Insights

Fintech Insights #12 – MiCA & Prevention of Market Abuse

One of the aims of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (“MiCA”) is to bring stability to digital asset markets by ensuring that market abuse is prevented before it can even occur. In Malta, the MFSA enforces these standards through the powers given to it under Chapter 647 together with second-level measures, including European Commission Delegated Regulations and ESMA Regulatory Technical Standards. The rules on market abuse in MiCA closely correspond to those of the EU’s Market Abuse Regulation (“MAR”). For crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”) the task is clear: prevent abuse and protect market stability with firm governance, disciplined disclosure, and surveillance that…

Mario Mizzi20th May 2026

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Corporate and M&A Litigation & Dispute Resolution

What happens to Court Cases once a Company is ordered into Liquidation?

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. Once a company is officially placed into liquidation by a court order, any ongoing court cases involving the company, whether filed by it or against it, may no longer proceed in the usual way. Under the Companies Act, no legal proceedings may be continued or commenced against the company…

Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino13th May 2026

Shipping, Yachting and Transport

A Year in Review: Registration Reforms and Digitalisation

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. As part of our year in review of the Amendments, Part III concludes…

Nicholas Valenzia and Ella Vella Cardona7th May 2026

Employment and Industrial Relations

Reforms to Wage Regulation Orders Presented at Times of Malta Event

Recent reforms to Malta’s Wage Regulation Orders (WROs) were presented during a Times of Malta business breakfast, highlighting significant updates aimed at modernising employment conditions across sectors. At the core of these changes is the introduction of sick leave entitlement from the very first day of employment. This reform removes previous inconsistencies between sectors, ensuring that all workers are granted immediate access to sick leave without waiting periods. Employees will also benefit from improved family-related leave provisions. Bereavement leave and marriage leave have been standardised and increased to 3 days, offering workers more equitable and supportive conditions during important life…

Mamo TCV Advocates29th April 2026

News

Mamo TCV Advocates reaffirms support for Alive Charity Foundation

Mamo TCV Advocates has once again supported the Alive Charity Foundation, with funds raised through the firm’s annual quiz night event, in aid of medical research, with a particular focus on cancer. Alive Charity Foundation is Malta’s first charity foundation established specifically to support medical research. Over the years, it has made meaningful contributions to local research initiatives and cancer treatment facilities, helping to improve outcomes for patients and their families. As part of its ongoing fundraising efforts, Alive Charity Foundation will be undertaking the ALIVE2026 Cycling Challenge for Cancer Research, scheduled to take place between 27 June and 5…

Mamo TCV Advocates29th April 2026

Shipping, Yachting and Transport

A Year in Review: Enhanced Protection of Seafarers

By virtue of Act I of 2025 and Legal Notice 26 of 2025, significant amendments were introduced to the Merchant Shipping Act (MSA) Chapter 234 of the Laws of Malta and to the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules S.L 234.51 (‘the Amendments’), reflecting Malta’s continued efforts to modernise its maritime legal framework and align it with evolving international standards. As these amendments reach their first anniversary, this three-part series reviews the principal reforms introduced. As part of our-year-in-review of the Amendments, Part II of this series focuses on enhanced protections for seafarers and Malta’s alignment with recent developments under…

Aleandro Mifsud and Ella Vella Cardona28th April 2026