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The Long And Winding Road For The Maltese Gaming Industry: The Latest Signpost From Luxembourg

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...

Worldwide Media & IT

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FFF Legal

CJEU Rules Member States Can Restrict Cross-Border Online Gambling And Allow Consumer Refund Claims

On 16 April 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU” or the “Court”) issued its judgment in Case C-440/23, European Lotto and Betting and Deutsche Lotto und Sportwetten...

Worldwide Media & IT

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FFF Legal

Boots, Buckles And Trends: The CJEU Clarifies EU Design Protection In Deity Shoes

On 18 December 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered its judgment in Case C323/24, Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and Stay Design, addressing a fundamental...

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

A New Era For Commercial Disputes: Malta Revives The Commercial Court

Malta has taken a significant step towards a more specialised framework for commercial dispute resolution with the enactment of Act No. IV of 2026 on 17 March 2026, formally paving the way for the re-establishment...

Malta Litigation

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Court Orders €250,000 Refund After Promises Of Sale Collapse

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Director Liability In Cross-Border Online Services: The Significance Of Case C-77/24 (Wunner)

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

Jurisdiction In The Digital Marketplace: CJEU Centralises Collective Claims Against Online Platforms

European Union Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Service Of Process, Default, And The Actio Manutentionis

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Maltese Courts Lack Jurisdiction To Recognise "Astronomical" $740 Million US Defamation Judgement

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

Giljottina Proceedings In Maltese Civil Procedure: When Judgment Without Trial Is Permitted

Malta Litigation

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GTG

Small Claims Tribunal (Amendment) Bill: An Analysis Of The Proposed Reforms

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Judicial Letter Does Not Automatically Extend A Promise Of Sale

Malta Litigation

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FFF Legal

Malta Introduces Revised National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act Strengthening The National Sanctions Framework

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GVZH Advocates

Enforcement Of Play Claims From Austria To Malta (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

Malta Permanent Residence Vs. Malta Citizenship By Merit: Key Differences Explained

Malta Immigration

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

In Session: Succession, Letting & Hiring Revision – Dr. Kurt Xerri X GħSL (Podcast)

Malta Law Performance

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Ganado Advocates

Bad vs Good AI: The Tragic Stories Which Ensue From Unregulated AI

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

When AI And GDPR Intersect: A Regulator’s View | Sharon Xuereb With Ian Deguara (Podcast)

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

International Arbitration 2025

Ganado Advocates is Malta's leading commercial law firm servicing international clients doing business in or through Malta...

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

When Consent Isn't Consent: First Hall Civil Court Declares Contract Void Due To Fraud

In a recent judgment delivered on 3 October 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the "FHCC") presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli examined what makes a contract invalid due to error or fraud.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Recent European Court Judgements

The case centered on the definition of "personal data" in the context of pseudonymized information and the transparency obligations of data controllers under EU data protection law.

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BDO Malta

The CP Legislatives Updates Series – August 2025

There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of August 2025. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas.

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Amendments To The Maltese Citizenship Act – Act XXI Of 2025: Key Changes And Implications

Malta Government

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

Burden Of Proof And The International Carriage Of Goods: Insurer Succeeds In Cargo Theft Claim

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

No Excuses For Substandard Work

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Interest On Debts Due By Companies In Liquidation

Malta Litigation

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

EU Court Declares Malta's Investor Citizenship Scheme Illegal

Malta Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

The Interpretation Of 'Pre-Existing Medical Condition' Clauses In Travel Insurance Policies

Malta Insurance

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Ganado Advocates

Case Note: CJEU's Commission V Malta — Rethinking Citizenship By Investment

Malta Immigration

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Ganado Advocates

The Court Of Appeal Opines On Contingent Liabilities In The Context Of Guarantees Of Peaceful Possession

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The Requisites For The Issuance Of A Precautionary Warrant Of Prohibitory Injunction

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Unpacking The Advocate General's Take On Malta's Citizenship By Investment Framework: 1-0 For Malta At Halftime?

Malta Immigration

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Ganado Advocates

Case Note: CJEU's Commission V Malta — Rethinking Citizenship By Investment

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.

