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Legal market overview

Malta’s legal market remained robust throughout 2012, with the strong financial services and capital markets sectors providing work for firms. The country’s resilient economy and tax incentives have attracted interest from international investors, particularly from the US. 2011 saw the Malta International Ship Register become the largest ship registry in Europe, a sign of the jurisdiction’s strong maritime sector. The increasing number of ship and yacht registrations has led to a proportionate increase in litigation and arbitration arising from mortgage defaults and other issues. Aviation work has also increased since the 2010 Aircraft Registration Act, and several firms have been quick to capitalise, notably Mamo TCV Advocates and EMD Advocates, both of which have robust aviation practices.

Full-service firms dominate the market, with Camilleri Preziosi Advocates, Ganado & Associates, GVTH Advocates, and Fenech & Fenech Advocates being prominent. Dingli & Dingli Law Firm is notable for its specialist maritime practice. Simon Tortell & Associates retains a significant market presence despite the death of Simon Tortell in 2012, and has particular expertise in banking, finance, corporate and M&A matters. Zammit & Associates – Advocates changed its name to CSB Advocates to reflect its membership of CSB Group.

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Legal Developments in Malta

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  • Maltese Depositary Liability Post-AIFMD

    With the transposition of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (" AIFMD ") in the offing, analysis on the transformation and legal implications of such on the role of the Depositary as a key and core service provider to Alternative Investment Funds (" AIFs ") is significant, given the central function and responsibility this position was conferred within this industry. 
    - Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

  • An Analysis of the Definition of Investment Advice under Maltese Law

    Investment advice a kind of investment service which may be provided by an investment service provider licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) under the Investment Services Act (ISA). With the exception of a category 4 licence holder.
    - Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

  • Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) Implementation Takes Shape in Malta

    The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive ("AIFMD" or "the Directive") has been in discussion since its announcement in April of 2009, but the detail of its implementation has, until fairly recently, been somewhat unclear. However, following the issuing of a number of consultation documents and other instruments there is now far more clarity on the subject. This article will seek to provide an overview of the various instruments by means of which the Directive is to be introduced into Maltese law and will also briefly touch upon the effect that these changes will have on the structure of Maltese funds legislation.  
    - Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

  • Fund Managers Relocate to Malta

    Malta has experienced consistent growth in the funds sector since the jurisdiction's accession to the EU in 2004, such that today it is legitimate to consider the country as a mature, well-established domicile rather than an emerging one. In fact the jurisdiction now hosts around 500 funds pursuing a variety of strategies, as well as a complete ecosystem of support services providers such as fund administrators, law firms and audit firms. The sector has now evolved to the point where managers are not just using the country as a domicile for funds, but are also increasingly looking at the jurisdiction as a domicile for their fund management operations.
    - Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

  • Malta emerges as a Forex domicile

    Starting circa the beginning of 2010, Malta has seen increasing interest in the Forex sector, an industry which only a handful of years ago was practically non-existent. Different kinds of forex operators, ranging from introducing brokers all the way through to fund managers focusing on forex as an asset class and fully fledged market makers have chosen Malta as their European base of operations. Various authorisations have already been issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority (The MFSA) to such operations, and with many other applications pending before the regulator, additional growth appears to be a certainty in the forthcoming months. In fact, there are already clear clues that forex is set to become, alongside stalwarts such as hedge funds and insurance captives, an important pillar of the Maltese financial services offering.
    - Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

  • EMIs - A Shift to a Lighter Regulatory Regime

    Recent amendments to the Financial Institutions Act (Chapter 376 of the Laws of Malta) (the “Act”) have effectively brought the regulation of EMIs in Malta.
    - CSB Advocates

  • Malta Tax Treatment of Royalties Derived From Patents

    Introduction – Malta’s Taxable Base Persons ordinarily resident and domiciled in Malta (including companies incorporated in Malta) are chargeable to tax in Malta on a worldwide basis in terms of the Income Tax Act.
    - CSB Advocates

  • The Malta Option is “in-the-Money”

    Unsurprising tradition
    - CSB Advocates

  • The Enforcement of Malta-registered Mortgages

    The Enforcement of Malta-registered Mortgages, ‘In Rem’ Actions AgainstVessels Sailing in Maltese Waters, and the Recognition of Foreign-RegisteredMortgages 
    - CSB Advocates

