Acumum Chamber’s seasoned barristers provide expert advice no matter how complex.
Our expertise encompasses a wide range of legal topics in various venues, arbitrations, courts and regulatory boards.
ADVOCACY & ARBITRATION
- Acumum’s barristers appear in all courts and tribunals, representing clients in hearings, trials, appeals, and other proceedings. We are recognised for a deep expertise in oral advocacy, cross-examination, and legal argument, often handling complex and high-stakes litigation cases
- Representation in major international arbitral proceedings under all institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, SIAC, HKIAC, ICSID, UNCITRAL, and DIAC
- Advocacy in ad hoc arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions
- Strategic advice on arbitrator selection and tribunal constitution
- Drafting of pleadings, memorials, and witness statements
- Expert cross-examination and oral advocacy at hearings
LEGAL OPINIONS
English or English & Maltese-Specialist
Advice
- Acumum’s barristers provide independent, objective written or oral legal opinions for individuals, solicitors, companies, other professional services organisations, and public bodies
- Provision of comparative law analysis for international disputes
- Our legal opinions may be a mandatory pre-condition in many commercial transactions, in order to provide comfort to the other party, help clarify the strength of a case, interpret the law, or determine legal strategies
DRAFTING LEGAL
DOCUMENTS
Preparation of pleadings, skeleton arguments, submissions to court, and complex legal documents
PRO BONO WORK
- Acumum’s barristers participate in pro bono work—volunteering their expertise for those unable to afford legal assistance, especially in deserving or public interest cases
- In 2025 Geraldine Noel was awarded the Pro Bono award of the General Council of the Bar of England & Wales, as can be found on the Recognition List
International & Cross Border Services
AVIATION LAW
The firm provides comprehensive aviation legal services, capitalizing on Malta’s position as a premier aircraft registry jurisdiction:
- Aircraft Registration: Private and commercial aircraft registration services
- Aviation Finance: Structuring aircraft leasing and financing arrangements
- Regulatory Compliance: EASA certification and operational licensing
- Tax Optimization: VAT exemptions and fiscal incentives for aircraft operators
ENERGY LAW
Acumum Chambers has established itself as a leading practice in the energy sector, with Geraldine Noel heading the Energy Team. Services include:
- Oil & Gas: Upstream operations and infrastructure advisory services
- Renewable Energy: Comprehensive legal services for solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects
- Project Finance: Structuring and documenting energy project financing arrangements
- Regulatory Compliance: Navigating complex energy regulations across EU, UK, Africa, and USA jurisdictions
The firm’s involvement with EU Renewable Research Centres in Groningen, Oslo, Aberdeen, and Copenhagen ensures cutting-edge expertise in this evolving area of law.
INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE LAW
Acumum Chambers LLP provides comprehensive commercial law services, with particular strength in:
- Contract Law: Drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements across multiple jurisdictions
- Corporate Governance: Advisory services on corporate structuring and compliance matters
- Cross-Border Transactions: Facilitating international business operations and investment structures
- Commercial Dispute Resolution: Managing complex commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Acumum Chambers offers specialised intellectual property services, leveraging Geradine Noel’s unique recognition by the United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) as the first recipient of a trademark grant for virtual goods and services. Services encompass:
- Digital Assets: NFTs, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrency legal frameworks
- Artificial Intelligence: Legal advisory on AI implementation and regulation
- Traditional IP: Patents, trademarks, and copyright protection and enforcement
- Technology Law: Cybersecurity, data protection, and electronic communications
PRIVATE CLIENT AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Acumum Chambers provides sophisticated wealth structuring advice and drafting services:
- Trust Services: Establishment and administration of Maltese trusts
- Foundation Structures: Private and purpose foundations with segregated cell capabilities
- Family Trust Companies: Bespoke trustee solutions for high-net- worth families
- Estate Planning: Comprehensive succession planning across multiple jurisdictions
Domestic Arbitration
Geraldine Noel has been appointed as the first non-Maltese arbitrator at the Malta Arbitration Centre and has been appointed to the following arbitration panels.
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Blockchain / Virtual Currencies / FinTech
- Condominium
- Employment and Industrial Relations
- Energy and Resources
- General Commercial
- Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
- Hospitality and Leisure
- iGaming
- Insurance
- Sport
- Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Conclusion
Acumum Chambers is a trusted, specialist legal provider for clients needing cross-border legal, tax, and fiduciary expertise.
We strive to provide excellent, cost-effective advice to fit a client’s particular needs and situation, no matter how complex.
If you would like to instruct a barrister at Acumum Chambers LLP, please contact Geraldine Noel gnoel@acumum.com
