Hatten M&A Advisory expands global network with strategic International Partner appointments

Hatten M&A Advisory has announced the appointment of two new international partners – Alex Sun and Lilly Pavlou – as part of its strategic push to expand its global footprint and strengthen cross-border merger and acquisition capabilities.

Alex Sun Appointed International Partner for China-EU

In a move that further positions Hatten M&A Advisory at the crossroads of East and West, Alex Sun has been appointed as International Partner to support Chinese investors exploring opportunities in Malta and Europe.

“At Hatten M&A Advisory, we believe collaboration goes beyond networking – it’s about creating strategic value and expanding our reach to better serve our clients,” said Jonathan Shaw, Partner at Hatten. “With Mr Sun, we feel confident that we can also cater for a specific strong niche and client profile.”

Mr Sun is a cross-cultural business advisor specialising in EU funding frameworks and China-Malta investment partnerships, with academic credentials in Banking, Finance, and Management from the University of Malta. Over the past decade, he has founded several ventures across immigration consultancy, digital marketing, corporate digitisation, and EU grant applications.

Fluent in Mandarin and deeply familiar with the Maltese business landscape, he brings a unique edge to Chinese investors looking to navigate EU markets. He plays a pivotal role in assisting startups and businesses with EU grant access and acquisitions of established European companies, particularly leveraging funding mechanisms such as Horizon Europe.

His focus on cross-border M&A blends Chinese strategic goals with European regulatory compliance, ensuring transactions are both efficient and aligned with funding cycles and long-term business objectives.

Lilly Pavlou joins as International Partner, broadening global event & deal-making networks

Simultaneously, Hatten M&A Advisory announced that Lilly Pavlou, Executive Director of QUBE Events, has also joined the firm as an International Partner, bringing with her an impressive global network and two decades of event and finance industry expertise.

With experience across multiple continents, Ms Pavlou has led QUBE Events to successfully host B2B events in over eleven countries, including Malta, Switzerland, Cyprus, Spain, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Greece, UAE, and the USA. She is widely regarded for her ability to connect businesses and create meaningful platforms for deal-making.

“This role allows me to leverage QUBE Events’ powerful international network to create valuable connections for Hatten M&A clients,” said Ms Pavlou. “I look forward to working with the talented team to deliver exceptional value and facilitate strategic partnerships.”

As International Partner, she will spearhead efforts to connect companies across borders, enabling Hatten M&A to access new markets and amplify its international reach.

“We are delighted to welcome Ms Pavlou to the team,” added Damian Mifsud, Partner at Hatten. “Her extensive global network and experience in strategic connections will be invaluable as we expand our international presence.”