Meet the Partners
Tim Dambrauskas
Tim Dambrauskas
Co-founder and Partner
Tim Dambrauskas is co-founder & partner at DZ Advisory company. DZ Advisory is a private client firm specializing in be-spoke consultancy to HNWI, ultra-HNWI and family offices who are seeking to relocate, invest or expand their businesses and personal wealth in a financially stable EU country.
Tim Dambrauskas has been in the Private Client advisory business for over 15 years. He started his career in 2004 in Riga, Latvia and three years down the line, Mr. Dambrauskas moved to the companies headquarters in Cyprus and joined a top international advisory firm, where for 5 years he occupied a managerial role with gaining extensive practical experience advising private clients in the field of private tax and asset structuring. In 2014, Tim Dambrauskas moved to Malta and took up the managerial position at one of the top and largest consulting and advisory firms in Malta within their Tax and International Client Services Department. In few years Mr. Dambrauskas was promoted to Partner role and was leading its International Private Client Services department. As a proficient speaker of Latvian, English and Russian coupled with his experience, Tim is a regular speaker and delegate at international events, conferences and seminars on tax, immigration and wealth management. He has also penned a number of articles which have been featured in international magazines and publications related to his areas of expertise.
In his position in relation to International Private Client Services, Tim provides HNWI & UHNWI international private clients and families with tailor-made solutions for their structures, asset protection and personal wealth. His areas of specialization are private tax, asset and wealth structuring, as well as citizenship and residence planning. Tim has completed various Executive Education programs including comprehensive Program for Leadership Development/PLD 28 (alternative to an Executive MBA) from Harvard Business School, obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from CIM and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics (BSs Econ.) from the University of Latvia. In 2019 Mr. Dambrauskas has achieved Alumni status from Harvard Business School.
Oliver Zammit
Oliver Zammit
Co-founder and Partner
Oliver Zammit is co-founder and partner at DZ Advisory, a consulting, tax and advisory firm that offers boutique solutions to private clients and family offices. He successfully assisted multiple HNWI and UHNWI clients to relocate and invest in Malta.
Oliver headed the Tax and International Client Services department of a top-tier international company as a director and later as Partner for 4 years assisting HNWI and U-HNWI on residency and citizenship programmes, corporate and tax services. Prior to this, Oliver held the position of a CFO with a listed Swedish Company and later as Senior Advisor in a legal and corporate services firm, providing thorough and rationale advice on diversified subjects, primarily being immigration, corporate and tax structures, gaming, Fintech and licencing of businesses in regulated industries.
Oliver is licensed as an Agent by Community Malta Agency in terms of the Agents (Licences) Regulations, 2020 and may represent clients for their citizenship or residency application in Malta. Oliver is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Malta Institute of Taxation. He graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy (Honours) degree in 2003 and a Masters in Financial Services in 2008, both from the University of Malta and currently reading for Board Director Diploma with the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland.
Our Management Team
Alexandra Dimech
Alexandra Dimech
Legal counsel
Alexandra started her legal career with a law firm as a trainee in the litigation department, and in 2015 joined the legal department of the International Client Services arm of a leading mid-tier audit firm where she managed a portfolio of clients operating in various sectors, assisted iGaming clients with obtaining a licence from the Malta Gaming Authority and assisted with their regulatory and compliance obligations, advised on and saw through a number of mergers and acquisitions, advised clients on ownership structures, VAT and registration matters in the yachting and aviation sectors and provided corporate legal counsel and services to both local and foreign clients.
Alexandra is a certified Key Person with the Malta Gaming Authority representing B2B and B2C iGaming licencees in their regulatory compliance matters.
Alexandra loves her work and enjoys each new project as she gets it, staying motivated by the knowledge that people don’t ‘buy’ what you do but rather, why you do it. For Alexandra, it’s for the closing of a deal, for the successful negotiations, for the desired result, for the trust of the client and for the learning curves and the knowledge along the way.
