Overview

Vaia is a boutique law firm led by Dr Katrina Abela, delivering specialised legal services in Malta across the maritime, aviation, immigration, and corporate sectors. The firm advises international clients, yacht owners, managers, operators, brokers, financiers, and corporate groups seeking efficient and compliant structuring solutions within Malta and the wider EU framework.

While Vaia offers a broad range of legal and advisory services, its core strength lies in yachting-related transactions. The firm is highly experienced in advising on the full lifecycle of yacht ownership and operation, from acquisition and registration to charter structuring, financing, and ongoing compliance.

Vaia maintains a lean and responsive structure that ensures direct partner involvement, clear communication, and practical, commercially focused advice. Their team combines in-depth regulatory knowledge with strong commercial awareness, enabling them to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each client’s objectives.

Vaia take a personal, long-term approach to client relationships, working closely with clients to safeguard their interests while ensuring full regulatory compliance.