Maritime trade in the crosshairs: Understanding the EU’s 16th sanctions package

It is with pleasure that Ganado Advocates announces Catherine Formosa’s promotion to Of Counsel, effective 6th March 2025. Catherine has...

Restoration to the Register of Companies of a struck-off company

In Riċevitur Uffiċjali fil-kapaċita’ tagħha ta’ stralċjarja tal-kumpanija Cassar & Schembri Marketing Ltd v. Reġistratur tal-Kumpaniji, decided by Mr Justice...

A new era of maritime excellence: Unlocking new opportunities for growth

As the maritime sector continues to evolve, innovative financial instruments are emerging to facilitate investment and secure maritime transactions. Among...

ESMA peer review affirms Malta’s strong standing in crypto-asset supervision

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has welcomed the findings of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Peer Review...

A new era of maritime excellence: Chartering the future

Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”) introduces the finance charter instrument as a legal mechanism to secure lessors’ rights...

Unpacking the Advocate General’s take on Malta’s citizenship by investment framework: 1-0 for Malta at halftime?

In Commission v Malta (filed on the 22 March 2023), the European Commission challenged Malta’s Citizenship by Investment framework. To...

A new era of maritime excellence: Proposed amendments to the Merchant Shipping Act

The purpose of this article is to highlight key reforms introduced in Act No. I of 2025 (the “Act”), aimed...

The ECJ clarifies the application of collective action in EU competition law

On 28th January 2025 in Case C-253/23, “ASG 2 Ausgleichsgesellschaft für die Sägeindustrie Nordrhein-Westfalen GmbH v Land Nordrhein-Westfalen” the European...

The Court of Appeal opines on contingent liabilities in the context of Guarantees of Peaceful Possession