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Announcement – Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal
We are pleased to announce that Dr Tonio Fenech, co-founder of the law firm, has transitioned his role from partner to that of senior consultant to the Firm with effect from the 1st April 2023. In this capacity, Tonio...
TAG Alliances Regional Meeting 2023 – Malta
Our law firm will be co-hosting the upcoming 2023 Europe, Middle East, & Africa Regional Meeting in Malta between the 15th and the 17th of June 2023. This meeting is open to TAG Alliances members around the world,...
Office Closure Notice – Public Holiday
Please note that Friday 31st March 2023 is a Public Holiday and our offices will therefore be closed on this particular day. We would ask you to kindly copy any urgent enquiries to [email protected].
Dr. Tonio Fenech Moderator At The STEP Malta Conference
Law firm Partner Dr Tonio Fenech will be moderating the discussion at a conference to be jointly organized by STEP Malta and the Malta Business Network on the 17th April 2023, under the title “Family Offices – Are They...
FFF Legal’s International Legal Alliance TAGLaw Named “Elite” by Chambers & Partners for Tenth Year
Fenech Farrugia Fiott Legal’s international legal alliance, TAGLaw®, has again been recognized by Chambers & Partners as “Elite” for 2023—the highest ranking awarded to legal networks and alliances. This is the...
Dr. Tonio Fenech Moderator At The Opportunities In Business Jets 2023 Conference
Law firm Partner Dr Tonio Fenech, will be moderating a panel discussion on an important topic of "Air Urban Mobility", during the Opportunities in Business Jets conference, on the 22nd of March 2023, in Malta. This...
Duties Of Directors: Mitigating Liabilities
The duties of directors are inherently complex. The complexity surrounding directors’ can be attributed to three interconnected reasons. First, the duties of directors are contained in several laws, including: (i) the...
Preliminary Ruling Concerning The Right Of Access Of The Data Subject
On the 12th of January 2023, a preliminary ruling in the proceedings of RW v Österreichische Post AG, was pronounced by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) concerning the right of access of the data...
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...
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...