The Civil Court, First Hall in its constitutional jurisdiction agreed with the arguments brought forward by the FEA (21 April 2015; application number 87/2013).

A discussion on he newly enacted Collective Proceedings Act, Chapter 520 of the Laws of Malta.

A new Commercial section of the Civil Court will enter into force on 9th April 2018. This is being done in agreement with the judiciary, and after due approval by Parliament.

One of the most impactful changes is the expansion of the DIFC Courts' jurisdiction. Until now, the courts mainly handled cases linked to the DIFC or involved DIFC-registered entities.

Malta and the UK share a long and colorful history, with Malta having been a British colony for one hundred and fifty years.

Malta and Bulgaria have amended their double taxation treaty to align the Mutual Agreement Procedure with OECD standards, introducing a justification requirement that was conspicuously absent from the original text. While this change brings the treaty into conformity with international practice, the absence of mandatory arbitration provisions means taxpayers still lack a binding dispute resolution mechanism if competent authorities reach an impasse.

In a judgement delivered on 28 April 2021 by the Court of Appeal, as presided by the Honourable Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, the Honourable Judge Joseph R. Micallef...

The publication of Act No. IV of 2026 on 17 March 2026 confirms the return of the Commercial Court in Malta, marking a significant development in the country's judicial landscape for commercial disputes.

Most people have heard of the trust and the foundation which are available to private individuals in Malta.

On the 26th July 2021, the First Hall, Civil Court, presided by Hon. Judge Audrey Demicoli, in the case "Moon Pay Limited vs. the Malta Financial Services Authority" (‘MFSA'),...

A recent Court of Justice of the European Union ruling clarifies how courts may assess enforcement risks in cross-border disputes, particularly when creditors face legislative barriers in the debtor's jurisdiction. The judgment addresses whether past conduct and national laws impeding enforcement can be considered when evaluating applications for European Account Preservation Orders.

Maltese legal practice employs three distinct instruments—legal letters, judicial letters, and sworn judicial letters under Article 166A—each serving different purposes and producing different legal effects. Understanding when to use each instrument requires careful assessment of the claim's nature, value, and whether formal court proceedings or executive enforcement is necessary. The choice between these tools can determine whether a creditor obtains an executive title without litigation or mus

In a small country such as Malta, the surname, or family name, is a very important part of any person's identity.

When a person is lending money or contracting a right in his favour, he may secure such with an obligation from the opposing party.

On the 10 May 2023, the Court of Appeal in its Inferior Jurisdiction, presided by the Honourable Judge Mr. Mark Chetcuti, in the names Malta Boatmen & Mooring Services Co-Op Limited...

Intel's first contestation of the Decision was wholly dismissed by the GC via its judgement on the 12 June 2014.

The payment of a deposit before the first sitting of an appeal is essential as it guarantees the court expenses, without which the appeal will be deemed to have been deserted.

In an EU decision given on the 19th of October 2022, the European General Court ("General Court") denied Louis Vuitton's ("LV") trademark claim of its white-and-blue Damier Azur pattern...

The GDPR is widely said to have exported the legislation of the EU worldwide since it also applies (in certain instances) to controllers and processors of data which are established outside of the EU.

An appeal to the Court of Appeal (Inferior Jurisdiction) was filed following the decision of the Consumer Claims Tribunal in the names James Formosa vs. Sunday Johnson (CCT/153/17/S) dated 5 July 2019.