
Case Note: CJEU’s Commission v Malta — rethinking citizenship by investment
The case concerns Malta’s 2020 investor citizenship framework, formally called “Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional

The Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
On 9th July 2025, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the

The introduction of a security interest in finance lease transactions
Malta’s maritime industry is largely governed by the Merchant Shipping Act of 1973, Chapter 234

Arbitration in Malta: Court balances procedure, legislative intent and party autonom
On 28 April 2025, the Court of Magistrates, presided over by Magistrate Dr Victor G.

Unravelling usufruct over shares: New article 117A of the Companies Act
The institute of usufruct is one of the most known legal concepts in Maltese society.

Revision of FDI rules on the horizon
Introduction: FDI rules Practitioners working on M&A deals have now become accustomed to dealing with
Changes to Malta’s work permit process for TCNs
What Employers and Applicants Need to Know from August 2025 Malta’s labour landscape is evolving.

Right of a third party to request release of mistakenly seized property
Introduction In Run Logistics Limited v Il-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija u l-Uffiċju għall-Irkupru tal-Assi, decided by Mr












