In 2023, as part of the preparations for the application of DORA and the establishment of this oversight framework, the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) jointly started conducting...

Evicting a tenant in Malta must be done through the correct legal process. Landlords cannot take the law into their own hands by changing locks or throwing tenants out, even if the tenant is in breach of contract.

There are certain obligations which arise by operation of the law. These are known as ‘ex lege' obligations. A typical example of these are servitudes, wherein the law creates certain obligations.

Following the issue of a consultation document which presented the Malta Financial Services Authority's ("MFSA") proposals on the Systems Audit and Live Replication Server requirements laid down in Chapter 3 of the Virtual Financial Assets Rulebook.

On the 6th of January 2025 the Malta Financial Services Authority (the "MFSA") published...

In order to maintain a high level of digital operational resilience for the whole financial sector, DORA seeks to establish a risk-based regulation focused upon the financial entities' reliance on the use of ICT services.

In 2021 the EU tackled business taxation with the aim of promoting a robust and efficient business tax system with long term benefits.

The European Union's digital framework has moved from aspiration to daily practice, and the two anchor texts are the General Data Protection Regulation and the Artificial Intelligence Act.

New requirements will be imposed on subject persons in terms of the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations.

The Malta Financial Services Authority ("MFSA") has published a position paper on the tokenisation of fund units in response to growing...

This is the first part of a 2-part series on property law actions emanating from civil law in respect to the notions of ownership and possession. Ownership and possession are two distinct notions...

Malta's company tax system has long been based on a full imputation system. Under this system, a Maltese company pays tax (at the standard 35% rate) on its profits, and any tax paid is "imputed" to shareholders...

On the 30th of July 2024, the Credit Servicers and Credit Purchasers Act (hereinafter referred to as the "Act"), Chapter 645 of the Laws of Malta, was promulgated.

Last week, I attended an international seminar hosted by the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU)...

The Cyber Resilience Act, Regulation (EU) 2024/2847, introduces for the first time a horizontal framework of cybersecurity obligations for products with digital elements.

The MFSA has issued a new General Code of Conduct for Decision Makers within the financial services sector, reinforcing the important role of such individuals in safeguarding the interests...

The European Union has told the world that its AI Act is about fundamental rights. This represents a notable shift, as such rights have traditionally protected individuals against state...

On 15 January 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered its Preliminary Ruling in Wunner, Case C-77/24, a significant judgment concerning the interpretation of the law applicable...

The Court of Justice of the European Union's (the "CJEU") recent judgment in Inteligo Media SA v. ANSPDCP (C-654/23), delivered on 13 November 2025...

On 8 March 2025, Legal Notice 71 of 2025 was issued to transpose the NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) into Malta's national law...