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Court Of Appeal Confirms That Non-Residents Can File Freedom Of Information Requests
On the 25th of January 2023 the Court of Appeal in its inferior jurisdiction confirmed a decision of the Data Protection Appeals Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) which had concluded that the five year residency requirement to...
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal Joins The German Professional Services Alliance
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal is proud to announce that it has recently joined the international alliance – The German Professional Services Alliance (GPSA). GPSA is an alliance of professional service firms in the areas...
Festive Season Offices Closure Notice
Our offices will be closed on particular days during the Christmas period, between the 26th December and the 01st of January 2023. We will however continue monitoring email traffic during this time, despite this being...
Office Closure Notice – Public Holiday
Please note that Thursday 08th December and Tuesday 13th December, are Public Holidays and our offices will therefore be closed on these two particular days. We would ask you to kindly copy any urgent enquiries to...
Renewal Of Shipping Insurance Blue Cards
On the 20th February 2023, the following annual Certificates ( as applicable ) will expire for most of the merchant vessels:- Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of Civil Liability for...
Dr Tonio Fenech Moderating A STEP Malta Trust Webinar
Law firm Partner Dr Tonio Fenech, will be moderating an online CPD seminar event organized by STEP Malta entitled “The Settlor may wish anything, but the Trustee must decide in the interests of the beneficiaries” on...
Malta Flag – Update On Authorized Classification Societies
A merchant vessel both at the time that is being registered as a Maltese ship and during the period of its registration under the Malta flag must be classed with a classification society authorised to issue statutory...
FFF Legal At The TAG Alliances Fall 2022 International Conference
The Law Firm shall be participating in this year’s TAG Alliances Fall 2022 International Conference in Dublin between the 19th and the 21st of October 2022. Partners Dr. Christian Farrugia and Dr. Denia Ellul will be...
FFF Legal At The STEP Malta Conference
Firm Partner, Dr Tonio Fenech, is attending the STEP Malta Conference 2022, titled “The evolution of fiduciary services: Keeping trusts relevant for the future” on the 06th and 07th October 2022. This international two...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
665 Aircraft Registered In Malta
From the latest statistics, 665 aircrafts are currently registered in Malta’s Aviation Register. This reflects a 500% growth in a period of ten years. Malta enacted the Aircraft Registration Act in 2010, which joins...
Right To Submit Freedom Of Information Requests Extended To Non-Residents
On the 24th of March 2022 the Maltese Data Protection Appeals Tribunal ruled in favour of Access Info Europe in a dispute regarding a freedom of information request made by Access Info to the Ministry of Home Affairs...
Enterprise4Peace – A CSR Initiative For The Displaced
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal, WH Partners and ARQ Group, all three being Malta based professional services organisations, have teamed up to launch a CSR initiative which we invite you to actively participate in. The...
FFF Legal’s International Legal Alliance TAGLaw Named “Elite” By Chambers & Partners
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal's international legal alliance, TAGLaw®, has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as “Elite” for 2022—the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances. This is the...
FFF Legal Contribution To The Real Estate Comparative Guide By Mondaq
A report by Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal providing expert analysis on key areas of Maltese law, practice and regulation in the booming real estate segment of the island’s economy appears in the Real Estate comparative...
Merchant Shipping Notice – Restrictive Measures
The Merchant Shipping Directorate has issued MS Notices to bring to the attention of all concerned, the new package of restrictive measures adopted by the Council of the European Union in relation to the Ukraine &...