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Christine Calleja

Christine Calleja is a Partner at Mamo TCV Advocates and heads the firm’s Employment and Industrial Relations department.

Christine graduated Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta in 2011, after which she obtained a Masters in European and Comparative Law, also from the University of Malta, in 2012. Both her theses focused on employment law; the doctoral thesis was titled ‘Furthering the Case for Constructive Dismissal in Malta’ and her Masters thesis focused on the scope of application of the Acquired Rights Directive.

She joined the firm as a trainee in 2009, became an associate when she was called to the Bar in 2011 and was promoted to the post of Senior Associate in 2017.

Christine’s main areas of practice are employment law and insurance litigation.

Insofar as employment law is concerned, she regularly assists clients in all matters relating to human resources. She also represents clients, both employers and employees, in front of the Industrial Tribunal and courts in relation to these matters and has assisted clients in trade disputes and in the negotiation of collective agreements. She also delivers seminars and lectures for practitioners in the field on a regular basis and is also one of the founding members of the Maltese Employment Lawyers Association.

Her other special area of focus is insurance law, in particular insurance claims litigation, where she regularly assists and represents a number insurance companies in proceedings brought by or against them.

Upcoming Deadline: Gender Balance on Boards Employment and Industrial Relations

Upcoming Deadline: Gender Balance on Boards

The 30 June 2026 deadline is fast approaching for in-scope listed companies to fulfil the gender balance targets laid down in Chapter 13 of the Malta Financial Services Authority (‘MFSA’)’s Capital Markets Rules (implementing Directive (EU) 2022/2381). These requirements do not apply to debt issuers and micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. What must be achieved? By 30 June 2026, companies must meet one of the following targets: At least 40% of non-executive directors are of the underrepresented sex; or At least 33% of all directors (executive and non-executive) are of the underrepresented sex. Reporting and disclosure obligations In addition to…
Christine Calleja and Klara Cachia
10th June 2026
The New Equal Pay Regulations 2026 Published: Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Malta Employment and Industrial Relations

The New Equal Pay Regulations 2026 Published: Implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Malta

The introduction of the EU Pay Transparency Directive marked a significant shift in how organisations across the European Union approach pay transparency, workplace equality and gender pay gap reporting. Malta has now implemented the Directive through the new Equal Pay (Transparency and Reporting) Regulations 2026, published on 5 June 2026. Businesses are entering a new phase of employment law compliance in Malta, one that is more data-driven, structured and accountable than ever before. While equal pay obligations are not new, the way they are enforced is changing. Employers can no longer take a reactive approach. Instead, they will be expected…
Christine Calleja, Jeanine Mallia Schembri and Klara Cachia
8th June 2026
Malta’s WRO Reform Explained: Key Questions on Updated Conditions of Work Employment and Industrial Relations

Malta’s WRO Reform Explained: Key Questions on Updated Conditions of Work

Malta’s reform of Wage Regulation Orders (WROs) marks a significant step towards modernising sector-specific employment rules. Now redesignated as Conditions of Work Regulation Orders, the reform aims to simplify existing frameworks, align entitlements across sectors, and provide greater clarity for both employers and employees. Below, we address the key questions arising from the reform, focusing on its purpose, core principles, and the main changes introduced. Background and Purpose Q: What is a Conditions of Work Regulation Order? A: A Conditions of Work Regulation Order is a set of legal rules that provides the minimum conditions of work which must apply…
Christine Calleja and Jake Buttigieg
21st May 2026
Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks Insurance & ReinsuranceLitigation & Dispute Resolution

Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks

In the case of Joseph Psaila vs Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd  decided on the 26th of March 2026, the Court of Appeal confirmed that insurers may, at their own discretion, decide which risks and clients they wish to accept. Joseph Psaila, a taxi driver licensed to operate Y-plate vehicles, owned two cars: a Toyota and a Peugeot . At the time proceedings were initiated before the First Hall of the Civil Court, the Toyota was still insured, while the Peugeot’s policy had already expired. Both vehicles had previously been insured with Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd (‘Argus’). Psaila alleged…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
27th March 2026
Proposed Amendments to the Harassment Provisions in Chapter 452 Employment and Industrial Relations

Proposed Amendments to the Harassment Provisions in Chapter 452

On 23rd February 2026, the Parliament of Malta tabled Bill No. 166 (the “Bill”), which proposes amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452) and is aimed at further aligning national legislation with international labour standards, particularly those set out in the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) adopted by the International Labour Organization. One of the amendments proposed by this Bill involves the replacement of the marginal note in Article 29 to explicitly clarify that the provision addresses sexual harassment. The centrepiece of the Bill is the insertion of a new Article 29A, which introduces an…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
20th March 2026
Malta’s Pension System
Consultation on Maltese Pension System Employment and Industrial Relations

Consultation on Maltese Pension System

Introduction On 5th January 2026, the Government of Malta, through the Ministry for Social Policy and Children’s Rights, launched a public consultation on the ‘Strategic Review of the Adequacy, Sustainability, and Solidarity of Malta’s Pension System’. The consultation, which is open until 3rd April 2026, invites feedback from workers, pensioners, employers, and the wider public. This review is conducted every five years in accordance with Article 64B of the Social Security Act. Its purpose is to assess whether the pension system continues to provide adequate retirement income, remains financially sustainable in the long term, and distributes responsibilities fairly across society.…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
13th January 2026