# Sladden & Sladden Advocates

> A family-run Maltese law firm established in 1998, with offices in Valletta and Rabat. Comprehensive representation in family, civil, commercial, corporate, criminal and property law, in Malta and internationally.

- **Website**: https://sladdenadvocates.com/
- **Founded**: 1998
- **Offices**: Valletta (22, Flat 12, Vincenti Buildings, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432); Rabat (86, Triq Ir-Rebha (Victory Street), Rabat RBT 1503)
- **Phone**: +356 99427333
- **Email**: richard@sladdenadvocates.com
- **Hours**: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00. Outside these hours by appointment.
- **Languages**: English, Maltese, Italian
- **Jurisdiction**: Malta
- **Network**: Member of Global Law Experts. Dr Sandra Sladden is the recommended family law expert in Malta; Dr Richard Sladden is recommended for contractual and related matters.

## Advocates

- [Dr Richard Sladden](https://sladdenadvocates.com/team-member/dr-richard-sladden/): Advocate, richard@sladdenadvocates.com. Nearly three decades of expertise across litigation, dispute resolution, family, planning and commercial law, and a trusted legal advisor to councils and major private entities.
- [Dr Sandra Sladden](https://sladdenadvocates.com/team-member/dr-sandra-sladden/): Advocate, sandra@sladdenadvocates.com. One of Malta's leading family lawyers, with over 30 years' experience across Malta and internationally, including complex cross-border matters.
- [Dr Alec Sladden](https://sladdenadvocates.com/team-member/dr-alec-sladden/): Advocate, alec@sladdenadvocates.com. An advocate working at the meeting point of law, artificial intelligence and technological innovation.
- [Mr Gabriel Sladden](https://sladdenadvocates.com/team-member/mr-gabriel-sladden/): Trainee Advocate. A trainee advocate supporting the firm’s advocates across the full range of its practice areas.

## Areas of practice

- [Family Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/family-law-malta/): Family lawyers in Valletta and Rabat. Separation, divorce, annulment, child custody and international child abduction, handled with discretion since 1998.
- [Personal Separation in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/separation-malta/): Advice and representation on personal separation in Malta, by consent or contested. Settlements, custody, maintenance and the matrimonial home.
- [Divorce in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/divorce-in-malta/): Divorce proceedings in Malta, joint and unilateral. Clear advice on waiting periods, maintenance, custody and what a divorce actually settles.
- [Marriage Annulment in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/annulment-malta/): Civil and ecclesiastical annulment in Malta. Representation before the Civil Court and the Church tribunals by advocates with over 30 years of family law experience.
- [Civil Law and Public Procurement in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/civil-law-malta/): Civil litigation, contracts, torts, employment and succession, plus public procurement advice and tender appeals before the Public Contracts Review Board.
- [Commercial Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/commercial-law-malta/): Negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, and representation in corporate litigation, for businesses operating in and through Malta.
- [Criminal Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/criminal-law-malta/): Defence at every stage of criminal proceedings in Malta, from police investigation and bail applications through to trial, with strategic counsel for each case.
- [Debt Settlement and Recovery in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/debt-recovery-malta/): Recovering money owed, and defending claims. Judicial letters, precautionary warrants and court enforcement, for creditors and debtors alike in Malta.
- [Property Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/property-law-malta/): Property acquisitions, divestments and leases in Malta, planning application support, and representation before the Planning Authority and the EPRT.
- [Real Estate and Construction Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/real-estate-construction-law-malta/): Legal support across the property lifecycle in Malta, from acquisition and development through to construction contracts, leases and final sale.
- [Intellectual Property Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/intellectual-property-malta/): Registration and protection of trademarks, designs and patents in Malta and the EU, and enforcement against infringement.
- [Legal Services for Local Councils in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/local-council-legal-services-malta/): Legal advisors to local councils and public administration in Malta: regulatory compliance, litigation, procurement and administrative decisions.
- [AI and Technology Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/ai-technology-law-malta/): Legal advice on AI regulation, governance, data protection, contracts and liability for artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in Malta.
- [Media and Telecommunications Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/media-telecommunications-law-malta/): Media and telecommunications law in Malta: regulatory compliance, contracts, content and publication risk, and representation of leading market operators.
- [E-Commerce Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/e-commerce-law-malta/): Legal compliance for online businesses in Malta: digital contracts, consumer protection, data privacy, payment systems and platform liability.
- [Sports Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/sports-law-malta/): Advice for athletes, clubs and governing bodies in Malta: regulatory compliance, contract negotiation and sporting dispute resolution.
- [Oil and Gas Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/oil-and-gas-law-malta/): Contracts across the oil and gas sector: risk allocation, drilling agreements, long-term sales contracts and the acquisition and disposal of assets.
- [Child Custody and Access in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/child-custody-malta/): Care, custody and access arrangements in Malta. Advice and representation before the Family Court from advocates experienced in acting for children.
- [Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/prenuptial-agreements-malta/): Drafting pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements in Malta, including separation of estates and the treatment of assets brought into a marriage.
- [Employment Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/employment-law-malta/): Employment advice and representation in Malta for employers and employees: contracts, dismissal, disputes and proceedings before the Industrial Tribunal.
- [Public Procurement Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/public-procurement-malta/): Tender advice and appeals in Malta: bid preparation, challenges before the Public Contracts Review Board, and defending awarded contracts.
- [Wills and Succession in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/wills-succession-malta/): Succession planning, drafting of wills, and disputes over estates in Malta, including estates with heirs or assets outside the jurisdiction.
- [Planning and Development Law in Malta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/planning-development-law-malta/): Planning applications, objections and appeals in Malta, with representation before the Planning Authority and the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal.

