If the shoe fits, register the design in time

On May 16th, Ganado Advocates and the Maltese Embassy in Italy collaborated to host the Milan event focusing on regulatory...

GRC in Malta: The Pillars of Sound Financial Crime Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide

As the various practices employed by criminals to disguise economic benefits from illicit activities continuously evolve, organisations should be well-equipped...

Judicial co-operation in civil matters and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters

In a dispute concerning a conflict of international jurisdiction, the Court of Justice (First Chamber) ruled on the applicability of...

The Donations to Voluntary Organisations Rules, 2024

Recently, the Donations to Voluntary Organisations Rules, 2024 (the “Rules”) were published by means of Legal Notice 86 of 2024. ...

Keeping up with EU ETS and MRV obligations

As of 1st January 2024, the European Union (“EU”), welcomed the updated EU Emission Trading System (the “EU ETS”) rules...

The MFSA consults on a draft Conduct of Business Rulebook for Banks

Bank deposit accounts, payment accounts, electronic money and certain categories of lending are amongst the in-scope Retail Products On the...

Liability for data breaches and the recognition of non-material damage under the GDPR

On December 14, 2023, the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") delivered a landmark judgment, following the request...

AIFMD II – A step closer to entry into force

On 26 February 2024, the Council of the European Union announced that it adopted the proposed Directive amending the Alternative...

The Parties’ Free Choice of EU Jurisdiction