At the launch of Camilleri Preziosi’s new Level 5 Suite — a new suite of front office capabilities and facilities housing the firm’s public areas and conference rooms, with views overlooking Marsamxetto Harbour — the firm announced that Donald Vella will become its Managing Partner with effect from 1 January 2027, succeeding Louis de Gabriele, […]
As of the 9th of September 2026, the European Commission has proposed a significant revision of the EU public procurement framework through the proposed EU Public Procurement Act (COM(2026) 590). This proposal seeks to repeal and replace the three existing procurement directives, namely Directive 2014/24/EU, Directive 2014/25/EU, and Directive 2014/23/EU, with a singular streamlined legislative […]
General Overview of the MTCA 2025 Annual Report Earlier this year, the Malta Tax and Customs Administration (MTCA) published its Annual Report (the “Report”) for 2025, outlining the progress made under its three-year strategic plan “Delivering Transformation”. The strategy prioritised voluntary tax compliance through greater engagement, improved digital services and more efficient administrative processes. The […]
Capital Markets are often surrounded by misconceptions and technical jargon, yet they play a central role in how businesses grow and economies develop. This episode of CP Soundbites, our podcast series dedicated to shining a light on the different practice areas handled by our firm, marks the first of two dedicated to the subject. Host […]
The adoption of the Sixth Capital Requirements Directive (“CRD VI” or the “Directive”) in July 2024 marks another significant step in the European Union (“EU”)’s efforts to strengthen the prudential framework governing banking activities, in particular with respect to cross-border lending. Prior to CRD VI, no EU-wide framework governed the conditions under which non-EU credit […]
Malta is one of the world’s leading yachting jurisdictions and home to the Malta Ship Registry, with over 1,000 superyachts registered under the Maltese flag. Strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, Malta combines full EU-flagged vessel status, a stable and transparent EU-compliant legal framework, and an English-speaking professional ecosystem […]
Steve Decesare, Alexia Valenzia and Daphne Vassallo have authored the Malta Chapter for the Chambers Aviation: Finance & Leasing 2026 Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers and Partners. In summary, the Guide covers the following topics: 1) Aircraft and Engine Purchase and Sale The tax treatment and enforceability of aircraft sale agreements and bills of […]
The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1291 (the “Implementing Regulation“) entered into force on 5 July 2026, introducing a revised set of implementing technical standards on insider list formats and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1210. The amendments, introduced as part of the Listing Act’s objective of reducing administrative burdens, remove a number of personal data fields […]
Camilleri Preziosi is pleased to announce that it has been recognised in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 as a leading firm in Private Wealth Law. This recognition is the result of an independent and in-depth market analysis conducted by Chambers and Partners, coupled with a thorough assessment of our firm’s experience, expertise and […]
On 10th July 2026, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 were published by virtue of Legal Notice 184 of 2026, which Regulations entered into effect immediately. Aimed at bringing the current Maltese beneficial ownership regime more in line with the latest EU AML legislation, these Regulations have introduced a number of […]