Malta: Contracts and Commercial Law

As we wrap up the third quarter of the year, we’re excited to share the latest edition of the CSB Group Quarterly Newsletter, featuring key highlights, insights, and updates from across our Group

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The European Union has proposed a comprehensive Public Procurement Act that would consolidate over fifty scattered provisions into a single Regulation, fundamentally transforming how public contracts are awarded across Member States. This reform introduces flexible procurement procedures, digital marketplace integration, and a mandatory emphasis on quality over price, while implementing new security requirements and reducing barriers for SMEs. With public procurement representing 15% of EU GDP, these change

The European Union's Package Travel Directive, in force since 2018, has undergone significant revision following systemic failures exposed by the Thomas Cook collapse and COVID-19 pandemic. The amended framework introduces strengthened refund mechanisms, harmonised voucher rules, enhanced insolvency protection, and clearer cancellation rights to address gaps that left millions of travelers vulnerable during major disruptions.

This case, which was determined by the Court of Appeal by means of a final judgment dated 3rd June 2026, concerns an appeal filed by The Nuance Group (Malta) Limited against a decision of the Industrial Tribunal...

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

Amendments to the Maltese Companies Act which came into force on 28 April 2026 have introduced a welcome simplification to the filing obligations of Maltese issuers insofar as it relates to their...

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.

When a Malta company is struck off the Register of Companies for non-compliance, restoration remains possible within five years through a court application. The process requires clearing outstanding filings, settling penalties, and demonstrating a legitimate interest in revival, with the company treated as if it had never been struck off once the restoration order is registered.