Alexandra savours a problem and enjoys devising a solution, and although her experience goes into different areas, her true passion are those jobs that afford her most client interaction and negotiation with other parties. Dynamic, client-focused and a problem-solver, Alexandra is keen on building lasting relationships with her clients and finds that to work with people from all over the world is very rewarding
At DZ Advisory Alexandra acts as counsel for private clients, specifically in relation to applications for Maltese citizenship and residency, and accommodates clients with assistance in their estate planning and iGaming endeavours as well as with respect to requirements as to yachts and jets and their registration and operation in and from Malta.
Languages: Native Maltese and English
Demis Buttigieg
Demis Buttigieg
Legal counsel
Demis started his legal career in 2021 as a legal counsel with a mid-tier local corporate service provider where he managed a portfolio of international clients operating in various sectors. In 2022, he joined a reputable international tax and audit firm whereby he formed part of the corporate and tax team. His latest experience was that of a legal counsel for a multi-disciplinary firm. During his career, Demis oversaw and assisted clients in a number of mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, iGaming solutions, provided corporate legal counsel and services to both local and foreign clients.
Demis loves his work and enjoys the challenges that new projects offer. His main priority is the needs of the client and to treat any task which may arise with the utmost professional diligence and efficiency.
At DZ Advisory, Demis acts as counsel for private clients, specifically in relation to applications for Maltese citizenship and residency and accommodates clients with assistance in their estate planning endeavours as well as with their registration and operation in and from Malta.
Languages: Native Maltese and English
Ann Marie Lia
Ann Marie Lia
Director of Operations
In 2015, Ann Marie graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Malta. She furthered her studies to obtain a Masters degree in Strategic Marketing from the London School of Business and Finance in 2019.
Ann Marie started her professional career working at an MFSA licensed investment firm offering Discretionary Portfolio Management service to mostly local retail and institutional clients. Through her almost 9-year journey working at this firm, Ann Marie grew to become the Deputy CEO, administering the full operations of the firm and took on multiple roles including that of being the Company Secretary and the Relationship Manager.
At DZ Advisory Ann Marie acts as the Director of Operations managing the day-to-day operations with a constant development approach and ensuring long-term strategic growth.
Languages: Native Maltese and English.
Maria Debono
Maria Debono
Financial controller
Maria graduated with a Master’s degree in Accountancy in 2019 at the University of Malta and she is a fellow member of the Malta Institute of Accountants. Maria started working in audit in 2016 as an Associate within a mid-tier firm while completing her studies. Following her graduation, Maria became promoted to a Junior Auditor and she was later promoted to a Senior Auditor.
Maria started as a Financial Controller at DZ Advisory Ltd in July 2021, after gaining various experiences in assisting numerous clients in the audit industry.
Maria is hardworking, determined and has an eye for detail in every task she is presented with. She strives to improve on her skills and bring a better version of her work.
Languages: Native Maltese and English.
Nathalie Galea
Nathalie Galea
Marketing manager
An experienced marketing manager at DZ Advisory with a demonstrated history of working in the premium sector. A strong media professional who developed a keen interest on the brand development of international high-end brands. With years heading marketing departments, Nathalie has established solid B2C and B2B marketing strategies that are tailor-made for the business’ objectives to maximize growth. She is highly skilled in production and project management, design thinking, digital marketing and customer-care principles.
A bilingual strong media expert and a very creative individual who can perform professionally under pressure and execute campaigns with a constant analytical approach.
Languages: Native Maltese and English.
Yuanyuan Zhang
Yuanyuan Zhang
Director of Asia market
A proficient client relationship expert focusing on the Asian immigration sector at DZ Advisory. Graduating from the European University of Singapore and worked in managerial positions for one of the top companies in Singapore and Malta, Yuanyuan developed a strong knowledge of the far east business market and philosophy. She continued to progress in Malta by joining one of the top international advisory firm, where she assisted Chinese speakers to evolve in their personal and business affairs. At DZ advisory, Yuanyuan help UHNWI and HNWI obtaining their Maltese residency (MPRP) and Citizenship (CDI). Her comprehensive knowledge and experience in the Asian and European continents allow her to professionally guide her clients efficiently. Yuanyuan’s high success rate is sustained with trustworthy and constant customer care support.
Languages: Native Chinese, fluent in English and basic competency in Japanese.
