Author: Diane DimechPublished: 03rd December 2024Employment Unit Brief summary of this Act The primary objective of the enactment of the Health and Safety at Work Act (the “Act”) is to promote and safeguard the health and safety of workers at their workplace....
Author: Sarah Anne BorgPublished: 03rd October 2024Corporate & Commercial Unit As part of the European Union’s Green Deal and its objective for fostering an environmentally sustainable circular economy, on the 13th of June 2024, the European Parliament and the...
Author: Sarah Anne BorgPublished: 01st October 2024Corporate & Commercial Unit The Council of Europe has on the 17th of May 2024, finalised a first of its kind, legally binding draft international treaty on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy and...
Author: Dr Ramona GaleaPublished: 24th September 2024Litigation Unit On the 17th July 2024, the Court of Appeal (inferior jurisdiction) in the case ‘Michael Scicluna v. Middlesea Insurance plc and Laferla Insurance Agency Limited’, dismissed the defendant’s appeal and...
Authors: Dr Luisa BriffaPublished: 23rd September 2024Regulated Industries Sustainability is at our doorstep, ready to be embraced. The EU has built a robust legislative framework to aid its transition into a low carbon economy. A recent addition is the Directive on...
Authors: Dr Luisa BriffaPublished: 18th September 2024Regulated Industries Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—but a new golden standard in business, driving businesses to balance profitability with responsibility for a greener, more ethical future. The EU has...
Authors: Dr Madeleine Gauci | Dr Sarah Anne BorgPublished: 22nd July 2024Real Estate & Construction Unit Act No. XX of 2024 (the “Amending Act”) introduces significant changes to the Private Residential Leases Act, Chapter 604 of the laws of Malta (the “Act”). The...
Author: Dr Ramona GaleaPublished: 27th June 2024Litigation Unit The relevant articles within the Civil Code regulating acquisitive prescription are the following; i. Article 2107(1) of the Civil Code:“Prescription is a mode of acquiring a right by a continuous,...
Author: Mr. Joseph FenechPublished: 28th May 2024Maritime Unit The United Kingdom Administrations have announced they will now issue Flag State Endorsements (FSEs) for Maltese Yacht Certificates of Competence (CoCs), as confirmed by the Professional Yachting...
Author: Dr Ramona GaleaPublished: 06th May 2024Litigation Unit In the case Thomas Pinter v Registrar of Companies decided on the 22nd April 2022, the Commercial Court presided by the Honourable Judge Dr Ian Spiteri Bailey upheld the applicant’s request for the revival...
Published: 11th April 2024Corporate & Commercial Unit A recent report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has determined that Malta is largely compliant with the standards of transparency and exchange of information upon...
Author: Mr. Joseph FenechPublished: 22nd March 2024Maritime Unit Following extensive consultation with various industry stake holders, including yacht builders, yacht owners, yacht repair yards, specialised service providers, manufacturers, Recognised Organisations,...
