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Is ‘SAF’ the new buzzword in aviation?

Is ‘SAF’ the new buzzword in aviation?

16 February 2023
During the Corporate Jet Investor event held in London during February 2023, a number of sustainability goals were discussed in...

The Corporate Jet Investor London, 2023: An Exciting Aviation Event

16 February 2023
London, 6-8 February 2023. This year, Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the Corporate Jet Investor (London), held at The...
Acumum – Legal & Advisory Celebrates Ten Years in Business

Acumum – Legal & Advisory Celebrates Ten Years in Business

10 November 2022
Award-winning legal, tax and fiduciary firm, Acumum – Legal and Advisory, is celebrating ten years in business. Founded in 2012...
Nomad Residence Permit

Nomad Residence Permit

2 November 2022
OverviewThe increased prevalence of remote working due to the Covid-19 pandemic means individuals are now, more than ever, able to...
General Meeting of the International Jurists in Malta

General Meeting of the International Jurists in Malta

24 October 2022
Acumum – Legal & Advisory Hosts Annual General Meeting of the International Jurists in Malta On 23rd September 2022, Acumum...
The Voice of the Shipping Industry – Malta Maritime Summit, 2023

The Voice of the Shipping Industry – Malta Maritime Summit, 2023

8 October 2022
Early this month, Dr Geraldine Spiteri was invited to speak about seafarers and yachting at the biennial conference, the Malta...
Acumum attends the Monaco Yacht Show, hails end of the charter season for 2023

Acumum attends the Monaco Yacht Show, hails end of the charter season for 2023

30 September 2022
September 2022. Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the Monaco Yacht Show, 2023. For any yachting professional, the Monaco Yacht...
Yes, we Can(nes) – Acumum at the Cannes Yachting Festival

Yes, we Can(nes) – Acumum at the Cannes Yachting Festival

9 September 2022
September 9, 2022. Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the Cannes Yachting Festival – a delightful celebration of yachting, bringing...
Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the 2022 Superyacht Symposium in Malta

Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the 2022 Superyacht Symposium in Malta

20 July 2022
July 2022. Acumum – Legal & Advisory attended the Superyacht Symposium in Malta – a first event of its kind,...
Acumum Director receives Excellence Award, Maritime & Aviation, at the Women’s Economic Forum

Acumum Director receives Excellence Award, Maritime & Aviation, at the Women’s Economic Forum

18 May 2022
Last night, Dr Geraldine Spiteri, director and advocate at leading Maltese specialists Acumum – Legal & Advisory received an award...
Acumum director to host global business and community forum

Acumum director to host global business and community forum

12 May 2022
Dr Geraldine Spiteri, director and advocate at leading Maltese legal and advisory specialists Acumum – Legal & Advisory, is hosting...
Look beyond your horizons: Acumum Advisory on Malta’s specialised maritime and yachting services

Look beyond your horizons: Acumum Advisory on Malta’s specialised maritime and yachting services

22 December 2021
Why Malta? Situated strategically at the Mediterranean’s heart, the island of Malta is naturally positioned and ideally suited as a...
Geraldine Noel won the Best Business Woman Award

Geraldine Noel won the Best Business Woman Award

30 November 2021
Acumum Advisory’s Geraldine Noel had more than one reason for proud celebration at the recently held Malta Best Business Woman...
Keep the home fires burning: exploring Britain’s new world energy quandaries

Keep the home fires burning: exploring Britain’s new world energy quandaries

22 November 2021
Great Britain’s Energy Supply Administration Regime, A Real Alternative to the Appointment of a Supplier of Last Resort? This paper...
Getting down to business: Acumum Advisory ready to help

Getting down to business: Acumum Advisory ready to help

7 October 2021
Acumum Advisory is looking forward to getting down to business at AFSIC – Investing in Africa. And to helping businesses...
Brexit – Malta – Rules for British Persons

Brexit – Malta – Rules for British Persons

16 April 2019
Why Malta? The Republic of Malta, a former colony of Great Britain until 1964 has since maintained a special relationship...

