Max Ganado

Dr. Max Ganado is a Senior Partner at Ganado Advocates, one of the most lauded legal counsels in Malta founded in 1950. With over 34 years of law experience, Dr. Ganado was educated at the University of Malta before receiving a Master of Laws, Maritime Law in 1983 from Dalhousie University. Dr. Ganado started his career as a maritime lawyer, versing himself in ship finance. This became a crucial skill when in 1986, he became a partner of Ganado Advocates, where he was involved in developing financial services. Dr. Ganado became instrumental in the drafting of revolutionary legislation that helped Malta become the financial center that it is today, especially regarding trusts and foundations. In 2008, Dr. Ganado became a managing partner at Ganado Advocates, guiding the company after its growth from Malta’s induction into the European Union. While still engaged in individual legal work, Dr. Ganado furthered his own understanding of account administration by attending CLT International with a diploma of the society of trusts and estates practitioners, in trust administrations and accounts. In 2015, Dr. Ganado was promoted to Senior Partner where he continues to lead the firm in various duties. Dr. Ganado has lectured at the University of Malta from 1984 to 2013 and the International Maritime Law Institute from 1984 to 2013, spreading his knowledge of law and management to young Maltese visionaries. He is a member of the Maltese Bar, the International Bar Association and the Malta Chamber of Advocates, amongst others. He is also a founding member of the Mediterranean Maritime Arbitration Association. Dr. Ganado has also published a variety of different articles and publications that range from law to blockchain and digital economics. He is also the head of the Institute of Legal Studies Malta, where the goal is to educate not only future Maltese lawmakers, but foreigners who wish to gain a higher understanding of law.