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A 23 April 2026 opinion by the Court of Justice of the European Union’s Advocate General Emiliou in Case C‑683/24 Spielerschutz Sigma is the latest pronouncement from the CJEU in the lengthy EU law...

Prescription is a mode of acquiring a right by a continuous, uninterrupted, peaceable, open, and unequivocal possession for a time specified by law.

This article examines the operational framework of Malta's Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act, detailing the investigative process triggered by reports of concern, the range of assistance and protective measures available, and the judicial procedures through which intervention orders may be obtained, reviewed and enforced.

Malta's comprehensive maritime legal framework governs marine casualties through domestic legislation and international conventions, establishing clear protocols for investigations, liability determinations, and wreck removal. Understanding the interplay between the Merchant Shipping Act, international conventions like SOLAS and the Nairobi Wreck Removal Convention, and Malta's unique position as a major flag state is essential for shipowners, P&I clubs, and maritime practitioners navigating casualty respon

The preventive effect acts as a deterrent, using the fear of punishment to discourage crime. It works on two levels: general prevention, which restrains society from committing crimes, and specific prevention...

On the 20th February, 2015 Act No. III of 2015 was published making various amendments to the PMLA (Cap. 373 of the Laws of Malta) (as well as, to a lesser extent, to the Criminal Code and to the Professional Secrecy Act).

This article reviews the legal principles and reasoning adopted by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in relation to the ruling delivered in Case C-362/14.

There is no denying that, perhaps now more than ever, online platforms offer incomparable access to cross-border markets.

Arbitration is a frequently used and broadly accepted method of dispute resolution in Malta for both general and sector-specific commercial disputes. It is particularly prevalent in certain sectors such as construction.

Arbitration is a frequently used and broadly accepted method of dispute resolution in Malta for both general and sector-specific commercial disputes.

The Civil Court, First Hall (Constitutional Jurisdiction), in the judgment Phoenix Payments Limited (now Lazarus Long Limited) v the Malta Financial Services Authority and the State Advocate...

The case concerns Malta's 2020 investor citizenship framework, formally called "Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional Services by Direct Investment" or NESDI. Under this framework, foreign nationals could apply for Maltese nationality by making substantial pre-determined financial contributions and fulfilling a residency status requirement of 12 or 36 months.