Navigating Trade Wars: Establishing Robust Corporate Structures in Malta
By Priscilla Mifsud Parker In recent years and most especially in recent weeks, global trade wars have intensified, creating significant upheaval in international markets. These conflicts, characterized by escalating tariffs and trade barriers, have prompted businesses to reassess their operational strategies and risk management practices.
European Citizenship by Investment
By Jean-Philippe Chetcuti, Antoine Saliba Haig and Marina Magri Quo Vadis European Law on EU Citizenship, National Competence on Citizenship Acquisition Rules? This paper delineates the evolution of European Citizenship by Investment from the European Parliament’s debates at the onset of Malta’s Individual Investor Programme, to the closure of the Cyprus Investment Programme in 2020, …
Malta Residence
By Antoine Saliba Haig and Claudia Cilia Buhagiar Residence in Malta offers individuals and families the opportunity to live in a Mediterranean island known for its rich history, sunny climate, and high quality of life
Investing in Cybersecurity
By Danielle Mercieca Identifying Local Authorities and Incentives As European Cybersecurity Month unfolds, it’s an ideal time to examine how businesses in Malta can enhance their cybersecurity and resilience.
Strategic Real Estate Management for Malta Family Offices
By Maria Chetcuti Cauchi Managing Real Estate through Family Office Structures in Malta This article explores how family offices in Malta strategically manage real estate assets through tailored structures such as trusts and holding companies. It covers key legal and tax considerations, governance practices, rental management, and commercial property strategy, with a focus on compliance, …
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Protecting Family Heirlooms
By Priscilla Mifsud Parker Balancing Legal Frameworks with Intra-Generational Harmony A family heirloom carries both sentimental and monetary value, often reflecting a family’s history and heritage. Estate planning for heirlooms is crucial to ensure their preservation and smooth transfer across generations. Options like wills, companies, or trusts provide different levels of protection and flexibility.
ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY NOT EMPOWERED TO EXAMINE MERITS OF RESOLUTION PLAN OR SUPPLANT ITS OWN VIEW UNDER LIMITED JURISDICTION OF JUDICIAL REVIEW / RECONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF RESOLUTION PLAN APPROVED BY COC CANNOT BE DONE BY ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi (hereinafter referred to as the “Appellate Tribunal”), vide its judgment dated 09.07.2025 has allowed the appeals preferred against the order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai (hereinafter referred to as the “Adjudicating Authority”), whereby the Adjudicating Authority had dismissed the application filed by the Resolution …
Digitalization of Civil Litigation Procedures in Japan
I. Introduction The digitalization of civil litigation procedures in Japan began with the introduction of teleconferencing and video conferencing systems under the 2010 amendment of the Code of Civil Procedure. The use of teleconference had become widely adopted, enabling parties or their representatives located far from the courts to participate in preparatory proceedings to arrange …
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Real Estate Crowdfunding Regulations in Japan
Introduction Crowdfunding is a method of raising money to finance projects and businesses that enables fundraisers to collect money from a large number of people via online platforms. There exists a variety of crowdfunding platforms serving industries like technology, the arts, and social causes, as well as real estate.
SEBI UPDATE | INTERIM ORDER AGAINST JANE STREET GROUP FOR ALLEGED INDEX MANIPULATION
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), vide an ex-parte interim order dated 3 July 2025 (Order), issued under Sections 11(1), 11(4), 11B(1), and 11D of the SEBI Act, 1992, has restrained entities of the Jane Street Group, LLC (JS Group) from participating in the Indian securities market and directed the impounding of alleged …