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 delivered in favour of an employee of the company, who had been employed on an indefinite 30-hour weekly … Continued

This case, which was determined by the First Hall of the Civil Court by means of a final judgment dated the 25th of May 2026, concerned a private agreement dated 8 April 2013, under which the plaintiffs committed to obtaining a MEPA planning permit, within one year, for the extension of the roof of a … Continued

Transport Malta has introduced a new set of Non-Mandatory Safety Guidelines for Pleasure Yachts under 24 metres, together with a voluntary survey and certification scheme aimed at enhancing safety standards within the Maltese pleasure yacht fleet. The initiative will come into force on a voluntary basis on 01st of June 2026. The guidelines apply to … Continued

In a 21 May 2026 decision from Luxembourg, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has made clear that Article 56A of Malta’s Gaming Act, which prohibits the enforcement of foreign judgments against gambling operators holding a Maltese licence, is a factor for national courts to take into account in their overall assessment … Continued

In recent years the European Union has positioned itself as the world’s foremost digital regulator. From the introduction of the GDPR to the enactment of the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, the EU has steadily expanded its influence over global digital governance. This phenomenon, often referred to as the “Brussels Effect”, reflects … Continued

Share pledges constitute one of the most commonly used forms of security in Maltese corporate and financing transactions. They are primarily regulated by the Companies Act[1], which establishes the formal requirements for the creation, registration and enforcement of pledge of securities. However, where a pledge falls within the scope of the Financial Collateral Arrangements Regulations[2] … Continued

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 skirmish surrounding Malta’s gaming industry. Just a week earlier, on 16 April 2026, the Court confirmed that Member States can prohibit … Continued

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, addressing the compatibility of national restrictions on cross-border online gambling services with the freedom to provide services. In its ruling, the Court held that … Continued

The recent escalation of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz has once again brought into focus the vulnerability of global maritime trade to geopolitical developments in strategic chokepoints. The strait remains one of the most critical shipping corridors worldwide, facilitating the transit of roughly one fifth of global oil exports and a significant portion of … Continued

The ownership and security rights over aircraft engines in Malta are governed by two complementary legal frameworks: domestic legislation, mainly the Aircraft Registration Act[1] (the “Act”), and the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment (the “Convention”) and its Aircraft Protocol as implemented into Maltese law and reproduced in the First Schedule to … Continued