Brexit – Malta – Rules for British Persons

16 April 2019
Why Malta?  The Republic of Malta, a former colony of Great Britain until 1964 has since maintained a special relationship...
Key Employee Initiative

Key Employee Initiative

13 April 2019
The Key Employee Initiative (KEI) has been introduced in Malta, providing a new, efficient programme for third country nationals /...
Acumum Wins: Best in Corporate Financial Law Services 2017

Acumum Wins: Best in Corporate Financial Law Services 2017

2 April 2019
Acumum is pleased to have been awarded Best in Corporate Financial Law 2017 by Corporate Livewire. Corporate Livewire Finance Award...
Acumum Sponsors STEP Global Conference

Acumum Sponsors STEP Global Conference

1 April 2019
Acumum is very honoured to be able to sponsor the STEP Global Conference, being held in Amsterdam between 30th June...
Family Wealth  &  Family Trust Company

Family Wealth & Family Trust Company

1 April 2019
A Malta Family Trust Company is Malta’s latest initiative to service families, as Malta is a particularly favourable jurisdiction in...
Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating increases  Malta’s Credit Rating to ‘A-‘  First Increase in 20 years

Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating increases Malta’s Credit Rating to ‘A-‘ First Increase in 20 years

1 April 2019
Malta’s Economy Predicted to increase 25% Influx of Foreign Workers a Contributing Factor Continuing Malta’s unprecedented and unmatched growth within...

New UK Tax Advisers Legislation

29 March 2017
England; December 2016 saw the inauguration of new rules targeting UK tax advisers. The FA 2016, Section 162(1) and Schedule...

Geraldine Noel – Citywealth Powerwomen Award for 4th Year Running

8 February 2017
Geraldine Noel, Managing Partner of one of Malta’s leading legal, tax, fiduciary and accounting set of firms Acumum, has been...

Key Employee Initiative

13 December 2016
The Key Employee Initiative (KEI) has been introduced in Malta, providing a new, efficient programme for third country nationals /...

Acumum Wins: Best in Corporate Financial Law Services 2017

2 November 2016
Acumum Wins Best in Corporate Financial Law 2017 Acumum is pleased to have been awarded Best in Corporate Financial Law...

Standard & Poor’s Malta Credit Rating Upgraded to ‘A-‘

1 November 2016
Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating increases Malta’s Credit Rating to ‘A-‘ First Increase in 20 years Malta’s Economy Predicted to...

Fantasy Sports Exemption from Gaming Legislation

1 August 2016
Fantasy Sports Exemption from Gaming Legislation Contrary to the current status in the USA, pursuant to Legal Notice 271 of...

Malta – Family Trust Company

7 July 2016
Family Wealth & Family Trust Company A Malta Family Trust Company is Malta’s latest initiative to service families, as Malta...

Acumum Sponsors STEP Global Conference

30 June 2016
Acumum is very honoured to be able to sponsor the STEP Global Conference, being held in Amsterdam between 30th June...

BREXIT – the EU Passport Opportunity for Malta

27 June 2016
BREXIT – Britain’s momentous decision to leave the European Union has put into question what rights will British nationals and...

Acumum Accounting Granted Accountancy License

2 June 2016
Acumum – Malta’s International set of Legal, Tax & Accountancy firms are pleased to announce that Acumum Accounting Ltd has...

Russia Considers Access to Islamic Banking Markets

24 February 2016
A draft law on Islamic banking has been submitted to the State Duma in Russia concerning the establishment of new...

Malta Credit Rating Stable – Positive

23 February 2016
Below is the most recent Malta credit rating assigned by the three largest credit rating agencies; Fitch, Moody’s, as well as...

Guernsey reforms Corporate Insolvency Laws

22 February 2016
A review of Guernsey’s personal and corporate insolvency laws has been compiled by the Commerce and Employment Department with significant input from key...

IMF: Malta economy is ‘growing strongly’

16 February 2016
  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been reporting on the Malta economy in increasingly good terms over the last...

