Academic Profile
Jean-Philippe holds a doctoral degree
in European Corporate Tax Law and has received instruction in law and accounting
at the
University of Malta. He also holds a masters degree in International
Economic Law from the Law School of the
University of Warwick, England, where he graduated with distinction. Dr
Chetcuti has recently completed a Certificate course in Trust Law and
Administration.
Practice Areas
Co-founding partner of
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates, Jean-Philippe heads the
Tax
Law and
Trusts & Estates practice groups as well as the
Immigration departments of the Firm. Dr Chetcuti acts as legal counsel and
tax consultant to foreign
high net worth individuals and business entities
seeking a tax efficient base and residence in European Malta.
He also
provides legal, corporate, tax and commercial advisory services to a
considerable number of Maltese and foreign businesses and individuals. He
advises on corporate, financial and business matters and has acted as counsel in
complex commercial transactions, often involving issues of tax, trusts and
estate planning.
Legal Research
At the Law School
of Warwick University, he undertook research on the Proposed Taxation of Savings
Income Directive in the context of international initiatives on harmful tax
competition.
Lecturing &
Conferences
Jean-Philippe speaks regularly at various international fora and academic
institutions on the use of Maltese vehicles for international tax planning.
Languages
Maltese, English, Italian.
Memberships
Jean-Philippe is a member of the following professional associations and
institutions:
Chamber of Advocates,
Valletta, Malta
Institute of
Financial Services Practitioners, Malta
UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London, England
Council of the Malta Branch, Society for Trusts & Estates Practitioners (STEP)
International Fiscal Association, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Trusts Subcommittee
of the IFSP