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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Camilleri Preziosi is proud to announce that the firm has once again sponsored the Customer Focus Award as part of JA Malta’s Start-Up Programme. As a law firm whose primary focus is to provide support and assist businesses in growing and achieving their goals, we wholly support JA Malta’s vision to improve young people’s understanding […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The following is an article by Lead Associate Alexia Valenzia and Junior Associate Veronica Campbell published in the 8th Edition of the ELSA Malta Law Review. The ELSA Malta Law Review seeks to give a legal analysis on the dynamic world of law and the updates and amendments that occur continuously. Copies may be purchased […]
European Commission publishes progress report on monitoring capital flows to sustainable investment. In light of the climate and environmental targets set by the European Union (EU), particularly that of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030, the EU has committed to scale up investments in sustainable activities by 2030 by at least two-thirds, relative […]
If you are you a recruitment agency in the practice of recruiting persons for employment in or outside of Malta or are in the business of operating a temporary work agency or an outsourcing agency, then you have likely heard of the new Employment Agencies Regulations which were published on 23 November 2023 through Legal […]