Acumum Scores Top Honours at Malta Best in Business

9 February 2016
A commercially focused legal adviser is celebrating after receiving the Best Law Firm honour at the Malta Best in Business...

Geraldine Noel Awarded Citywealth Powerwomen Award

14 January 2016
Geraldine Noel, Managing Partner of one of Malta’s leading legal firms Acumum, has been honoured with a

CEIP Conference: The Climate Challenge

7 November 2015
The Commonwealth Environmental Investment Platform Conference at CHOGM To be held on the afternoon of CHOGM Business Forum In Conjunction...

Malta EU Permanent Residency & Visa Rules For Non-EU Nationals

7 November 2015
Malta EU Permanent Residency The Malta Residence & Visa Programme Regulations have come into force via Legal Notice 288 of...

Family Office Conference 2015 – Acumum Invited To Attend

7 November 2015
Acumum invited to attend Family Office Wealth Management & Structuring Conference Following last year’s innovative and excellent Family Office conference,...

Acumum Represented in Official Commonwealth Ministers Reference Book 2015

7 November 2015
Acumum Represented in Commonwealth Official Ministers Book 2015 In the run up to CHOGM 2015, we are very pleased to...

CEIP-Malta A Hub for Sustainable Development

7 November 2015
CEIP – Commonwealth Environmental Investor Platform Interview in the Times of Malta, 16th November 2014 Malta to be used as...

Acumum Outsourcing Exhibits At Legal Futures Conference – Malta BPO & LPO Services

7 November 2015
Acumum to Exhibit at Legal Future’s Conference ‘Era of the Entrepreneur’, London, 18 November 2014 Acumum will be attending Legal...

Malta – Mexico Tax Treaty – Now In Force

7 November 2015
Malta – Mexico Tax Treaty In Force 9th August 2014 The Malta-Mexico double tax treat provides for double taxation relief...

Changes To Malta’s Remittance Tax System – Long Term Residents

7 November 2015
Changes to Malta’s Remittance Basis of Taxation Malta Permanent & Long Term Residents now Taxed on a World-Wide Basis Pursuant...

Acumum Attends Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA)

7 November 2015
Acumum Attends  Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) in Cyprus The Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) is holding its 40th...

Switzerland To End Corporate Tax Breaks

7 November 2015
Swiss Cabinet Presents Plans for Swiss Corporate Tax Reform The Swiss government has made plans to abolish certain Swiss corporate...

Meet Acumum – Legal & Advisory At Monaco Yacht Show!

7 November 2015
Meet Acumum – Legal & Advisory in Monaco! Acumum is attending the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) in September. The MYS...

Malta Retains ‘A’ Fitch Rating

7 November 2015
Malta Retains ‘A’ Fitch Credit Rating LONDON, September 12 Fitch affirms Malta’s Long-term foreign and local currency Issuer Default Rating...

Malta Shipping Register – An Option Worth Choosing

7 November 2015
Malta Shipping Register – An Option Worth Choosing Updated Regulatory Fee Calculator Low Cost Corporate Structures Tax & VAT Efficient...

Chartered Institute Of Taxation

7 November 2015
Acumum provides Headline Editorial for Tax Adviser Magazine of The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) Acumum’s Managing Partner, Geraldine Noel,...

Malta EU Residency Programme – 15% Income Tax

7 November 2015
Schengen EU Visa Free Travel Residency in Malta – Politically & Economically Stable No Wealth Criteria No Inheritance or Exit...

Dr Geraldine Spiteri Joins Acumum: Partner Aviation & Maritime

7 November 2015
PRESS RELEASE Contact: Geraldine Spiteri Email: [email protected] Telephone: +356 2778 1700 Extn 102 Acumum, Malta’s first international law firm, welcomes...

Family Office Editorial

7 November 2015
Following the highly successful Campden Family Office Wealth Management conference, held in London, Acumum’s Managing Partner, Geraldine Noel, has provided...