  • The Reinforcement of Malta’s Role as a Regulatory Hub for Remote Gaming

    A consideration of the salient legal and political developments that have strengthened the foundations of Malta’s remote gaming industry.
    - CSB Advocates

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  • Sayenko Kharenko – legal counsel on the acquisition of ING’s securities and custody services bus

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    - Sayenko Kharenko

  • LS Horizon Limited advised PTG Energy Public Company Limited

    LS Horizon Limited has advised PTG Energy Public Company Limited (the " Company "), which operates the business of distribution of petroleum products and equipment for gas stations, including fuel selling through its PT petrol stations, in connection with its initial public offering (" IPO ") and listing of its shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (" SET ").
    - LS Horizon Limited

  • Penningtons establishes pensions team with two senior lateral hires

    Penningtons Solicitors LLP has recruited partner Maria Riccio and associate Rupert Graham-Evans to lead its newly established pensions law team. Working between the firm's Hampshire and London offices, they will also support Penningtons' regional offices across Cambridge and the South East, advising clients in the UK and internationally.
    - Penningtons Solicitors LLP

  • Matouk Bassiouny Advises Emirates NBD PJSC on the USD 500 Million Acquisition of BNP Paribas S.A.E.

    Matouk Bassiouny advised Emirates NBD PJSC on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of BNP Paribas S.A.E. in Egypt.  The value of the transaction amounted to USD 500 million. The Share Purchase Agreement was signed in December 2012 and closing took place in Cairo on Sunday June 9 th 2013. 
    - DLA Matouk Bassiouny

  • Partner and Senior Associate join Matouk Bassiouny's Dispute Resolution group

    We are delighted to inform you that Johanne Cox joins Matouk Bassiouny as a Partner in the firm's Dispute Resolution group. Johanne has practiced international arbitration in Egypt for a number of years, prior to which, she practiced arbitration in London and Paris at leading international law firms.  She is recognized in Legal 500 (2013) as "very experienced and knowledgeable", adding a "great dynamic" to her law firm's practice.  Johanne is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, a Solicitor-Advocate in England and Wales, and an accredited Mediator.
    - DLA Matouk Bassiouny

  • Landmark Supreme Court judgement on the Rights of Depositors in Cyprus

    On 07.06.2013 the Supreme Court issued its judgment in the context of the first recourses filed by depositors and challenging the effect on depositors' funds of the recent bank resolution measures. The judgment is a very welcome development and should be viewed as a significant stepping stone in the future developments of the promotion of depositors' claims.
    - Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC

  • Kochański Zięba Rapala & Partners law firm is a laureate of the European Medal 2013

    Kochański Zięba Rapala & Partners law firm is honored to announce that it has been awarded the European Medal 2013 in the Final of the 24th Edition of the Competition organized by the Business Centre Club in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and under the honorary patronage of the European Economic and Social Committee.
    - Kochanski Zieba Rapala & Partners

  • Georg Fischer to acquire majority stake in Hakan Plastik of Turkey

    Georg Fischer Ltd. (GF) signed a share purchase agreement on 7 May 2013 to acquire majority stake in Hakan Plastik A.S., with an option to acquire the remaining shares in following years. 
    - Paksoy

  • Hengeler Mueller advises CEWE on transformation of legal form

    The Annual General Meeting of CEWE COLOR Holding AG has approved the change the company's legal form into a partnership limited by shares - Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA). The change of the legal form includes the transfer of the business currently conducted by CEWE COLOR AG & Co. OHG to CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA.
    - Hengeler Mueller

  • Hengeler Mueller advises Grammer AG on refinancing by certificate of indebtedness

    Grammer AG (Amberg), a leading supplier of automotive interior and seating systems, has issued loans evidenced by certificate of indebtedness (Schuldscheindarlehen) in the amount of € 90 million which is divided into tranches of 4 and 6 years as well as fixed and variable interest rate tranches. Grammer AG is refinancing an existing loan evidenced by certificate of indebtedness of 2006 prior to maturity in August with part of the issuing proceeds.
    - Hengeler Mueller
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