Updates In Relation To The Work Life Balance Directive
In recent decades, the need to promote a work-life balance and enact the necessary policies to promote and enforce same, has been predominant. The Work Life Balance Directive imposed a time limit on member states to implement the necessary rules, with the minimum...
Malta Chapter In The Chambers Corporate Governance 2022 Guide
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal are proud to have, once again, contributed to the Malta Chapter in the Chambers Corporate Governance 2022 Guide. The publication provides legal commentary on rules, requirements and practices adopted by businesses and covers the important...
Language Inconsistencies In EU Regulations
How the EU Courts address problems of interpretation arising from such inconsistencies To date, there are a total of twenty four languages which the European Union considers to be official languages, making the legal framework of the European Union inherently...
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal At The Malta Superyacht Symposium
Joseph Fenech, Shipping & Yachting Executive at Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal, and Peter Valentino, Business Development Associate at ARQ Group, have attended the first edition of the Malta Superyacht Symposium. The symposium has brought together all the local major...
MALTA Shipping Registry News – Batteries On Commercial Yachts
The evolution of yachts, in size, and the form and function of their garages/storage spaces have led to an increase in risks associated with fire. Also from recent fire incidents’ investigations, it has been found that the storage/charging of lithium-ion battery packs...
Satabank’s €327,500 Fine Reduced To €68,000
On the 25th May 2022, the Court of Appeal in its Inferior Jurisdiction, decided an appeal filed by the Competent Person appointed by the MFSA to represent Satabank plc in terms of Art 29(1)(b) of the Banking Act, challenging the imposition by the Financial...
MALTA Shipping Registry News – Minimum Basic Wage
The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a notice which refer to the minimum basic wage for able seafarers. For each calendar month of service the minimum wage for this rank has been revised as follows:- As of the 01st January 2023, it shall not be less than USD...
Recruitment Of Lawyers – Commercial Law And Financial Services Teams
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal is a well-established law firm, with offices in Valletta and Birkirkara, which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to local and foreign individuals and businesses. In providing its services, the Firm is solution-driven and...
Dr Tonio Fenech Contribution in Burlingtons Publication
Parter, Dr Tonio Fenech has contributed his insights through an article published by Burlingtons Group, in their 2022 winter edition publication, titled Maltese Law And The Regulation Of Family Trust Companies. Within his article, Dr Fenech, delves into various...
Commercial Yachts Extended Range Tender Guidelines
With its proactive approach, particularly in the yachting sector, the Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued a Commercial Yachts Extended Range Tender guidelines. These Guidelines will be applicable from the 01st of June 2022 and are applicable only to Malta...