Insurance – Insolvency II

7 November 2015
The MFSA has issued Insurance Rule 31 of 2013 which entered into force on 1 January, 2014. The scope of this new...

AIFMD -MIFID – MFSA Updates FAQS

7 November 2015
AIFMD – MIFID – MFSA Updates 14 February, 2014 the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has updated its frequently asked...

Acumum To Attend Campden Family Office Wealth Management & Structuring Conference

7 November 2015
Focusing on family wealth management, Geraldine Noel, Acumum’s Managing Partner will be attending the Campden Family Office Wealth Management & Structuring...

Malta Citizenship by Investment – Individual Investor Programme (IIP)

7 November 2015
Malta Citizenship by Investment Individual Investor Programme (IIP) The Government of Malta has recently reached an agreement with the EU...

Hedge Fund Hotspot: Malta Nearing $16 Billion

7 November 2015
Malta Hedge Funds – A Real Contender as a Funds Jurisdiction New York (HedgeCo.Net) – The financial services industry in...

Malta – Israel Tax Treaty – In Force

7 November 2015
Malta – Israel Tax Treaty – Ratified: the double tax treaty between Malta and the State of Israel signed in Jerusalem on...

Malta – Cayman: Sign Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA)

7 November 2015
London,25 November 2013: Malta – Cayman Sign Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) Malta (EU) and the Cayman Islands signed a Tax...

Acumum Attends Aviation ‘Global Connection Conference’

7 November 2015
Acumum – Legal & Advisory attends Aviation ‘Global Connection’ Conference Acumum –  Malta’s international law firm and advisory boutique continues...

NEW RESIDENCY SCHEME

7 November 2015
Global Residency Programme A new residence programme for foreigners (non-EU) was launched this morning, replacing the permanent residence scheme which...

IMF – MALTA REPORT

7 November 2015
IMF Report: Malta – 2013 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement Macroeconomic outlook and challenges 1.         Malta has shown remarkable...

RUSSIA – MALTA TAX TREATY

7 November 2015
Malta-Russia Tax Treaty It is expected that the new tax treaty will be in force much quicker then its predecessor....

MALTA’S BANKING SYSTEM SOUND – DON’T COMPARE TO CYPRUS – FITCH

7 November 2015
Fitch, the international credit rating agency has released a report stating that Malta’s banking system is sound and should not...

Acumum Sponsors International Taxation Conference

7 November 2015
As part of its commitment to continued education and best practice, Acumum is a sponsor of the Malta Institute of...

Acumum Shortlisted: Investment Funds Firm of the Year – Malta

7 November 2015
Acumum is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted by Global Finance Monthly Global Awards 2013, in the Investment...

UK COURT OF APPEAL: SAMSUNG WINS OVER APPLE ‘OVER WIDE’ PATENT CLAIMS

7 November 2015
Samsung wins Patent Claim over Apple 18 / Sept 2012.  Samsung & Apple Battle of the Patents – in a...

ACUMUM TO EXHIBIT AT LONDON PATENT SUMMIT 2012

7 November 2015
Acumum is pleased to announce that they shall be an exhibitor at the prestigious London Patent Summit 2012, which is...

Malta Office Move

7 November 2014
Acumum moves Malta Office We are pleased to announce that due to our requirement for additional and improved office space,...

USA – Malta Tax Treaty

7 January 2011
USA – Malta Tax Treaty: In Force – 1st January 2011 The Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and...

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GERALDINE NOEL Director, Barrister

+356 2778 1700 (401)

[email protected]

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Geraldine Noel

Director, Barrister

Qualifications
BA (Hons) (Oxford) Law
MA (Hons) (Oxford) Law
LLM (Hons) (Fordham) US law
Post Graduate Diploma, Legal Practice Course and Inns of Court School of Law, City University, London.

