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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

The Return Of The Commercial Court

The publication of Act No. IV of 2026 on 17 March 2026 confirms the return of the Commercial Court in Malta, marking a significant development in the country's judicial landscape for commercial disputes.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

When The Courtroom Becomes A Battlefield: Fighting Vexatious Litigation In Malta

Some litigants go to court to vindicate a right; others go to wear an opponent down. In Malta, defendants on the receiving end of such tactics are not entirely defenceless. The Civil Code lets them counterattack with a claim for compensation for abusus iuris – the abuse of legal process.

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

In Session: Researching And Writing Your Thesis – Krista Refalo And Yasmine Ellul (Podcast)

Ganado in Session returns with Episode 2 of our thesis series, continuing the conversation for law students navigating one of the most demanding stages of their academic journey, and now focusing on actually writing the thesis.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Who Must Prove What? The Art Of Legal Persuasion In Malta's Civil Court

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

Litigation In Malta: 2026

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

International Arbitration 2025

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Family Office Comparative Guide

Malta Wealth Mgt

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Malta Gaming Authority Issues Notice Repealing ODR Requirements

Malta Media & IT

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GTG

Interest On Debts Due By Companies In Liquidation

Malta Litigation

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Camilleri Preziosi Advocates

GVZH Newsletter Q1 March 2025

Malta Commercial

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GVZH Advocates

Cross-Border Litigation In The EU: Simplifying Dispute Resolution For Businesses

European Union Litigation

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GVZH Advocates

DIFC Courts Taken To A New Dimension Following A Law Update

Malta Commercial

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WH Partners

An Analysis Of The Proposed Reform To The Maltese Family Courts

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

EBA's 12 February 2026 Opinion On The End Of The NAL Transition Period: Clarifying The PSD2–MiCA Interplay!

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

In Session: Researching And Writing Your Thesis – Krista Refalo And Yasmine Ellul (Podcast)

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

10.12 – Luke Hili Meets Jean-Claude Maher (Podcast)

Malta Commercial

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Ganado Advocates

EU Regulation On Cash Payment Limits

European Union Government

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BDO Malta

The EU's Approach To AI Liability: From Liability-centric Reform To Risk-Based Regulation

European Union Technology

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Ganado Advocates

Protecting Legal Professional Privilege: Insights From 2024's Landmark Judgments

At the heart of this year's legal discourse was the critical question: do requests from authorities override legal privilege, or do such actions infringe upon fundamental human rights...

Malta Litigation

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WH Partners

Litigation In Malta

The Maltese legal system has developed into a mixed legal system. In private law matters, it is largely a jurisdiction based on the civil law tradi tion; however, decades of British rule exposed...

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

International Arbitration In Malta

Arbitration is a frequently used and broadly accepted method of dispute resolution in Malta for both general and sector-specific commercial disputes. It is particularly prevalent in certain sectors such as construction.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Cohabitation Agreements Under Maltese Law: Key Insights

The term cohabitation refers to the arrangement where two people, who are not married, choose to live together in a committed partnership. This form of relationship has become more prevalent in Malta.

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GTG

Parenthood Under Maltese Law – Part 3: The Right Of Visitation And The Obligation To Pay Maintenance

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Enforcement And Appeal In Malta's Driving Licence System

Malta Litigation

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GTG

Partnerhood Under The Maltese Law – Part 2: Navigating Parental Authority And Custody In The Eyes Of The Court

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Litigation Dispute Resolution Comparative Guide

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Manoeuvring Employment Disputes

Malta Employment

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Finance Malta

Choosing To Co-Habit In Malta

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 3: Contentious Personal Separation Proceedings

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 2: The Separation Agreement

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 1: The Journey To Amicable Solutions

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Power Cuts In Malta: Understanding Consumer Rights And Legal Solutions

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WH Partners

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 3: Contentious Personal Separation Proceedings

This article is part of a series of articles discussing the various aspects of separation proceedings under Maltese law. This third and final article, outlines the process of Separation...

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 2: The Separation Agreement

Exploring Maltese separation proceedings. Associate Maria Camilleri delves into the intricacies of separation agreements in the second instalment of her informative series.

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Separation Under Maltese Law – Part 1: The Journey To Amicable Solutions

On the 21st December 2004, Chapter 474 of the Laws of Malta, entitled ‘The Mediation Act' was enacted with the scope of encouraging and facilitating the settlement of disputes in Malta through mediation.

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Power Cuts In Malta: Understanding Consumer Rights And Legal Solutions

Over the past few days, Malta has been facing an unprecedented challenge with persistent power cuts. These power outages have significantly disrupted daily life, affected businesses...

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WH Partners

New Legal Notice Aims To Increase The Transparency And Predictability Of Working Conditions

European Union Employment

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CSB Group

Lex Mundi Report: Gathering Evidence In Aid Of Foreign Litigation

Ganado Advocates has contributed to a Lex Mundi global report pertaining to the Gathering of Evidence in Aid of Foreign Litigation.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Judgment By The Court Of Appeal On The Lifting Of The Corporate Veil

On the 1st of December 2021, the Court of Appeal (the "COA") delivered a judgment confirming a decision of First Hall Civil Court ("CC") given on the 30th of September 2016...

Malta Commercial

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FFF Legal

Litigation In Malta

The Maltese legal system has developed into a mixed legal system. In private law matters it is largely a jurisdiction based on the Civil Law tradition;

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Global Attorney-Client Privilege Guide

This overview is provided by Ganado, the Lex Mundi member firm for Malta.

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

International Arbitration In Malta

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Flexible Resolution Of Difficulties In The Administration Of Maltese Trusts

Malta Litigation

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FFF Legal

Learning From The Chanel vs Huawei Trademark Dispute - A Case For Reputable Marks

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Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates

Brexit And Its Impact On Jurisdiction, Choice Of Law And Enforcement: How Does It Affect You?

Malta Government

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DF Advocates

UPDATE: Real Life Battle Royale Continues As Apple Fights Back And Epic Submits New Filing

Malta Media & IT

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WH Partners

The P2B Regulation: New Requirements For Online Intermediation Service Providers And Online Search Engines As Of July 2020

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GVZH Advocates

Port Notice 7/20 – Dispute Resolution And Procedures Under S.L 545.30

Malta Coronavirus

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Covid-19 And Arbitration Proceedings

Malta Coronavirus

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Update – Covid-19 And Arbitration Proceedings

Malta Coronavirus

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Re-Opening Of Judicial Entities Not Operating From The Building Of The Court

Malta Litigation

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Mamo TCV Advocates

Court Closure And Suspension Of Legal Terms

Malta Litigation

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Mamo TCV Advocates

New Hague Judgments Convention – A Timely Counterpart To The 1958 New York Convention

Malta International

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Ganado Advocates

The New HCCH Judgments Convention – The Next Step In Cross-Border Recognition And Enforcement Of Judgments?

Malta Litigation

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Fenech & Fenech Advocates

Arbitration World – 6th Edition

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

Lex Mundi Global Arbitration Guide

Malta Litigation

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Ganado Advocates

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