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François Laffoucrière
Flag & Registry Consultant
As a lawyer admitted to the Bars of Paris and Malta, and a former maritime pilot, I provide efficient, high-quality assistance across all aspects of vessel registration, corporate structuring, and crew management. As Partner and Head of Shipping at Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates, I oversee all Malta-related matters, including litigation. I also act as Deputy Registrar for Palau and SKAN, Qualified Intermediary for the Marshall Islands, and handle registrations for Cook Islands, Cayman, SVG, BVI, San Marino, and others.
François Laffoucrière
Flag & Registry Consultant
As a lawyer admitted to the Bars of Paris and Malta, and a former maritime pilot, I provide efficient, high-quality assistance across all aspects of vessel registration, corporate structuring, and crew management. As Partner and Head of Shipping at Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates, I oversee all Malta-related matters, including litigation. I also act as Deputy Registrar for Palau and SKAN, Qualified Intermediary for the Marshall Islands, and handle registrations for Cook Islands, Cayman, SVG, BVI, San Marino, and others.
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Bio
With a dual qualification at the Bars of Paris and Malta and a prior career as a maritime pilot, I provide clients with an informed, pragmatic, and solution-driven approach to all maritime and corporate matters. My experience enables me to anticipate operational challenges and deliver precise, timely guidance across the full spectrum of vessel registration, corporate structuring, and crew administration.
I remain fully available to offer comprehensive advice on vessel registration—whether under the Maltese flag or any other jurisdiction—and to assist with the formation of companies tailored to maritime activities. Through MMPS Ltd., I also provide a streamlined and fully compliant service for crew employment and payroll management, ensuring that operational and regulatory requirements are met with efficiency and accuracy.
All matters connected to Malta, including registration, corporate work, and litigation, are handled in close coordination with Mifsud & Mifsud Advocates, where I am a Partner and Head of the Shipping Department. This guarantees direct access to local authorities, in-depth knowledge of Maltese law, and rapid processing of all formalities.
As a Deputy Registrar for Palau and SKAN and a Qualified Intermediary for the Marshall Islands, I am authorised to process registrations efficiently and with priority handling. I also manage yacht registrations under the Cook Islands flag on a regular basis and maintain strong working relationships and reliable contacts in additional jurisdictions, including the Cayman Islands, St. Vincent & the Grenadines (SVG), the British Virgin Islands (BVI), and San Marino.
Should a client require a different or more specialised jurisdiction, I adapt swiftly and coordinate with the appropriate authorities or partners to provide a seamless, end-to-end service. My goal is to ensure that every client benefits from punctual, accurate, and high-quality assistance, regardless of the complexity or geographic scope of the matter.