Jurisdictions
Malta
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland

Memberships
General Council of the Bar of England & Wales
Chamber of Advocates; Malta
International Bar Association (IBA)
Lincolns Inn
Malta Institute of Management
Malta Institute of Taxation
Institute of Financial Services Practitioners (IFSP)
Chartered Institute of Taxation

Awards
IFLR ‘Notable Law Firm’; 2013, 2014
Malta Best in Business ‘Best Law Firm’, 2015
Powerwealth Awards, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

As founder and managing partner, Geraldine devotes focused time, passion and extensive expertise towards overseeing and directly managing operations of the Acumum group of companies.

Alongside management responsibilities, her role also encompasses a diverse range of client work, including advisory services and agreement drafting.

Geraldine’s legal career spans more than 30 years, with positions held in the UK, Switzerland, the US, Malta and the Cayman Islands, and experience including legal, tax and corporate services. Widely recognised and acknowledged for her professional achievements, which include winning Citywealth Power Women Award for three consecutive years, Geraldine is a registered barrister in England & Wales and Republic of Ireland.

Away from work, Geraldine relishes spending quality time with her dogs and enjoys the pleasure of good food.

+356 2778 1700 (402)

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Michael Satariano

Director of Compliance and MLRO

Holding a key position, Michael’s important focus is on establishing and maintaining a rigorous and robust approach to governance for the Acumum group of companies.

Within his compliance remit, Michael works with the group’s licenced entities, ensuring adherence to the conditions of their respective functions and meeting regulatory requirements. His role provides solid oversight of all internal due diligence and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, including relevant policies, procedures and professional relationships.

Possessing over seven years’ experience within the compliance / anti-money laundering function, Michael’s career before joining Acumum saw him working for the Personal Tax Division of KPMG and within the Corporate Services and Trustee Divisions of several leading Maltese law firms such as Fenech & Fenech and Camilleri Preziosi.

Michael’s wide range of interests includes architecture, history and antiques. Outside of the office, he enjoys turning his hand to cooking and his attention to books.

+356 2778 1700 (406)

Email John

Dr John A. Navarro

Associate Advocate

A registered Maltese barrister, John’s role within the Acumum group of companies encompasses a wide range of functions, services and specialisms.

Among areas covered are corporate law, trusts & foundations, immigration law and intellectual property. John also supports the ongoing commitment to compliance and prevention of money laundering activities and counter terrorism financing. He further specialises in the law of voluntary organisations and legal persons.

John holds a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of Malta and Masters of Advocacy from the same widely recognised institution. He has a Foundation Certificate in Trusts Law & Management and was admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2019.

A passion for art and antiques absorbs some of his personal time, along with enjoyment of cooking and the pleasure of reading.

+356 2778 1700 (400)

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Michelle Cauchi

Office Manager

Ensuring the smooth day-to-day office and administration function of the Acumum group of companies rests in Michelle’s trusted hands, along with numerous other roles and responsibilities.

Among these are assisting the managing partner, database management, supplier relationships, client invoicing and monitoring of disbursements. Michelle also supports the group’s international clients, arranging transport and accommodation as needed and assisting them with any requirements. Her remit also includes responsibility for the immigration programme.

The experience and competence required for such a diverse range of roles and responsibilities come from over 15 years’ working within the legal profession.

Michelle’s personal interests include a passion for travel, the thrill of snowboarding and the peaceful pleasure of reading.

+356 2778 1700 (405)

Email Hannah

Hannah Goodlad

Legal and Compliance Administrator

Qualifications
Law (LLB), University of Warwick (2020) specialising in International and Immigration Law.
Immigration Paralegal, Central England Law Centre (2019-2020)
FIAU’s Implementing Procedures Applicable to Company Service Providers Seminar (2021)
STEP EU: US Trust Law  (2021)
Institute of Legal Studies Malta: Company Law Course (2021)

Jurisdictions
Malta
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland

Hannah encompasses a diverse range of client work, including corporate law, compliance, prevention of money laundering, counter-terrorism financing and immigration law. Hannah also maintains company files and carrys out client due diligence.

Away from work, Hannah enjoys swimming and reading.

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