Tatiana Kalikina
Tatiana Kalikina
Senior client relationship executive
An energetic, ambitious and hardworking senior client relationship executive in the international client sector at DZ Advisory specializing in Russia and CIS. She has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that she undertakes, or situation that she is presented with. Tatiana always strive to achieve the highest standard possible when assisting UHNWI and HNWI in obtaining their Maltese Citizenship (CDI) and Residency (MPRP). She possesses excellent communication skills, and has both the ability and experience to relate to a wide range of people.
Tatiana is a customer-focused individual who can work very well under pressure as well as finding the best solution in difficult situations. From her previous experiences in working with top tier companies, she can lead projects from start to finish excellently, starting from negotiation phase, accounting and storage of required documentation and sensitive data, presentation and preparation for government authorities and third-party entities. Tatiana execute all tasks with highest scrutiny.
Languages: Native Russian and fluent in English.
Anna Rezk
Anna Rezk
Senior client relationship executive
An experienced immigration expert specializing in Maltese citizenship for exceptional services while demonstrating solid expertise in the CIS private client sector. Holding a Masters degree in management, Anna can meticulously create a boutique plan for UHNWI and HNWI looking to expand their businesses in Malta or those looking to obtain their second Residency and Citizenship in an ever-growing EU country. Through her eight-year career in a multi-international premium company, she has excelled in different tiers following a very high success rate in helping individuals from different continents accomplish their Maltese residency (MPRP) and citizenship (CDI) efficiently. Proven to be trustworthy in dealing with sensitive data, Anna can diligently guide clients on new prospects for their personal and family matters.
Languages: Native in Russian, fluent in Italian and English.
Olga Dmitriyeva
Olga Dmitriyeva
Client Relationship Executive
A multi-lingual professional with robust Customer Relationship Management and hospitality skills, committed to delivering exceptional service through transparent and trustworthy practices in the private client sector. Olga brings a diverse background and experience to the team, who constantly excels in creating safe and open communication in challenging situations, fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Olga Holds a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Industry from Vysoká škola obchodní v Praze (2011-2014) and has completed an intermediate-level Microsoft Office Certification at the Faculty of Informatics and Statistics, VŠE Prague (2010). Her academic training equipped her with the right expertise to assist HNWI and U-HNWI with the best bespoke client service. With a proactive and optimistic approach she implements efficient workflows for positive outcomes, that enables her to deliver high-quality outcomes in both service-oriented and operational environments.
Living in Malta for the past 8 years, Olga developed a first-hand experience on the country’s advantages which goes beyond education, healthcare and lifestyle and can recommend the best routes to successful citizenship and residency by investment possibilities that Malta offers.
Before joining DZ Advisory, she worked as a Casino Senior Specialist and Customer Support Advisor. In these roles, she developed strong expertise in customer service management, conflict resolution, and strategic collaboration with key stake holders, while ensuring compliance with legal and financial regulations and responsible gaming policies. Olga's ability to communicate fluently in English, Russian, Italian, and Spanish allowed her to engage effectively with diverse international clientele, further enhancing her global competence in a fast-paced digital gaming environment.
Her vast corporate experience includes a 13-year experience in language tutoring, specializing in the instruction of English, Italian, Russian, Czech, and Spanish to non-native speakers. She has demonstrated proficiency in designing tailored pedagogical approaches, developing customized lesson plans, and utilizing both in-person and online platforms for instruction, allowing her to deliver effective and engaging lessons to a wide variety of learners. Her work in language education reflects her commitment to fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting linguistic proficiency.
Olga’s academic credentials are complemented by her professional certifications, which include Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), issued by the TEFL Org in November 2016.
Throughout her career, Olga has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence in customer service, cultural competence, and multilingual communication. Her proactive but diligent approach, combined with her ability to adapt to diverse professional environments, underscores her dedication and commitment to deliver the most outstanding service to our esteemed clientele.
Languages: Native Russian, fluent in English, Italian and Czech languages. Elementary Spanish.
