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It has definitely been a challenging year for many industries around the world, however Malta’s maritime industry is experiencing exciting times both from a results perspective as well as in the light of a number of...

Article 214 (2) (b) (iii) of the Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the laws of Malta empowers the Maltese Courts ordering the dissolution of a company where the Court “is of the opinion that there are grounds of sufficient...

Article 325 of the Companies Act, Chapter 386 of the laws of Malta, vests the Registrar of Companies with the prerogative to strike a company off the register where he has reasonable cause to believe that a company has...

Article 2 (2) (c) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) states that it does not apply to the processing of personal data “by a natural person in the course of a purely personal or household activity”. In a...

On the 13th May 2020, the European Commission presented a package of guidelines and recommendations to help Member States gradually lift travel restrictions and allow tourism businesses to reopen, while respecting...

Air travel has been one of the hardest-hit industries due to the devasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst countries around the world have closed their borders and are on lock-down, this has caused a...

Due to the exceptional circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unexpected surge in online shopping by consumers as opposed to in-store shopping. In order to safeguard their health and mitigate...

In the light of the extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances brought about by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government, in agreement with the judiciary and the pertinent organs of the State, ordered the closure of...

Last week, the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (“IDPC”) launched an investigation into a leak of a large volume of personal data by a local IT company. But what is a “data breach” and when do...

In the midst of the current situation, the impact on the economy is being felt across all industries and various employers will inevitably consider looking into cost cutting measures. One of the most impactful...

As stipulated in the “International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping 1978,” as amended, all officers serving on board seagoing ships and hold certificates of competence not issued by...

Three legal notices (the “Legal Notices”) have been recently promulgated in anticipation of the possibility of a ‘No-Deal Brexit’.  The Legal Notices...

Earlier this year, the European Commission devised new Regulations setting out comprehensive rules ensuring “safe, secure and sustainable operations of drones”, both for commercial and personal use. I. Commission...

The fragmented regulatory framework in place for chauffeur-driven vehicles, hindering the interest of both the passengers and operators alike, required expeditious review of the current regulations. It is in response...

The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued an Information Notice to remind all concerned on the potential safety issues related to the excessive consumption of alcohol onboard merchant vessels and yachts. Reference...

The MFSA as the competent authority dealing with Virtual Financial Assets recently published a consultation document (the “Consultation Document”) as part of its capital markets strategy in order to provide further...

Earlier this year, the EU adopted the text for two new Directives in the context on consumer protection in the digital market: (i) the Digital Content Directive; and (ii) the Sale of Goods Directive. The Directives are...

In view of the legislative amendments made to Chapter 373 of the Laws of Malta, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and its subsidiary legislation, the ‘Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism...

A Brief Commentary by Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal on the introduction of EU Prospectus Regulation (EU Regulation 2017/1129), governing securities offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market...

The laws regulating the letting of property in Malta have over the years witnessed a number of amendments which in most cases attempt to balance out the position of the lessor and the lessee. The Rent laws were...

A Current Legal Overview of the Avoidance of Damage to Third Party Property Regulations, 2019 On the 13th June 2019, the Government of Malta ordered an immediate suspension of any works being carried out across Malta...

The constitutional case The Federation of Estate Agents v. Direttur Ġenerali (Kompetizzjoni) et. [87/2013 JPG] decided on 3rd May 2016, triggered important legal discussions which culminated in an overhaul of the...

As consumers of electronic communications services, we consume the service we buy all the time - when watching our favourite film or series, when calling our friends or when checking the latest news update online. As...

An act to repeal and replace the Trademarks Act, Chapter 416 of the Laws of Malta has been published and shall soon come into force. The new Trademarks Act, Chapter 596 of the Laws of Malta ( the “Act”) transposes...

In a recent judgement delivered by Malta’s Court of Appeal (Inferior jurisdiction) (“the COA”) on the 25th March 2019, the COA reached some interesting conclusions on termination which will serve as guidance to...