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December 5, 2022

The Stella Maris Band Club Eviction Highlights An Unconstitutional Amendment To The Civil Code

The right to enjoy one’s property is enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights and Property Rights. This right…

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November 14, 2022

A Long-Awaited Triumph for the Malta Playing Fields Association

On the 13th of October 2022, the Malta Court of Appeals made its decision regarding a contentious case centred, yet…

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October 26, 2022

Is The Right To Enjoyment Of Property A Given?

In this article, we'll look at how the Maltese Constitution and the European Convention of Human Rights tackle one's right…

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May 6, 2022

New Supervision Function to Regulate Capital Markets

A major advancement has been announced by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) with the purpose of enhancing Malta’s capital…

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April 19, 2022

Compensation for Expropriation: The Approaching Deadline

The deadline is approaching to claim compensation in certain cases of expropriation

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April 11, 2022

Case Report: Admissibility of “Privileged” Documents

Bringing or defending cases against public bodies often involves a juggling exercise between the public interest and individual rights. This…

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March 21, 2022

What is a Protected Cell Company?

The Protected Cell Company (‘PCC’) is considered a highly attractive structure in the field of insurance. Upon the advent of…

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March 16, 2022

Amendments to the Gaming Authorisation and Compliance Directive – Eligibility and Ongoing Competency

A number of important changes to the Maltese legislative framework regulating the gaming industry were recently implemented. The following is…

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February 25, 2022

How has Malta responded to the rise of AI?

The digital revolution is the greatest dynamic force in our ever-changing world. The field of Advanced Digital Technologies (ADT) is…

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February 2, 2022

New Statutory Forms – Amendments to the Companies Act

Several amendments have been implemented into the Companies Act (Cap. 386 of the Laws of Malta) by virtue of Act…

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December 23, 2021

Malta’s New Passenger Yacht Code: Commercial Yachts to Carry More Than 12 Passengers in International Waters

By Merchant Shipping Notice no. 171, the Merchant Shipping Directorate officially adopted the much-anticipated Passenger Yacht Code (PYC). The Code…

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November 22, 2021

Article 495A: A Solution for Co-owners in Dispute

The sight of old and once-beautiful vacant properties languishing in a state of abandonment is all too common in Malta,…

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October 11, 2021

Entering a New Financial Era: Restrictions on Cash Transactions

“Cash in itself is not a method of laundering the proceeds of crime, nor is it an illegal commodity; rather…

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October 6, 2021

What To Do With Unfair Rent?

Over the last few years, we have seen an increasing number of judgments issued both by the Maltese Courts as…

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September 9, 2021

Case Report: Disclosure in Tender Processes

A tender issued by the Active Ageing and Community Care for offers for the “the Provision of Cleaning Services using…

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August 25, 2021

Justice Reform – The Expedition of Appeal Proceedings

On the 1st of August 2021, all the provisions of Act No. XXXII of 2021, entitled the Justice Reform (Civil…

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August 10, 2021

Freezing Client Monies – Justification is Key!

Banking institutions may have to exercise extra caution in exercising discretion to deny the release of funds. As seen in…

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February 26, 2021

The Power of Attorney – an indispensable tool

It is not surprising that the Power of Attorney has become an increasingly important legal tool, particularly amidst today’s global…

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September 18, 2020

Expropriated Property: Is the clock ticking on your compensation rights?

In the last couple of months, teleworking has joined the buzzwords for 2020, seeing both businesses and employees scrambling towards…

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June 9, 2020

Covid-19 cancelled my Package Tour

Covid-19 has not only cancelled flights, but tourist packages of all sorts too. Often, the consumer resorts to a travel…

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The Stella Maris Band Club Eviction Highlights An Unconstitutional Amendment To The Civil Code

A Long-Awaited Triumph for the Malta Playing Fields Association

Is The Right To Enjoyment Of Property A Given?

New Supervision Function to Regulate Capital Markets

Compensation for Expropriation: The Approaching Deadline

Case Report: Admissibility of “Privileged” Documents

What is a Protected Cell Company?

Amendments to the Gaming Authorisation and Compliance Directive – Eligibility and Ongoing Competency

How has Malta responded to the rise of AI?

New Statutory Forms – Amendments to the Companies Act

Malta’s New Passenger Yacht Code: Commercial Yachts to Carry More Than 12 Passengers in International Waters

Article 495A: A Solution for Co-owners in Dispute

Entering a New Financial Era: Restrictions on Cash Transactions

What To Do With Unfair Rent?

Case Report: Disclosure in Tender Processes

Justice Reform – The Expedition of Appeal Proceedings

Freezing Client Monies – Justification is Key!

The Power of Attorney – an indispensable tool

Expropriated Property: Is the clock ticking on your compensation rights?

Covid-19 cancelled my Package Tour

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