen destination to ensure adherence with the effective nationality principle in international law . Investor citizenship and residence status are most tested in times of significant geopolitical events .
PATRICIA VALADAS CORIEL
Valadas Coriel & Associados HQ : Portugal
Patricia Valadas Coriel is a partner at VCA and co-head of its immigration department , leading a team of 15 people . In line with her work in the immigration department , Coriel also focuses on real estate , venture capital structures , and tax law . Having started her career in 2014 at VDA – Vieira de Almeida e Associados working in the corporate department , Coriel holds a post-graduate degree in law and management from Nova School of Business and Economics . She is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association and International Bar Association .
2022
GLOBAL MIGRATION ATTORNEYS
UGLOBAL IMMIGRATION MAGAZINE 2022 TOP 25 WINNER