Category: News

Camilleri Preziosi Contributes to GLI’s Publication on AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2024

Ron Galea Cavallazzi, Alexia Valenzia and Veronica Campbell have contributed the Malta Chapter to the Sixth Edition of Global Legal Group’s Global Legal Insights (GLI) publication titled AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2024. In summary, the Chapter covers the following topics: Trends The Chapter discusses local trends and developments in the field of AI, […]

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First Anti-Financial Crime Conference Hosted by Camilleri Preziosi

Camilleri Preziosi is proud to announce the successful hosting of our first-ever Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) Conference. This event featured a series of insightful discussions and presentations focused on the latest developments and challenges in the field of financial crime prevention. The conference opened with a keynote speech by our Managing Partner, Louis de Gabriele, setting […]

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Guidance Note: Understanding Ownership and Control from a Sanctions Implementation Perspective

On the 31st of May 2024, the Sanctions Monitoring Board (“SMB”) issued a Guidance Note, outlining the obligations in determining ownership and control from a sanctions implementation perspective.  The Guidance Note emphasizes that, under Article 3(5) of the National Interest (Enabling Powers) Act (Chapter 365 of the Laws of Malta), strict compliance with sanctions is mandatory […]

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Amendments to the Companies Act – Act XVIII of 2024: Reduction of share capital and share buybacks

On the 17th May 2024, Act XVIII of 2024, the Companies (Amendment) Act (the “Amendment Act”) was enacted, introducing, as its name implies, a number of amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the “Companies Act” or the “Act”).  While the changes brought about to the Act in May 2024 relate to […]

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ESG & Gaming : Extension of sign-up period for reporting under the MGA’s ESG Code

Following the launch of the Voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice for the Remote Gaming Sector in Malta (the “ESG Code”) last November, the Malta Gaming Authority has decided to extend the sign-up period for ESG reporting under the ESG Code as a result of continued interest received from the industry.  As expounded upon in our previous article, […]

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Lexology In-Depth: Corporate Immigration (14th Edition) – Malta Chapter

Ron Galea Cavallazzi, Edward Mizzi and Kristina Abela have once again contributed the Malta Chapter for the 14th Edition of Lexology In-Depth: Corporate Immigration (formerly The Corporate Immigration Review). It can be accessed here.  The chapter provides an overview of the immigration framework in Malta, including local laws, policy and authorities. Additionally, it covers residence rights, exemptions […]

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Camilleri Preziosi Contributes to ICLG on Trademarks – 2024 Edition

Steve Decesare and Alexia Valenzia have once again contributed the Malta Chapter for the 13th edition of Global Legal Group’s International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) on Trademarks.  In summary, the guide covers the following topics: Relevant authorities and legislation The Comptroller of Industrial Property as established under article 3 of the Patents and Designs Act is the relevant authority […]

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EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: approval by the European Parliament 

Following the failure of the European Council to reach an agreement on the final draft of the EU’s proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (also known as the “CSDDD” or the “CS3D”) on the 28th February 2024, on the 24th April 2024, the European Parliament approved a revised text of the Directive. As mentioned in our earlier article on the Directive, […]

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