Alex Perici Calascione
Encyclopedia
Dr. Alex Perici Calascione (born June 17, 1962) is a Maltese
lawyer that has been practicing law since 1987, principally within the sphere of corporate and financial services and international contracts.
) as a trainee in 1984 and became a member on graduation in 1986. Throughout his career, Dr. Perici Calscione acted as legal advisor to a number of leading Maltese and foreign companies and organizations. He has also assisted a number of companies and organizations in the identification of EU funds for their particular projects. Dr. Perici Calascione was appointed Commissioner of Justice by the Prime Minister of Malta
in 1991. He is also a member of the legal team currently appearing for Malta
before the highest court in Europe, The European Court of Justice
. In 1996, Dr. Perici Calascione became a partner at Emmanuel Mallia and Associates (Malta).
. He had a poor showing at the 2009 MEP elections.
in 1966. In 1973 he entered St Aloysius' College in Birkirkara
, where he obtained secondary education up to sixth form until 1980. He read law at the University of Malta
from 1980 and graduated as Doctor of Laws in 1986.
Maltese people
The Maltese are an ethnic group indigenous to the Southern European nation of Malta, and identified with the Maltese language. Malta is an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea...
lawyer that has been practicing law since 1987, principally within the sphere of corporate and financial services and international contracts.
Legal Profession
Alex joined Emmanuel Mallia and Associates (MaltaMalta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
) as a trainee in 1984 and became a member on graduation in 1986. Throughout his career, Dr. Perici Calscione acted as legal advisor to a number of leading Maltese and foreign companies and organizations. He has also assisted a number of companies and organizations in the identification of EU funds for their particular projects. Dr. Perici Calascione was appointed Commissioner of Justice by the Prime Minister of Malta
Prime Minister of Malta
The Prime Minister of Malta is the Head of Government of Malta.-Establishment of the office and developments:The office of "Head of Ministry" was created as soon as Malta was granted autonomous government in 1921. The 1921 constitution was suspended twice before being revoked...
in 1991. He is also a member of the legal team currently appearing for Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
before the highest court in Europe, The European Court of Justice
European Court of Justice
The Court can sit in plenary session, as a Grand Chamber of 13 judges, or in chambers of three or five judges. Plenary sitting are now very rare, and the court mostly sits in chambers of three or five judges...
. In 1996, Dr. Perici Calascione became a partner at Emmanuel Mallia and Associates (Malta).
Voluntary Organisations
Dr. Alex Perici Calscione has worked for a number of years within the sphere of voluntary organizations for disabled persons, primarily on the board of governors of Razzett tal-Hbiberija between 1998 and 2008.European Parliament Elections
Dr. Alex Perici Calascione is a member of the Nationalist Party (Partit Nazzjonalista)and on September 10, 2008 was approved as a candidate for the European Parliament elections, on behalf of the European People's Party–European DemocratsEuropean People's Party–European Democrats
The Group of the European People's Party , abbreviated to EPP Group, is a centre-right political group of the European Parliament...
. He had a poor showing at the 2009 MEP elections.
Education
Alex started primary school at St. Joseph Convent in Blata l-BajdaBlata l-Bajda
Blata l-Bajda is a suburb of Ħamrun in Malta, on the way to VallettaNotable buildings include the Chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and St. Joseph School, a school run by the Sisters of St. Joseph of the Apparition. Spencer Monument is also found in this hamlet.Maria Regina Girls...
in 1966. In 1973 he entered St Aloysius' College in Birkirkara
Birkirkara
Birkirkara or B'Kara is a city of 25,858 inhabitants in central Malta. It is the most populated town on the island and consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. It also houses one of the most famous colleges in Malta, St Aloysius' College...
, where he obtained secondary education up to sixth form until 1980. He read law at the University of Malta
University of Malta
The University of Malta is the highest educational institution in Malta Europe and is one of the most respected universities in Europe. The University offers undergraduate Bachelor's Degrees, postgraduate Master's Degrees and postgraduate Doctorates .-History:The University of Malta was founded in...
from 1980 and graduated as Doctor of Laws in 1986.