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Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2026

We are pleased to issue the sixteenth edition of the Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update. These updates are intended to keep Maltese regulated entities informed of regulatory changes and developments taking place in the local financial services space. In this issue, we focus on the sector specific and cross-sectoral regulatory updates relating to investment services, CSPs, fintech, insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries. The sixteenth Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update can be found here.The Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update does not purport to give legal, regulatory, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Michael…

Mamo TCV Advocates21st April 2026

News Webinars

Training Academy Webinar Recap: Key Takeaways & Lawyer Insights

Following our monthly Training Academy session on Controlling mergers, acquisitions and foreign investments – the local experience, Dr Annalies Muscat shares a quick round‑up of the main points discussed and the practical considerations participants should keep in mind. Key takeaways The Control of Concentrations Regulations apply to the creation of a joint venture, and to merger of undertakings or acquisition by an another of the whole or part of another undertaking where certain turnover thresholds are met. The National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office Act applies to investments in an economic activity in Malta by a foreign (i.e. non EU)…

Mamo TCV Advocates20th April 2026

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Can a Legal Action be Paused Once a Company is Being Wound Up?

This article is part of a series exploring court actions available under the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta). Each article gives a practical overview of a specific legal remedy or procedure involving court supervision; outlining when it applies, the steps required, and the purpose behind it. It is intended as a useful reference point rather than an in-depth academic analysis. When a winding up application is filed before the Maltese courts, the company in question does not instantly enter liquidation. However, certain legal protections may immediately come into play, including the possibility of pausing other court…

Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino15th April 2026

News

Mamo TCV Expands AI Capabilities Through Collaboration with Harvey

Mamo TCV Advocates has become the first law firm in Malta to adopt Harvey, the operating system for the legal industry. Harvey is designed to support lawyers and legal teams in high‑value day‑to‑day work, while helping to maintain the highest professional standards. The firm’s decision to adopt Harvey follows a successful pilot phase and reflects a clear focus on enhancing the quality, efficiency and consistency of its legal services. John Haddock, Harvey’s Chief Business Officer, said, “Mamo TCV has built deep client relationships through its work on complex cross-border and commercial matters. That expertise was evident in how quickly their…

Mamo TCV Advocates14th April 2026

News Training Academy

From Lecture Hall to Practice: Free Training for University Law Students

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation of legal professionals in Malta, Mamo TCV is opening its Training Academy to University of Malta law students, free of charge. If you are currently enrolled at the Faculty of Laws, you may register using your University of Malta email address to access the full course offering. To learn more about Mamo TCV’s Training Academy and the available courses, please get in touch or visit our website here.

Mamo TCV Advocates10th April 2026

Shipping, Yachting and Transport

A Year in Review: The Finance Charter Instrument

By virtue of Act I of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to Merchant Shipping Act (‘MSA’) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta (‘The Amendments’), reflecting Malta’s continued efforts to modernise its maritime legal framework and align itself with evolving international standards. As these amendments reach their first anniversary, this three-part series undertakes a review of the principal reforms introduced. The first part analyses the Finance Charter Instrument, the second part focuses on the Protection of Seafarers and the third part addresses the Merchant Shipping Act Amendments. To begin our year in review of the Amendments, Part I of this…

Joshua Chircop and Ella Vella Cardona8th April 2026