Kamila Arifzhonova
Kamila Arifzhonova
Senior client relationship executive
A customer-focused professional working in the private client sector. Before moving permanently to Malta, Kamila graduated from the Russian Presidential Academy in International Business studies for Foreign Regional studies, focusing on the East Asia Regional Studies for Chinese Economy and Politics. Joining DZ Advisory offered her an excellent opportunity to continue assisting UHNWI and HNWI clients from CIS countries who are seeking new opportunities in Malta. Through her qualified political and economic point of view, Kamila can resourcefully advise on immigration and relocation matters that the Maltese residency (MPRP) and citizenship (CDI) programmes can offer.
Languages: Native Uzbek and Russian, fluent in English. Basic competency in Chinese
Olfa Zairi
Olfa Zairi
Senior client relationship executive
A client relationship executive at DZ Advisory who demonstrates high communication skills when dealing with south European countries, MENA regions. In the last 7 years, she has been working in a top-tier advisory firm within the immigration sector as a client relations agent to assist several clients in obtaining their second residency (MPRP) and citizenship (CDI) successfully. Olfa has generated an extensive amount of experience by assisting Arabic and French speakers in their specific requirements to smoothly settle and reside in Malta. The accuracy and transparent approach that she takes are the key tools to guide her clients achieve and succeed in their prosperities.
Languages: Native Arabic, fluent in French, English and Maltese
Yimin Lyu
Yimin Lyu
Client relationship executive
Yimin is a business management graduate from Zhejiang University of Technology who joined our Asia-relation department at DZ Advisory to assist HNWI and Ultra-HNWI in acquiring residency and citizenship by investment in Malta. In the last 6 years, she achieved a high level of organizational, legal, compliance and privacy skills which led her to build a personalized customer relationship technique that guarantees the utmost confidentiality. Yimin develops a trustworthy connection with each of her clients that lead to a satisfactory process with successful results. Yimin decided to relocate to Malta herself seeking an exciting way of living in a European country that offers multiple benefits in addition to its exceptional healthcare and education.
Languages: Native Chinese, fluent in Mandarin and English languages.
Yichen Ho
Yichen Ho
Client relationship executive
Yichen is a highly organised individual who assists multiple clients in obtaining their Maltese citizenship and residency in Malta. She has seven years of experience working in an administrative environment gaining new organisational expertise, CRM skills, and efficient problem-solving techniques while boarding on risk and compliance tasks. With her understanding and analytic approach, Yichen can confidently assist her clients with ease and reliably. She developed a keen interest in Malta and the diverse opportunities that the country can offer to young individuals and families interested in relocating to a providentially EU country that offers excellent lifestyle, education, healthcare and investment prospects. Her enthusiasm has fondly grown towards the Mediterranean islands, making her an excellent choice to guide any person coming from the Asian continent to make Malta or Gozo their second home.
Languages: Native Chinese, fluent in Mandarin, Taiwanese and English languages.
Aleksandra Andrukovicha
Aleksandra Andrukovicha
Client relationship executive
A bilingual-native professional who focuses on generating accurate documentation and affect due diligence processes according to the Maltese Jurisdiction. Combining her analytical experience and communicative skills altogether from years of experience in business management roles, Aleksandra has become a customer-centric professional assisting U-HNWI and HNWI in the immigration department at DZ Advisory.
She is a hardworking individual with entrepreneurial skills who has been offering tailor nade services to many citizens around the globe to effectively obtain their Maltese residency (MPRP) and citizenship (CDI)
Languages: Native Russian, fluent in Latvian and English. Basic Spanish.
Sandra Agius
Sandra Agius
Front office and admin. exec.
Sandra is a resourceful and administrative individual occupying the position of front office and administration executive at DZ Advisory. Holding a 10-year experience in the gaming industry, Sandra carries a number of skills adhered from working in diverse and fast-paced environments, while harmonizing teamwork to guarantee precision in the day-to-day tasks. She is an organized and trustworthy professional who takes full ownership of any task she is presented with. She has a keen interest in furthering her knowledge and gaining new skills through new experiences and challenges, both on a personal level and also in a team. As a perseverant person, Sandra can work under pressure and she is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure excellent results.
Languages: Native Maltese and English, and fluent Italian.