Our People

A team where exceptional quality comes as standard.

The Team

The team at Zammit Pace Advocates brings a breadth of experience and a range of capabilities to each matter we deal with, whether it be contentious or non-contentious, but in each case we have a single-minded approach to ensuring our clients’ success.

Dr. Roderick Zammit Pace

Managing Partner

Roderick is the Managing Partner of the Firm. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science where he was a British Chevening Scholar, and a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the University of Malta. He was warranted to practise as an advocate before the Courts of Malta in 1999.
Dr. Anthea D’Anastas

Managing Associate

Anthea is a Managing Associate and holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from King’s College London, a Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.) and a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.) from the University of Malta. She works across the Firm’s Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice.
Dr. Sharon Desira Buttigieg

Managing Associate

Sharon is a Managing Associate and holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) from the University of Malta. As Managing Associate, she is responsible for managing the Firm’s Dispute Resolution practice.
Dr. Amanda Vella

Managing Associate

Amanda is a Managing Associate and holds a Master of Laws in Corporate and Securities Law from the University of London, and a Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta. She studied Anglo-American law and European Constitutional law during her Erasmus Exchange at the Università degli Studi di Perugia, in Italy. She also holds a qualification from the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners in relation to trust law and management, and virtual financial assets. She is also a director of Bastion Corporate Services, the Firm’s corporate services arm.
Dr. Gratia Marie Buttigieg

Associate

Gratia is an Associate holding a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.) and a Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.) from the University of Malta. She works within the Firm’s Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice. She qualified in 2024, having previously carried out her traineeship with the Firm.
Dr. Bethany Marie Caruana

Associate

Bethany is an Associate and holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.) and a Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.) from the University of Malta. She works within the Firm’s Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice. She qualified in 2025, having previously carried out her traineeship with the Firm.
Dr. Emma Caruana

Associate

Emma is an Associate and holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (LL.B.) and a Master of Advocacy (M.Adv.) from the University of Malta. She works across the Firm’s Corporate, M&A and Finance and Business Transactions practices. She qualified in 2025 having previously carried out her traineeship with the Firm. Emma also holds a qualification from the Institute of Financial Services Practitioners in relation to the management of trusts and foundations and serves as company secretary to Bastion Corporate Services, the Firm’s corporate services arm.
Dr. Rachel Saliba

Of-Counsel

Rachel acts as Counsel to the Firm. She holds an Adv. Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Business Law - Pallas Consortium of Universities, Amsterdam, 2006; a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) - University of Malta, 2005 and a Diploma in Tax - Malta Institute of Taxation, 2009. She works within the Firm’s Business Transactions practice.
Fiona Micallef Hiher

PA to the Managing Partner and Administrator

Fiona is the PA to the Managing Partner and the Firm’s Administrator, overseeing key administrative functions and supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the Firm. She holds a Diploma in Laws of Procedure from the University of Malta, which complements her administrative experience.

Our People

The Team

Dr. Roderick Zammit Pace

Dr. Anthea D’Anastas

Dr. Sharon Desira Buttigieg

Dr. Amanda Vella

Dr. Gratia Marie Buttigieg

Dr. Bethany Marie Caruana

Dr. Emma Caruana

Dr. Rachel Saliba

Fiona Micallef Hiher