Malta: Contracts and Commercial Law

The Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations, 2026 introduce a novel corporate structure specifically designed for sports clubs in Malta, allowing them to operate through dedicated limited liability...

The Court of Justice of the European Union's landmark Wunner decision fundamentally reshapes director liability across the EU by permitting personal lawsuits against directors of companies operating cross-border, even when they hold valid licenses in their home jurisdiction. Can directors of Maltese companies still rely on separate legal personality protections when serving consumers across multiple Member States, or has the corporate veil been effectively pierced by this controversial judgment?

In P.L. u ………… Limited (C …….) v. Ir-Reġistratur tal-Kumpaniji, decided by the Court of Appeal (His Hon. Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr. Justice Christian Falzon Scerri, Madam Justice Josette Demicoli) on 25 November 2025, the Court delved into the prescriptive period of penalties imposed on companies in terms of the Companies Act, 1995, Chapter 386 of The Laws of Malta (the “Act“).

On 19th February 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority ("ESMA") published a consultation paper proposing amendments to its Guidelines on the delay in the disclosure...

The case originated from a 1988 preliminary sale agreement containing a penalty clause allowing the vendor to retain an advance payment of approximately €72,870 if the purchasers failed to conclude the final contract

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a consultation on amendments to its guidelines on the delayed disclosure of inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), ...

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—but a new golden standard in business, driving businesses to balance profitability with responsibility for a greener, more ethical future.

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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").