Insights

Aviation

The Impact of the EU’s 16th Sanctions Package on the Aviation Industry

On the 24th February 2025, the European Council introduced the 16th set of restrictive measures against Russia through Council Regulation 2025/495 (the “Regulation”), marking another step in the EU’s ongoing efforts to exert economic pressure on Russia and limit its capacity to finance the war in Ukraine. The latest sanctions package imposes stricter measures targeting key sectors of Russia’s economy, such as trade, energy, transport, and infrastructure. Background The EU has progressively imposed various restrictive measures against Russia since March 2014, initially in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as the deliberate destabilisation of Ukraine.…

Joshua Chircop and Martina Azzopardi11th March 2025

News

KSU Careers Expo 2025

Mamo TCV Advocates will once again be participating at the KSU Careers Expo which will be held at the University of Malta between the 10th and 12th March 2025. Lawyers from Mamo TCV will be available to meet with students at the Firm’s stand on campus where they will be able to answer questions in relation to the Firm’s 2025 student internship program, as well as questions about their prospective careers and life at the Firm in general. Click here to learn more about the summer internship program and to apply to join. About Mamo TCV Mamo TCV Advocates is…

Mamo TCV Advocates4th March 2025

Aviation

New Requirements Under ODS Licensing Regime for Aircraft Imports and Exports

New licensing requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/590 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7th of February 2024 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (the “Regulation”) will become applicable on the 3rd of March 2025. The Regulation provides for the licensing of the import and export of ozone-depleting substances (“Ozone-Depleting Substance/s” or “ODS”). Any aircraft that is imported to or exported from the EU is required to obtain an ODS license for customs purposes. Accordingly, with effect from the 3rd of March 2025, new ODS licenses issued under the Regulation must be used for customs clearance purposes. These…

Joshua Chircop3rd March 2025

News

Mamo TCV Advocates Ranks Band 1 in Chambers Global 2025 for General Business Law

Mamo TCV Advocates is pleased to announce that the firm has again been ranked as a top-tier firm in the 2025 Chambers Global Guide. The firm was described as a “stellar firm with an acclaimed corporate and dispute resolution practice” with one client affirming that “it’s actually a joy to be on the phone with them and tear problems apart. I wouldn’t change them for anything in the world.” Congratulations to Andrew Muscat, Michael Psaila, Katya Tua, and Annalies Muscat for their well-deserved recognition. The complete 2025 rankings are available here.

Mamo TCV Advocates17th February 2025

Investment Services & Funds

SLPFs: Partnership Funds Without Legal Personality

The Investment Services Act (Special Limited Partnership Funds) Regulations (“LN 30 (2025)” or “the Regulations”) introduced a new type of structure for investment funds in Malta which will be useful for those who are interested in setting up a vehicle without a separate legal personality. The Regulations provide the framework for the Special Limited Partnership Fund (“SLPF”), a limited partnership without juridical personality, a structure that aligns Malta with several other leading asset-management jurisdictions. The SLPF can only be set-up as an investment vehicle which is notified or licensed by the Malta Financial Service Authority (“MFSA”) as a collective investment…

Mario Mizzi13th February 2025

Corporate and M&A Regulatory Compliance

The Bill to Amend CSP Laws

On the 31st of January 2025, Bill number 124 (the “Bill”) entitled Company Service Providers (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Cap. 529) (the “Proposed Act”) was published among the Government Notices in the Supplement to the Government Gazette. The Bill has reached First Reading stage in Parliament and aims to amend and strengthen the regulatory framework applicable to company service providers (“CSPs”) by introducing two new categories of CSPs. Key Amendments The proposed amendment to the Company Service Providers Act, Chapter 529 of the Laws of Malta (the “Act”) contains numerous changes. These include various definitional changes as well as modifications to…

Andrea Abela4th February 2025