A new era of maritime excellence: Unlocking new opportunities for growth
As the maritime sector continues to evolve, innovative financial instruments are emerging to facilitate investment and secure maritime transactions. Among these, the finance charter instrument introduced by Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) stands out for its potential to reshape ship financing.
A new era of maritime excellence: Clarifying lease structures
Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) builds upon key principles from the Maltese Civil Code, Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta (the “Civil Code”), integrating its lease concept into maritime legislation, however a clear distinction must be made between a finance and a bareboat charterer.
A new era of maritime excellence: Chartering the future
Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) introduces the finance charter instrument as a legal mechanism to secure lessors’ rights in ship financing. This article analyses the newly available security instruments, particularly the financial charter instrument.
Lessons from the Bayesian Yacht Incident: Has the time come for pleasure yachts to face more stringent regulation?
The tragic sinking of the British-flagged Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily, which resulted in the loss of seven lives, has sparked debates on the adequacy of safety regulations for pleasure yachts compared to their commercial counterparts. The incident underscores disparities in the regulatory frameworks governing these categories of yachts, raising questions about whether …
A new era of maritime excellence: Proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act
The purpose of this article is to highlight key reforms introduced in Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”), aimed at strengthening Malta’s maritime sector.
The ECJ clarifies the application of collective action in EU competition law
On 28th January 2025 in Case C-253/23, “ASG 2 Ausgleichsgesellschaft für die Sägeindustrie Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH v Land Nordrhein-Westfalen” the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) clarified the compatibility of national law provisions limiting collective actions with the right of persons to be compensated for harm caused to them as a result of a competition law infringement. …
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Malta as a hub for IP-centric industries
In the latest episode of the Ganado Meets IP podcast, Paul Micallef Grimaud, partner at Ganado Advocates, speaks to Simon Schembri and Kris Bartolo, partners at Ganado Advocates and Zampa Partners, respectively, on the attractiveness of Malta to IP-centric industries and the services generated by these industries.
The parties to an insurance policy
On 7 November 2024, the Court of Appeal (Civil, Superior) delivered its final judgment in the case of ‘C.B. v Water Sports Operations Limited et’, which related to a water sports accident that occurred in July 2007. While the Court of Appeal delved into a number of legal principles, the purpose of this law report …
Aviation Law Essentials for Jet Owners
How Registration Jurisdiction Impacts Tax, Liability & Global Access Owning a private jet symbolizes ultimate freedom, speed, and convenience. But behind the polished veneer lies a complex legal and regulatory landscape that demands thoughtful navigation. One of the most critical and potentially expensive decisions, an owner can make involves selecting the right registration jurisdiction.
Medical Negligence And It’s Liabilities Under UAE Law
Medical practitioners form one of the most important professions in the world. The significance of this profession results in a high number of responsibilities on individuals in the medical field. The UAE Government has enacted various legislations to regulate medical practice. Federal Decree Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability (“Law”) is one of …
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