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In a landmark decision for app developers across the EU, issued on 23 April 2025, the European Commission ("EC") has reinforced developers' rights to communicate directly...

In a request for a preliminary ruling requested by District Court of Warsaw, Poland to the European Court of Justice ("ECJ"), three Polish citizens brought an action against Provident Polska...

On the 30th of June 2025, the Maltese Government published Bill 136, the Companies Act (Amendment) Bill. The Bill proposes significant amendments to partnerships in Malta and their functioning.

The Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union ("TFEU") continues to embrace these four freedoms to-date.

When buying a yacht, one of the most vital factors is deciding on where you wish to register her. In this regard, the Maltese ship registry is considered to be one of the largest registries in...

When shareholders use both constitutional documents and private agreements to govern their company, conflicts can arise that challenge corporate governance. This analysis examines which instrument takes precedence under Maltese law when the Memorandum and Articles of Association clash with a shareholders' agreement, drawing on key judicial precedents and the fundamental principles of company law.

Act No. XVIII of 2025, the Companies (Amendment) Act(the "Act"), was recently published on the 11th of July 2025, although its provisions are yet to come into force.

In a nod to its own legal post, Malta is reinstating a distinct Commercial Court – an institution once disbanded in favour of folding its duties into broader civil judiciary.

A distribution agreement is a legal commercial contract under which a supplier or manufacturer of goods agrees that an independent third party namely a distributor, sells such goods.

The recognition and enforcement of private judgments in civil and commercial matters remains to this day, a patchwork of international conventions, local laws and rules which hinder and obstruct the efficient enforcement...

In Part 1 of this series, we looked at how international passenger transprot benefits from a VAT exemption. In Part 2, we explored how aircraft leasing and leasing chains can qualify for exemption...

The Malta Ship Registry has introduced a new procedure aimed at simplifying the authentication of foreign documents submitted for ship registration and related filings.

On 6 July 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of FS, WU vs. First Bank SA (Case C-593/22)...

By virtue of Act No. XVIII of 2025, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 introduced several amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Act").

On the 8th of April 2025 the Court of Appeal in its superior jurisdiction delivered a significant judgement overturning a decision of the Public Contracts...

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

On 8 February 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a preliminary ruling in the name of Inkreal s.r.o. v. Dúha reality s.r.o. (C-566/22)...

On 27 April 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), in delivering a ruling in the case of MJ vs. AxFina Hungary Zrt. (Case C-705/21), considered the applicability...