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Naomi Aquilina

Naomi Aquilina

Lawyer
Birkirkara

Summary

A highly organised and driven lawyer with expertise in Maltese employment, corporate, and tax law, with a strong focus on ESG compliance and corporate governance. I provide strategic legal advice to businesses, ensuring regulatory compliance and the integration of sustainable business practices.


Eager to learn and highly adaptable, I excel at applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency. I am committed to continuous professional growth and expanding my expertise in the aforementioned fields.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2023 - Current

• Advising clients on Maltese employment, corporate, and tax law, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.

• Assisting businesses in implementing ESG and corporate governance frameworks to meet sustainability standards.

• Conducting legal research and analysis on evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Drafting and reviewing corporate legal documents, including contracts, policies, and regulatory filings.

• Delivering presentations and drafting online articles on legal and compliance matters.

Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times.

Pupillage Student

Dalli Advocates
09.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Dalli Advocates specialises in assisting companies and individuals in business-related matters with interdisciplinary services
  • Working alongside the Partner of the firm in her day to day role as a litigious lawyer in the Courts of Malta
  • During my Pupillage I was exposed and gained knowledge on:
  • The Court System in Malta
  • Civil and Criminal Procedural Law
  • Drafting of Court documents
  • Court Oral Submission skills
  • Dalli Advocates specialises in assisting companies and individuals in business-related matters with interdisciplinary services

Sales Representative

Retail International Group
04.2018 - Current
  • Working in a retail outlet has given me a variety of life learning skills and how to handle given tasks with great diligence and with a proactive and positive attitude
  • My responsibilities here involve:
  • Stock Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer care due to high standards of customer service
  • Replenishment of Stock
  • Training new comers

Trainee

PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2021 - 07.2023

Being a member of a team of problem-solvers with substantial consulting and industry expertise

  • Receive job shadowing with a highly skilled lawyer
  • Attend and participate in internal seminars
  • Assist in the drafting of corporate legal documents and contracts
  • Deliver Presentations
  • Draft online articles
  • Carry out legal-related research
  • Gain exposure to various legal fields
  • Being a member of a team of problem-solvers with substantial consulting and industry expertise

Trainee Lawyer

EMD Advocates
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: EMD is an established multi-disciplinary firm based in Malta providing legal, tax, advisory and corporate services
  • During my traineeship with the firm, I was given exposure to a number of niche areas offered by the firm including corporate law, intellectual property, trust law, property law, shipping and yacht registration
  • My main responsibilities were:
  • Proof-reading documents
  • Translation of documents
  • Query related research
  • Drafting of law related documentation and contracts
  • EMD is an established multi-disciplinary firm based in Malta providing legal, tax, advisory and corporate services

Trainee

SYSPAY Limited
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • During my experience working at SYSPAY Ltd I was responsible for carrying out the duties assigned to me through my superior in matters pertaining the Company's functions including, amongst others:
  • Assisting in all Compliance (AML and FT) and any legal related duties in virtue of the Company's Compliance and Legal Department directed by the Company
  • Handling reviews in order to verify that all customer applications for the business fall within available SLA's
  • Ensuring all applications and required documentation returned by clients are present, accurate and complete
  • Working closely with Accounts Management and Anti-fraud team
  • Monitoring and documentation of unusual activity flags
  • Assisting in any company tasks relating to the Malta Companies Act and related Legislation
  • Participating in internal and external training programs relating to AML/FT/PCI DSS and other subjects that may form part of the day to day work requirements

Play Worker and Child Support Worker

Foundation for Educational Services
07.2018 - 01.2021
  • Whilst working at FES my main responsibilities as a Play-worker/ Child Support Worker were:
  • Ensuring that a safe class environment was maintained
  • Planning and preparing educational activities for the students
  • Conflict resolution to address student issues
  • Classroom management and ensuring a positive learning environment is created
  • Being patient and empathetic for student concerns

Working in the Hospitality Industry

07.2016 - 08.2018

Education

Masters in Advocacy - Law

University of Malta
10.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - undefined

University of Malta
10.2018 - 11 2022

Advanced Level Certificate - Maltese, English

Ġ.F Abela Junior College
10.2016 - 5 2018

O-Level (Ordinary Level) - Maths, English, Maltese, English Literature, Accounts, Italian, Home Economics, Biology, Social Studies, Religion

St. Monica School
09.2005 - 3 2016

No Degree - Warrant To Practice Law in Malta

Republic of Malta
06-2024

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management
  • Issue resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Client engagement

Personal Information

  • Place of Birth: Pieta
  • Date of Birth: 07/15/00
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Maltese
  • Marital Status: Single

Driving Licence

Category B

Timeline

Associate

PricewaterhouseCoopers
07.2023 - Current

Masters in Advocacy - Law

University of Malta
10.2022 - Current

Pupillage Student

Dalli Advocates
09.2022 - Current

Trainee Lawyer

EMD Advocates
07.2022 - 10.2022

Trainee

PricewaterhouseCoopers
10.2021 - 07.2023

Trainee

SYSPAY Limited
07.2021 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - undefined

University of Malta
10.2018 - 11 2022

Play Worker and Child Support Worker

Foundation for Educational Services
07.2018 - 01.2021

Sales Representative

Retail International Group
04.2018 - Current

Advanced Level Certificate - Maltese, English

Ġ.F Abela Junior College
10.2016 - 5 2018

Working in the Hospitality Industry

07.2016 - 08.2018

O-Level (Ordinary Level) - Maths, English, Maltese, English Literature, Accounts, Italian, Home Economics, Biology, Social Studies, Religion

St. Monica School
09.2005 - 3 2016

No Degree - Warrant To Practice Law in Malta

Republic of Malta
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