Legal Notice 102 of 2026 was published earlier this week and will come into force within 2 months of its publication. These amendments mark a significant step forward in recognising the rights of working parents whose children are born outside Malta. The new regulations apply to workers whether employed on a full-time, part-time, indefinite, or […]
Since February 2026, the situation in Iran and the wider region has escalated. The de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already led to significant increases in global prices for oil and gas, with significant price effects felt across sectors of the European economy in all Member States. Between 27 February 2026 and […]
There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of March 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 3rd of March 2026, the Tax Rebate (Pensioners) (Amendment) Rules, 2026 were published. The changes include a new rule 4 granting eligible pensioners a tax rebate from […]
Introduction The publication of Legal Notice 86 of 2026 on 1 April 2026, which comes into force on 1 October 2026, marks a meaningful shift in how gambling services will be treated for VAT purposes in Malta. This reform comes generally anticipated, forming part of a broader, carefully considered policy initiative developed in close consultation […]
Malta’s credit landscape is changing. The Credit Review Office Act marks a meaningful shift in how credit relationships between lending institutions and their customers are expected to operate in Malta. Rather than imposing rigid obligations or punitive sanctions, the Act operates as a form of soft law — one designed to foster greater transparency, encourage […]
Camilleri Preziosi has once again been recognised as a leading force in Malta’s legal landscape, earning top-tier rankings across ten practice areas in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 edition. These results underscore the firm’s sustained commitment to delivering excellence across a broad spectrum of disciplines and reaffirm the trust that clients and peers continue to […]
Act No. IV of 2026, formally titled the ‘Various Laws relating to the Establishment and Jurisdiction of the Commercial Court (Amendment) Act, 2026’ (the “Act”), marks the return of a dedicated Commercial Court in Malta, a judicial forum that had previously existed and was subsequently absorbed into the general civil court structure. Published on 17th […]
We are pleased to announce that the firm has once again secured prominent recognition in the Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2026, consolidating our standing as one of Malta’s foremost legal practices. The latest edition of the Guide confirms our continued Band 1 ranking in General Business Law, while also recognising the firm in the […]
On 3 March 2026, Bill No. 166 — An Act to further amend the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Cap. 452) — was published in the Government Gazette. Currently at second reading stage, the Bill proposes the introduction of amendments aimed at strengthening protections against violence and harassment within the workplace and broadening the scope […]
There were several important legislative changes which were published over the course of February 2026. Below is an overview of the key updates across different areas. On the 6th of February 2026, the Index of Inflation for the Year 2025, was published, establishing the index of inflation for the year 2025 at 1035.93. This represents an […]