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The Wunner Decision: Directors’ Personal Liability in Cross-Border Operations  

Executive Summary The Court of Justice of the European Union’s judgment in Case C-77/24 (Wunner), handed down on 15 January 2026, marks a turning point for directors of companies operating across EU Member States. At its heart, the case involved directors of a Maltese gambling company who found themselves sued personally by an Austrian player […]

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Court of Appeal Confirms: Genuine Restructuring Justifies Redundancy

In its judgement of 25 February 2026, in the names of Keith Farrugia vs. Dragonara Gaming Limited, the Court of Appeal confirmed that a redundancy arising from a genuine restructuring exercise does not amount to unfair dismissal. The decision upholds a ruling of the Industrial Tribunal and provides welcome clarity on what constitutes genuine redundancy […]

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Malta’s Notified PIFs: Europe’s Family Office Solution

Malta’s Notified Personal Investment Fund regime is quietly becoming the structure of choice for discerning family offices seeking European presence with operational flexibility and regulatory credibility. A Proportionate Regulatory Framework The Notified PIF offers what families actually need: a regulated yet proportionate and versatile framework that respects the sophistication of its participants. Unlike heavily supervised […]

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