Malta Immigration

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Ganado Advocates

The Court Of Appeal Opines On Contingent Liabilities In The Context Of Guarantees Of Peaceful Possession

In ‘Ruth Magro v. Ir-Registratur tal-Kumpanniji' decided by the Court of Appeal on the 25th of February 2025, the Court of Appeal held that the guarantee of peaceful possession granted by the seller to the buyer...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

The Requisites For The Issuance Of A Precautionary Warrant Of Prohibitory Injunction

On 4th March 2025, the Civil Court (Commercial Section), presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli, in the case "Advocate Joseph Mizzi as Special Attorney of Iurii Degtiar and Mykhailo...

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Unpacking The Advocate General's Take On Malta's Citizenship By Investment Framework: 1-0 For Malta At Halftime?

In Commission v Malta (filed on the 22 March 2023), the European Commission challenged Malta's Citizenship by Investment framework.

Malta Immigration

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Ganado Advocates

Landmark Decision By The Maltese Superior Court – Austrian Judgments Awarding Refunds Of Gambling Losses Are Not Enforceable In Malta

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

Malta Business Registry Penalties Must Be Clear Enough And Satisfy The Requisites Set Out In Law

In Marco Aquilina u Euro Concrete Blocks Limited (C 16202) v. Ir-Reġistratur tal-Kumpaniji, decided by Mr Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr Justice Robert G. Mangion and Mr Justice Grazio Mercieca (Court of Appeal) on 3 September 2024.

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

Establishing The Limits Of Shipowner Standing In In Rem Actions Against Vessels Under Bareboat Charters

In three nearly identical judgements delivered on 3 October 2024, the Maltese Court of Appeal (the "Court of Appeal"), presided over by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Judge Christian Falzon Scerri and Judge Josette Demicoli, addressed the extent of a shipowner's standing in in rem proceedings against a vessel subject to bareboat charterparty agreement.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

The Legal Implications Of Recidivism: Outdated Or Essential?

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...

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Enforcement And Appeal In Malta's Driving Licence System

New drivers in Malta are awarded a probationary driving licence which is valid for 3 years. After the lapse of the 3 years a full driving licence is issued, which expires every 10 years.

Malta Litigation

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GTG

Case Study – Refusal Decision Appealed

Malta Employment

Sciberras Advocates

Proposed Amendments To Extradition Legislation In Malta

Malta Litigation

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GTG

Update On The Case-181/23 Commission v Malta (Citizenship By Investment)

Malta Immigration

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Ganado Advocates

Navigating Medico-Legal Challenges: Understanding Obligations And Liability In Medical Cases

Malta Healthcare

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GTG

Challenging Enforcement Of Cross-Border Tax Claims Under Council Directive 2010/24/EU

European Union Tax

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Penalty Clauses And Limitation Of Liability | Clauses In A Contract – Can They Be Enforced?

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Tax Litigation Series: Challenging Executive Titles Held By The Commissioner For Revenue

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Case Study: Immigration Appeal

Malta Immigration

Sciberras Advocates

Acquisitive Prescription; Acquiring Ownership Of Property In Malta

Malta Real Estate

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FFF Legal

The Special Privilege Granted Under Maltese Law For The Payment Of Outstanding Crew Wages

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Litigation Dispute Resolution Comparative Guide

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Comparative Guide

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

The GCEU Comments On The Enduring Nature Of A Trademark's Reputation

European Union IP

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Ganado Advocates

Court Auction Of Sea Vessels: Notice To Creditors

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

Trade Mark Laws And Regulations Malta 2024

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

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Supreme Court On Attachment Before Judgment: Third-Party Rights Protected (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

LexisNexis France – Financial Responsibility Of Public Officials: 3 Years After The 2022 Reform, What Is The Assessment? (Video)

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UGGC Avocats

IP Quick Tip: The Limits Of UPC Cross-border Powers (Video)

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Video | Ruud Brunninkhuis | Webinar Academie voor de Rechtspraktijk | 17 juni 2024

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Online Conference "Changes To Legislation In The Czech Republic In 2024" (Změny v Legislativě 2024) (Video)

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