Our Legal Services
Family Law
KCD & Associates understands that the issue of separation causes more complex issues related to parents’ child custody, maintenance, and access. We help parents navigate child custody arrangements, visitation rights, parental responsibilities, and other issues that may be related to the well-being and best interest of the child during and after divorce or separation settlements.
KCD & Associates provides comprehensive assistance and support to individuals or couples looking to adopt a child. This includes guiding them through the legal requirements and procedures involved in the adoption process, and facilitating legal paperwork that needs to be provided to the state. Furthermore, in the case of Guardianship, KCD & Associates assists in procedures required to access legal guardianship for minors or individuals.
Immigration Law
KCD & Associates support businesses and SMEs to obtain work permits and visas for third-country nationals, providing advice on Malta’s labour market regulations and ensuring compliance with immigration laws relating to hiring foreign nationals, which include, but are not limited to, Single Work Permits and Extension of Work Permits.
The firm provides legal advice and assistance to individuals and businesses on their immigration appeals, administrative reviews, and judicial proceedings. This also includes advocating for clients’ rights and interests in cases of visa denials, deportation orders, or other immigration-related disputes.
Commercial Law
KCD & Associates negotiate and participate in the enforcement of confidentiality agreements (NDAs) between parties involved in business transactions, partnerships, employment relationships, collaborations, or any other situation where confidential information needs to be shared but protected. Such confidential information may include trade secrets, financial information, and other information that may be regarded as commercially sensitive.
KCD & Associates guide businesses to acquire legal rights to use and protect their brand or intellectual property in the Republic of Malta, within the European Union, and internationally. We facilitate registration, representation, and the legal paperwork required to make sure that such processes are as smooth as possible with the desired outcome.
The firm has extensive experience in the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts for individuals and businesses. Such agreements may include contracts related to employment, sales, leases, partnerships, and services. The firm strives to also resolve contract disputes and potential breaches through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.