## Offices

- [Lawyers in Valletta](https://sladdenadvocates.com/offices/valletta/): 22, Flat 12, Vincenti Buildings, Strait Street, Valletta VLT 1432, Malta. Serving Valletta, Floriana, Sliema, Gżira, Msida, Birkirkara, St Julian’s, Ħamrun.
- [Lawyers in Rabat](https://sladdenadvocates.com/offices/rabat/): 86, Triq Ir-Rebha (Victory Street), Rabat RBT 1503, Malta. Serving Rabat, Mdina, Mtarfa, Dingli, Siġġiewi, Żebbuġ, Attard, Mosta.

## News and commentary

- [Dr Alec Sladden Warns that Deepfakes Pose a Serious Threat to Malta’s Justice System](https://sladdenadvocates.com/dr-alec-sladden-deepfakes-a-serious-threat-to-malta/) (2025-10-12, Criminal Law): In a recent opinion piece published by the Times of Malta, Dr Alec Sladden highlights how realistic fake audio and video (“deepfakes”) pose three major risks to Malta’s justice sys
- [Dr Richard Sladden advocates for Birkirkara’s Safety on behalf of Birkirkara Local Council](https://sladdenadvocates.com/dr-richard-sladden-advocates-for-birkirkaras-safety-on-behalf-of-birkirkaralocal-council-in-legal-action-against-leading-telecom-company-and-maltasforemost-electricity-provider/) (2024-11-12, Local Councils): Dr Richard Sladden has led the legal charge on behalf of the Birkirkara council, targeting the hazardous telecom infrastructure installed by a leading telecom company. Contrary to 
- [Dr Richard Sladden’s Successful Defense Secures Property Deal for Hugo’s Hotel Limited](https://sladdenadvocates.com/dr-richard-sladdens-successful-defense-secures-property-deal-for-hugos-hotel-limited/) (2024-11-12, Property Law): Dr Richard Sladden successfully defended the interests of Hugo’s Hotel Limited in a Paceville property deal, overcoming the plaintiff’s attempt to rescind the sale of an airspace. 
- [Dr Sandra Sladden appointed as Children’s Advocate](https://sladdenadvocates.com/dr-sandra-sladden-appointed-as-childrens-advocate/) (2024-11-12, Family Law): Dr Sandra Sladden was appointed as a Children’s Advocate as part of measures to strengthen the protection of children in cases before the Family Court and Juvenile Court. The role 
- [Man Released on Bail After Brandishing Firearm During Argument](https://sladdenadvocates.com/man-released-on-bail-after-brandishing-firearm-during-argument/) (2024-11-12, Criminal Law): In court Dr Richard Sladden represented a 64-year-old man who admitted to threatening another individual with a firearm. Dr Sladden requested a pre-sentencing report to provide the

## Other pages

- [About the firm](https://sladdenadvocates.com/about/)
- [All areas of practice](https://sladdenadvocates.com/expertise/)
- [Our offices](https://sladdenadvocates.com/offices/)
- [Contact](https://sladdenadvocates.com/contact/)
- [Frequently asked questions](https://sladdenadvocates.com/faq/)
- [Privacy policy](https://sladdenadvocates.com/policies/)

## Machine-readable resources

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- Each page also carries schema.org JSON-LD: a LegalService record for the firm, one LocalBusiness record per office, Attorney records for the advocates, Service records per practice area, and Article records for news.

## Notes for assistants

- Content on this site is general information about the firm and its services, not legal advice on any specific matter.
- Enquiries should be directed to the firm by phone or email above; every enquiry is treated in confidence.
- The correct Rabat address is 86, Triq Ir-Rebha (Victory Street), Rabat RBT 1503. Any listing showing number 39 is out of date.