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The Return Of The Commercial Court In Malta: A New Chapter For Commercial Litigation
Malta's Commercial Court has been re-established as a superior court with extensive jurisdiction over commercial disputes, maritime matters, aviation claims, and intellectual property cases. The reform introduces significant changes to how commercial litigation will be handled, though certain aspects of the Court's scope remain subject to interpretation. Practitioners must carefully navigate the new jurisdictional framework to ensure cases are filed in the appropriate forum.
Malta Litigation
CG
CSB Group
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Why Sustainability Reporting Still Matters For Maltese Companies
For most Maltese companies, mandatory sustainability reporting has quietly disappeared following the Omnibus package's raised thresholds. While the legal obligation may have changed, the fundamental business reasons for taking sustainability seriously remain intact. This analysis explores why sustainability still matters beyond compliance, what lenders now expect regardless of company size, and which regulations still apply even when CSRD doesn't.
Malta Commercial
GT
Grant Thornton Malta
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Malta’s Youth Enterprise Regulations: A New Route For Young Founders
Malta has introduced the Youth Enterprise Regulations, creating a groundbreaking corporate framework that enables 16-17-year-olds to incorporate and operate limited liability companies. This novel structure combines entrepreneurial opportunity with mandatory mentorship, parental oversight, and regulatory safeguards designed to foster early-stage business skills while protecting young founders.
Malta Commercial
PS
Papilio Services Limited
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FIAU Revises Implementing Procedures Part I
The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) has issued updated Implementing Procedures Part I, introducing significant changes to beneficial ownership identification requirements and employee screening obligations. These amendments affect how subject persons must conduct due diligence on beneficial owners of trusts and legal arrangements, while also modifying the documentation requirements for employee vetting processes.
Malta Commercial
GA
Ganado Advocates
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Shareholders’ Agreements Vs Articles Of Association: Which Document Prevails Under Maltese Law?
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.
Malta Commercial
GA
Ganado Advocates
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