Ruth Ellul graduated as a lawyer in 2016 and joined BCGL Advocates in 2023. 

Ruth specialises primarily in civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Her particular focus lies in navigating property law disputes, including cases stemming from rental agreements, promise of sale agreements, and other matters involving rights over immovables. In addition, Ruth extends her assistance to clients facing challenges in debt-collection proceedings, succession law, contractual law, employment law, and family law.

As part of her practice, Ruth regularly represents clients in proceedings before the inferior and Superior Courts of Malta, as well as in front of various boards and tribunals, including the Rent Regulation Board, the Arbitral Tribunal, the Agricultural Leases Control Board and the Land Arbitration Board.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws (University of Malta, 2013) (summa cum laude, robing)
• Diploma of Notary Public (University of Malta, 2014)
• Doctor of Laws (University of Malta, 2016)
• Level 7 Award in Advanced Employment Law (Academy Business Leaders, 2019)

Memberships:

• Admitted to the Maltese Bar in 2017
• Member of the Chamber of Advocates

Publications:

Thesis entitled ‘Gender Quotas in Corporate Boards: A Legal Study’ (University of Malta, May 2016)

Awards:

Award of the Dean’s List to the student with the best overall performance in the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree course