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Ripple Labs Inc operates the RippleNet and XRP payment protocol and is the issuer of the XRP token. Founded in 2012, the technology was considered by some to be superior to Bitcoin...

Early in October, three new Bills were tabled to Parliament: a Bill to amend the Commercial Code provisions on Bankruptcy, a Pre-Insolvency Bill, and a Bill to regulate Insolvency Practitioners.

Malta is rapidly becoming a flag of choice for yacht and superyacht owners. There are now over 500 superyachts greater than 24 metres in length flying the Malta flag...

Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority...

On 1 December 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of DOMUS-Software-AG vs. Marc Braschoß Immobilien GmbH (Case C-370/21)...

On the 20 June 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (Grand Chamber) (the "Court") declared that a judgement confirming an arbitral award can only prevent the recognition of a judgement...

On 1 December 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of DOMUS-Software-AG vs. Marc Braschoß Immobilien GmbH (Case C-370/21)...

Malta has introduced the Youth Enterprise Regulations, creating a groundbreaking corporate framework that enables 16-17-year-olds to incorporate and operate limited liability companies. This novel structure combines entrepreneurial opportunity with mandatory mentorship, parental oversight, and regulatory safeguards designed to foster early-stage business skills while protecting young founders.

There is no quibbling when it comes to applying IP enforcement measures

The First Hall Civil Court presided over by Honourable Judge Toni Abela on the 15 March 2021, in the case Alexander Baldacchino vs. ACS Developments Ltd (C 11833) dealt with Articles 1233(1) and 1363 of the Civil Code ...

In December of last year, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ" or the "Court") ruled against Vodafone's standard charges levied on their customers for using certain payment instruments when paying...

Act LII/2016 was introduced primarily to amend and update the Aircraft Registration Act and other ancillary-related laws to ensure that local legislation kept abreast of the contemporary challenges and realities of the aviation industry.

When one thinks of a company, trading activities and profit-making typically come to mind, with dividends eventually distributed to shareholders.

Asymmetric jurisdiction clauses – or so-called ‘lop-sided' jurisdiction clauses – have become market practice in many industries.

The EU has built a robust legislative framework to aid its transition into a low carbon economy. A recent addition is the Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence ("CSDDD" or "Directive").

The law makes a difference between endorsed bills of exchange and those which are not endorsed. This was held in a judgement delivered by Mr Justice Robert Mangion on 1 September 2020 in...

With the introduction of the Final Income Tax Without Imputation (FITWI) Regulations through Legal Notice 188 of 2025, Maltese companies can elect to apply a 15% final tax rate on chargeable income, instead of operating under the full imputation system.

We are pleased to share the first edition of our Legal & Regulatory Updates for 2026, bringing together practical legal insight on key developments shaping Malta’s legal and business landscape.