André has advised several local businesses on the taxation issues relating to mergers, de-mergers, reconstructions and acquisitions as well as on various other taxation matters. He also advises international clients on international tax issues, including both as regards investments undertaken by such companies in Malta and also as regards investments made by such companies in other countries through corporate structures in Malta.
In the past several years André has assisted Government on a number of major changes in tax legislation. He was part of the KPMG team which advised the Government of Malta on the major changes in tax legislation which were passed in 1994. Since 2000 André has advised the Government on the amendments required in order that the incentives provided by Malta are compliant with the EU guidelines on the provision of State Aid and he subsequently assisted in the drafting of the relevant legislation. Post-accession André assisted Government in negotiations with the Tax Policy Group and the Code of Conduct for Business Taxation. He subsequently assisted in drafting the legislative income tax amendments following the agreement reached with the EU.