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Julian Fenech Adami

lian Fenech Adami is a Senior Associate at Mamo TCV Advocates. He joined the firm as a trainee in September 2016.

After graduating in 2018 with a Doctor of Laws, Julian began practicing Immigration law as his main area, advising clients on a wide range of immigration matters such as citizenship by birth, naturalization, registration or investment, multiple residency programmes based on tax, retirement and investment, visas, and work-based residency such as the single permit and the nomad residence permit.

In view of the close link between work permits and other aspects of employment law, and his keen interest in yachting, Julian also advises numerous corporate clients and individuals on employment law, shipping and yachting.

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Understanding Malta’s Updated Labour Migration Policy Employment and Industrial RelationsImmigration

Understanding Malta’s Updated Labour Migration Policy

What is the Malta Labour Migration Policy? Malta’s Labour Migration Policy regulates the employment of Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), ensuring that labour migration responds to genuine market needs while protecting workers’ rights and supporting social cohesion. Over the past decade, Malta’s strong economic growth, combined with an ageing population and low fertility rates, has significantly reduced the size of the local workforce. Foreign workers have therefore become essential to sustaining economic activity, filling skills gaps, and supporting emerging industries. While this reliance on foreign labour has supported growth, it has also created challenges, including pressure on infrastructure, high employee turnover, and…
Julian Fenech Adami and Justyne Falzon
16th January 2026
Castille Palace at Night
Maltese Residency for Investment Family Offices ImmigrationInvestment Services & Funds

Maltese Residency for Investment Family Offices

Investment family offices that are setting up an investment structure in Malta (or even a branch thereof) have been given an additional incentive to choose Malta as an EU base due to a new residency law interpretation. On the  3rd of December, the MFSA issued a circular together with Malta’s immigration authorities titled “Joint MFSA and Residency Malta Agency Communication on a New Residency Scheme for Family Offices”. The circular explicitly “focuses on granting residence permits to individuals forming part of a family office structure”, notably ultimate beneficial owners (UBOs) and qualifying senior employees. This initiative is intended to enhance…
Mario Mizzi and Julian Fenech Adami
5th December 2025
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Mandatory Course for Third-Country Nationals from 2026 Immigration

Mandatory Course for Third-Country Nationals from 2026

As of January 2026, third‑country nationals (TCNs) who wish to work in Malta for the first time will be required to complete and pass a mandatory online pre‑departure course on life and work in Malta, costing €250, before they can proceed with a single permit application. This measure forms part of the wider Malta Labour Migration Policy, intended to regulate inflows of non‑EU workers, raise basic standards, and support better integration and enforcement.​ The pre‑departure programme consists of two online modules covering living and working in Malta, including basic English, cultural norms, workplace hygiene and conduct, and workers’ rights and…
Julian Fenech Adami
28th November 2025
Castille Palace
Malta’s Labour Migration Framework Undergoes Major Reform Immigration

Malta’s Labour Migration Framework Undergoes Major Reform

Malta's labour migration framework is undergoing significant changes with the implementation of a new Labour Migration Policy, with the first phase of measures taking effect on 1 August 2025. This comprehensive policy overhaul directly impacts both employers and third-country nationals (TCNs) working in Malta. Key Policy Changes Effective from 1 August 2025 Termination Rate Monitoring One of the most notable changes introduces monitoring of employer termination patterns. Companies exceeding specific termination rate thresholds will fail the Labour Market Test and be barred from recruiting new TCNs. The thresholds vary by company size. Extended Grace Period for Terminated Workers The grace period for TCNs…
Julian Fenech Adami
31st July 2025
Europe House in Valletta
Government Tables Bill to Broaden Citizenship Based on Merit Immigration

Government Tables Bill to Broaden Citizenship Based on Merit

The Maltese Citizenship (Amendment) Bill of 2025 introduces key legal changes aimed at amending the citizenship framework, primarily through the repeal of the citizenship by investment programme, and a significant revision to Article 10(9) of the Maltese Citizenship Act. This amendment was prompted by the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union, which found Malta's scheme to be in breach of EU law. Under the revised Article 10(9), the Minister may grant a certificate of naturalisation by merit to a foreign national or stateless person on the basis of exceptional service or contribution to Malta or to…
Julian Fenech Adami
17th July 2025
Identità Malta Introduces Specialist Employee Initiative and Updates to the Key Employee Initiative Employment and Industrial RelationsImmigration

Identità Malta Introduces Specialist Employee Initiative and Updates to the Key Employee Initiative

Identità Malta, formerly known as Identity Malta, has introduced a new initiative, the Specialist Employee Initiative, aimed at expediting the application process for skilled foreign workers. The initiative promises to process applications within fifteen (15) working days and is an extension of the existing Key Employee Initiative, which fast-tracks applications for highly skilled employees in a managerial or highly technical role within five (5) working days. To qualify for the Specialist Employee Initiative, the following criteria must be met: Minimum gross basic salary of €25,000; The position being offered in Malta is of a professional or technical level; and The…
Julian Fenech Adami
8th January 2024