Criminal defence in Malta, conducted with discretion.

A Maltese law firm led by Dr Herman Mula, defending individuals and organisations before the courts of Malta — including foreign nationals and families instructing from abroad. We also, inter alia, advise the sporting world on governance and integrity. Clear advice. Strict confidence.

Chamber of Advocates · Malta General Workers' Union Malta Football Association Aquatic Sports Association of Malta
Practice areas

Criminal Defence

The firm's lead practice. Arrest and police questioning, bail, financial crime, drug offences, extradition and European Arrest Warrants, assistance to victims (parte civile) and appeals — with particular experience acting for foreign nationals in Malta and families instructing from abroad.

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Sports & Integrity

Governance, disciplinary proceedings, arbitration and contracts — and a full integrity & anti-corruption service, from investigations to education — advising federations, clubs, officials and athletes in Malta and before international bodies.

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Business & Employment

Independent disciplinary investigations, chairing boards of discipline, arbitration, defence of employees, contracts and data-protection (GDPR) services. Counsel to the General Workers' Union, Malta's largest workers' union.

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Also assisting with civil, administrative and immigration matters before the Maltese courts, boards and tribunals.

A Maltese courtroom
Dr Herman Mula
The firm

Dr Herman Mula

M.A. Human Rights & Practice · M.Adv. · LL.B (Hons.) · Dip. Criminology (Policing) — University of Malta

Founding advocate of HM Advocates, warranted to practise before the Superior Courts of Malta. Dr Mula's practice spans criminal defence, employment and sports law, with senior legal and integrity roles at the Malta Football Association and the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta. He lectures on Court Procedure at the University of Malta and on Criminal Law at the Academy for Disciplined Forces.

Meet the team

If you, or someone close to you, has been detained in Malta, contact the firm now. Enquiries are answered in strict confidence.