Aviation Finance & Leasing 2020

The European Union has agreed on a major legislative reform to Regulation (EC) No 261/2004, introducing significant changes to air passenger rights across the EU. Set to enter force in August 2027, the reform strengthens existing protections while introducing new obligations for airlines, including proactive notification duties, enhanced rerouting requirements, and expanded protections for passengers with reduced mobility.

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...

Transport Malta's Merchant Shipping Directorate has introduced revised seaworthiness assessment guidelines through Merchant Shipping Notice 127 Rev. 3, implementing stricter requirements for vessel age limits...

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules transposed the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) into Maltese local legislation, setting out the minimum standards for seafarers.

The Malta ship register becomes the sixth largest worldwide, whilst remaining the largest in Europe.

An important aspect of the Malta Flag registration, particularly for yachts, is the option for individual citizens to register their vessels in their own personal name if they hold a valid EU, EEA or Swiss passport.

The Maltese First Hall of the Civil Court has delivered a significant judgment affirming its in rem jurisdiction over an abandoned yacht, establishing that maritime service providers can pursue claims directly against vessels for unpaid storage and maintenance fees. The case clarifies the practical application of Article 742B of Malta's Code of Organization and Civil Procedure, demonstrating how courts can enforce payment...

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.

In its first quarter 2026 report, Malta has once again achieved a high ranking, being placed first in Europe and second globally on the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Compliance Index. With a score of 95 out of 100...

The Maltese Shipping Registry, has qualified into the 14th place in the prestigious Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control ( Paris MoU ), whilst also retaining its place...

On the 24th of July 2025, Act XXI of 2025, the Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Act (the "Amendment Act") was enacted, introducing a number of amendments to the Maltese Citizenship Act...

The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a groundbreaking EU-wide framework requiring third-country credit institutions to establish authorised branches when providing core banking services within the EU. This new regime, effective January 2027, replaces the previous patchwork of national rules with harmonised supervisory standards, though several exemptions and transitional protections apply to existing arrangements.

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act (Fees) Regulations (the "MiCA Fees Regulations"), which are the first set of regulations to have been published under The Markets in Crypto-Assets Act.

Global financial markets have continued to sell off in recent days as fears surrounding COVID-19 continue to mount.

A newly announced legal notice will allow those in possession of a temporary emphyteusis on a commercial premises expiring after the 31st of August, to renew their concession for an extended term.

Recent Guidelines issued by the EDPB hold that merely restating the provisions of Art. 28 GDPR within a Data Processing Agreement ("DPA") will no longer suffice insofar as compliance with the GDPR is concerned.

On 3 October 2019, the European and Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) published an updated version of its Q&As on investor protection and intermediaries topics under Markets in Financial ...

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On 28 June 2023, the European Commission (the "Commission") put forward two legislative proposals aimed with the objective of modernising the payments industry and broader financial...

Malta has introduced significant amendments to its beneficial ownership regime through the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, establishing a three-tier access system and new reporting requirements. Companies must now assess whether they fall within the scope of the updated regime and comply with the new Form BO4 filing obligations by January 2027, or face substantial penalties.