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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
Qormi
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
Valletta
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
Sliema
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
Qormi
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
Valletta
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
St.Julians
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
Birkirkara
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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