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European Commission issues Guidelines on Foreign Subsidies Regulation Antitrust, Competition and Trade

European Commission issues Guidelines on Foreign Subsidies Regulation

On 9 January 2026, the European Commission published Guidelines on the interpretation of certain concepts essential to the application of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The Foreign Subsidies Regulation is intended to regulate subsidies that are granted by third countries and that are deemed to distort competition within the internal market. The Guidelines clarify: - How the Commission will carry out the assessment of “distortions” – briefly, it will first examine if the foreign subsidiary strengthens the company’s competitive position within the European Union, and secondly, it will consider the impact on competition. - How the Commission will assess distortions within…
Mamo TCV Advocates
6th February 2026
The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A of the Maltese Companies Act Corporate and M&A

The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A of the Maltese Companies Act

At the end of 2025, the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the “Companies Act”) was amended by Legal Notice No. 286 of 2025, giving effect to Article 32 of the Companies (Amendment) Act (Act XVIII of 2025) and introducing the new Article 214A into the Companies Act which establishes the  “simplified dissolution procedure” designed to facilitate the voluntary closure of dormant private limited liability companies without the need to appoint a liquidator. Applicability of Article 214A Under Article 214A of the Companies Act, a company that has been validly registered for at least six months may…
Nicole Portelli and Jack Vassallo Cesareo
4th February 2026
The EU AI Act
European Commission Proposes Updated EU Cybersecurity Act (The Cybersecurity Act 2) DORAGDPRTelecoms, Media & Technology

European Commission Proposes Updated EU Cybersecurity Act (The Cybersecurity Act 2)

On 20 January 2026, the Proposal for a Regulation for the EU Cybersecurity Act (‘The Cybersecurity Act 2’) was published by the European Commission to update and replace Regulation (EU) 2019/881 (the “2019 Cybersecurity Act”). The Proposal was introduced in response to major changes in cybersecurity threats as well as the weaknesses identified in the 2019 Cybersecurity Act. Since the adoption of the 2019 Cybersecurity Act, cyberattacks have become more frequent and sophisticated, increasingly targeting critical infrastructures, essential services and digital supply chains. At the same time, growing geopolitical tensions and the EU’s reliance on technologies from third countries have…
Mamo TCV Advocates
30th January 2026
NIS 2 and Critical Entities Resilience Framework Enter into Force in Malta DORAGDPRTelecoms, Media & Technology

NIS 2 and Critical Entities Resilience Framework Enter into Force in Malta

Two long-awaited Legal Notices published on Friday, 23rd January 2026 have brought into force key elements of Malta’s cybersecurity and resilience framework, implementing two recent EU legislative developments. Entry Into Force of the NIS 2 Directive Legal Notice 22 of 2026 brought Subsidiary Legislation 460.41, the Measures for a High Common Level of Cybersecurity Across the European Union (Malta) Order, into force on Friday, 23rd January 2026. This Subsidiary Legislation transposes the EU Network and Information Systems Directive II (more commonly known as ‘NIS 2’) into Maltese law and is brought into force as already previously published without substantial substantive…
Mamo TCV Advocates
26th January 2026
Diverse workforce
Mamo TCV Delivering a Seminar on Pay Transparency in collaboration with KPMG NewsWebinars

Mamo TCV Delivering a Seminar on Pay Transparency in collaboration with KPMG

Mamo TCV Advocates will be delivering a seminar on EU pay transparency in collaboration with KPMG. The EU Pay Transparency Directive introduces new obligations for organisations across Europe to promote fair, transparent and gender-neutral pay practices. This 90-minute session will be held on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 between 11.00am and 12.30pm. It will unpack the Directive’s key requirements, how these are expected to be reflected in local laws and legislation, and the practical steps employers can take now to prepare ahead of its transposition deadline in June 2026. Do not miss this unique opportunity – click here to register now.
Mamo TCV Advocates
23rd January 2026
Mamo TCV Hosts Seminar on Malta’s Work Permit Framework NewsWebinars

Mamo TCV Hosts Seminar on Malta’s Work Permit Framework

On 20 January 2026, Mamo TCV Advocates, in collaboration with The Malta Chamber, hosted a seminar examining Malta’s evolving work permit and labour migration framework.   The seminar featured a presentation by Dr Julian Fenech Adami, Senior Associate at Mamo TCV Advocates, followed by a panel discussion with Celia Falzon (CEO, Jobsplus), Dr Edric Zahra (CEO, Identità), and Mr Justin Anastasi (Chair, Employment Agencies Business Section, The Malta Chamber). The discussion was moderated by Dr Christine Calleja, Partner at Mamo TCV Advocates, with active audience participation.  Key topics included Malta’s main employment pathways for third-country nationals, the Single Permit process, the…
Mamo TCV Advocates
22nd January 2026