Joseph Mizzi


Joseph Mizzi

Partner

Joseph Mizzi

Dr Joseph Mizzi is at the forefront of the firm's dispute resolution and litigation practice. With an extensive breadth of experience, he has consistently delivered successful outcomes for clients spanning various legal domains, including commercial, property, employment, and civil ltigation. Renowned for his adept handling of complex legal disputes, Joseph has garnered the trust of a diverse clientele. His strategic counsel and tenacious representation have proven instrumental in securing favorable resolutions, even in the most challenging cases.

Joseph also advises private clients on matters related to residency and citizenship and he is an accredited agent at Identity Malta. He is a director and shareholder of MMB Consultancy Limited, a company which operates through the trade name RC International, the firm’s immigration arm.  

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Dispute Resolution in Malta: Choosing Between Arbitration and Court Proceedings

Beneath the framework of Malta's judicial system, a distinctive mix of civil law, common law traditions, and EU directives and regulations, there are several avenues for dispute resolution. This article provides a comprehensive exploration of the two primary routes: litigation in Malta and arbitration in Malta, offering a detailed comparative...

Court declares ARMS billing practices illegal

In what is considered to be a ground-breaking judgment, the First Hall Civil Court ordered Automated Revenue Management Services Limited (“ARMS”) to refund the sum it overcharged when issuing its electricity bills to the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs, Mr. Darren Cordina and Notary Melvin Polidano, instituted a case against ARMS on...

Challenging the taxman’s executive title

In recent months we have seen the Government of Malta bolster resources in order to  intensify enforcement against money laundering and tax evasion. The oftentimes forbearing and indulgent stance of the Commissioner for Revenue (“CFR”) has shifted towards a policy that is seemingly hawkish and contentious. Indeed, our courts have...

An Employee’s right to disconnect

Covid-19 has brought about a change in the working environment with a number of businesses requiring or offering their employees to work remotely.   Recent statistics show that working from home has increased by almost 30%, and this figure is expected to remain constant throughout 2021. Eurofound has reported that people...

Debt Collection in Malta

The economic fallout of the recent pandemic has brought about a surge in debt collection claims. The sudden pressure on income for certain businesses necessitates the frugal management of cash flow, to the extent that directors may find themselves in the unenviable position of having to prioritise payments to certain...

Terminating a pregnant employee during her probation period

The plaintiff had filed an application claiming that her former employer, Union Print Company Limited, terminated her contract of employment immediately after informing them that she was pregnant. The company dismissed her allegations and claimed that her termination was strictly connected with her work performance. The company essentially argued that...

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