Insights

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

Aviation Capital Markets

Mamo TCV Advises Challenge on First Aviation Bond

Mamo TCV Advocates, one of Malta's leading law firms, is proud to have acted as legal advisors to Challenge Aviation p.l.c. in connection with the approval of its bond issuance programme, and extends its congratulations on this significant achievement. This landmark achievement represents a significant milestone not only for Challenge Aviation but for Malta's entire aviation industry, as it marks the first time an aviation sector company has secured such approval in the jurisdiction. Challenge Aviation forms part of Challenge Group’s growing presence in Malta. Challenge Group has established itself as a prominent player in the global air cargo market,…

Mamo TCV Advocates28th April 2026

Insurance & Reinsurance Investment Services & Funds Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update | Q1 2026

We are pleased to issue the sixteenth edition of the Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update. These updates are intended to keep Maltese regulated entities informed of regulatory changes and developments taking place in the local financial services space. In this issue, we focus on the sector specific and cross-sectoral regulatory updates relating to investment services, CSPs, fintech, insurance undertakings and insurance intermediaries. The sixteenth Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update can be found here.The Regulatory Compliance Quarterly Update does not purport to give legal, regulatory, financial or tax advice. Should you require further information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Michael…

Mamo TCV Advocates21st April 2026