ArticleRealities Of Brexit On Maltese CaptivesDr Matthew Bianchi of FinanceMalta considers the implications of Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic on the jurisdiction.MaltaFinance and BankingFinance Malta
ArticleThe Enforcement Of Fundamental Human Rights: Balancing Property And PrivacyFundamental human rights are rights which are inherent to all persons regardless of status, and in Malta these are enforceable through the Constitution of Malta (the "Constitution")...MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGTG Legal
ArticleArticles Of The Customs Ordinance And Excise Duty Act Declared UnconstitutionalIn the case 'Michael Zammit v. Kontrollur tad-Dwana et'decided on the 8th February 2019, the First Hall of the Civil Court (Constitutional Jurisdiction) found that Articles 68 and 72(4) of Chapter 37 of the Laws of Malta (Customs Ordinance), ...MaltaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleThe Obligation Of Member States To Notify Measures Transposing Directives Into National Law To The European Commission In the case at hand, Member States were expected to transpose the Directive by the 1 January 2016 and to notify the Commission accordingly.MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates
ArticleNew Regulatory Framework For Pet Sitters And Dog Boarding: Essential Guidelines And ConsequencesA new legislation has been implemented regulating Pet Sitters and Dog Establishment Owners in Malta.MaltaCriminal LawGTG Legal
ArticleCountry-Specific Brexit InformationUK nationals who have been legally living in Malta before December 31, 2020 when the UK withdraws from the EU may continue to live, study, and work in Malta through rights established through theMaltaImmigrationEnvoy Global, Inc.
ArticleThe CP Legislative Updates Series – November 2025There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of November 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.MaltaGovernment, Public SectorCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleConstitutional Court Rules That Malta's Freezing Order Laws Are Incompatible With EU RulesOn the 30 November 2022, the First Hall, Civil Court in its Constitutional jurisdiction (the "First Court") in delivering a ruling in the case of Sebastian Dalli v. L-Avukat tal-Istat u l-Avukat Generali...MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates
ArticleThe Right To A Fair Hearing In Consumer Law ProceedingsOn the 31 October 2019, the First Hall in its Constitutional Jurisdiction handed down judgement in Digisec Media Limited v Director General (Consumer Affairs) and Advocate General. MaltaConsumer ProtectionMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleEviction From An Agricultural LeaseIn its judgement, decided on the 30 July 2021, in the names of J&C Properties Limited, bearing Maltese company registration number C 29114 vs. Nazzareno Pulis and Antonia Pulis, ...MaltaReal Estate and ConstructionGanado Advocates
ArticleAmendments To The Maltese Citizenship Act – Act XXI Of 2025: Key Changes And ImplicationsOn 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...MaltaGovernment, Public SectorCamilleri Preziosi
ArticleUnlocking The Notional Interest Rate Deduction In Malta: Everything You Need To Know For Optimal Tax PlanningMalta, a sunny island nation in the Mediterranean, has been steadily growing its economy and establishing itself as an attractive destination for businesses, as well as being a wonderful place to live.MaltaGovernment, Public SectorDixcart Group Limited
ArticleWorked Abroad? The CJEU Reaffirms: Your Pension Rights Cross Borders TooThe Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered a preliminary ruling addressing whether pension rights linked to demanding occupations must account for equivalent work completed in other EU Member States. The case examines how Slovakia's social security institution handled an underground miner's cross-border employment history when assessing eligibility for occupational pension advantages, raising fundamental questions about the practical application of EU social security coordination rules. European UnionEmployment and HRGanado Advocates
ArticleBrexit & Aviation: Flying Towards Unknown DestinationsFollowing a June 2016 referendum, the UK government formally announced that the UK will be withdrawing from the European Union on 29 March 2019. European UnionTransportKPMG Malta
ArticleAmendments To Malta IIP – Quo Vadis?In a recent press release the Maltese government confirmed that, once the quota of 1,800 applications is reached, a revised programme will be launched. MaltaGovernment, Public SectorCSB Group
ArticleAmendments To Malta's Housing (Decontrol) OrdinanceAmendments to Chapter 158 were introduced by Act No. XXVII of 2018. The amendments affect the leases created by virtue of a previous title of emphyteusis or sub-emphyteusis ...MaltaReal Estate and ConstructionFinance Malta
ArticleUpdate On The Maltese Temporary Permission Regime For UK Investment Firms And Fund Managers.On 24 September 2019 the Government of Malta issued three legal notices with respect to three Regulations, falling under the Investment Services Act ...MaltaFinance and BankingMamo TCV Advocates
ArticleRight Of Discrimination And DamagesMalta by virtue of it being part of the United Nations and its constitution, provides protection against discrimination.MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGTG Legal
ArticleThe Principle Of Judicial IndependenceIn a request for a preliminary ruling of an action brought by RS seeking to challenge the duration of criminal proceedings instituted in response to a complaint lodged by his wife, ...MaltaGovernment, Public SectorGanado Advocates