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Court Upholds Right to Divide Roof in Co-ownership Case

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 26 Jan 2025

In matters of co-ownership, individuals cannot be compelled to remain in such a state indefinitely and may request the partition of the property, provided this is easily divisible. This principle was underscored in the judgment ...

Navigating Charterer Responsibility: Court Awards Damages after Charterer Breaches Obligations to Safeguard the Vessel and Protect it from War Risks

Author: Ylenia Busuttil Date: 23 Dec 2024

On the fifteenth (15th) of November 2024, the First Hall Civil Court presided over by Judge Ian Spiteri Bailey, delivered its judgement in the case Dr. Joseph Mizzi noe vs. M.V. Sea Patron. This decision, emerging from facts ...

Understanding the 2024 Amendments to Malta’s Private Residential Lease Laws: Key Changes and Compliance Guidelines

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 11 Oct 2024

In June 2024, Act XX introduced important amendments to the legal framework governing private residential leases. These changes aim to clarify existing provisions, enhance protections for both tenants and lessors, and establish higher ...

Court of Appeal Overturns Arbiter’s Decision in Favour of Appellant

Author: Alain Muscat Date: 27 Sep 2024

In a judgment delivered on 18th September 2024, the Maltese Court of Appeal, presided by Hon. Judge Lawrence Mintoff, ruled in favour of the appellant, overturning a prior decision by the Arbiter for Financial Services (the "Arbiter"). ...

Malta Transposes EU Anti-SLAPP Directive into National Law

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 31 Jul 2024

Malta has officially transposed the EU's anti-SLAPP directive, becoming the first Member State to do so. The Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) Order, 2024, aims to prevent abusive lawsuits designed to silence ...

Meet Us at the IBA Annual Litigation Forum in Amsterdam!

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 11 Apr 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Joseph Mizzi will be attending the prestigious International Bar Association’s Annual Litigation Forum in Amsterdam, from April 17th to 19th. This event is a cornerstone for legal ...

Revolutionising Condominium Management: Malta’s Legislative Leap Forward

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 03 Feb 2024

The concept of condominium living in Malta is facing potential legislative modernisation, with a white paper proposing significant reforms. These proposals aim to address the challenges in governance, maintenance, and management of ...

Reclaiming Company Assets After It Has Been Struck Off the Registry: Analysing the Carmel Cortis et vs L-Onor Prim Ministru et Judgment

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 26 Dec 2023

A recent judgment from the First Hall Civil Court (Constitutional Jurisdiction) has significant implications for shareholders and interested parties seeking to recover a company's assets long after it has been struck off the Malta ...

Announcing Our New Office Location!

Author: Joseph Mizzi Date: 18 Jul 2023

We're excited to announce that we have moved to a new location to better serve our clients. Our new office is now located at Office 1, 4th Floor, Kingsway Palace, Republic Street, Valletta. We look forward to welcoming you to our new ...

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Court Upholds Right to Divide Roof in Co-ownership Case

Navigating Charterer Responsibility: Court Awards Damages after Charterer Breaches Obligations to Safeguard the Vessel and Protect it from War Risks

Understanding the 2024 Amendments to Malta’s Private Residential Lease Laws: Key Changes and Compliance Guidelines

Court of Appeal Overturns Arbiter’s Decision in Favour of Appellant

Malta Transposes EU Anti-SLAPP Directive into National Law

Meet Us at the IBA Annual Litigation Forum in Amsterdam!

Revolutionising Condominium Management: Malta’s Legislative Leap Forward

Reclaiming Company Assets After It Has Been Struck Off the Registry: Analysing the Carmel Cortis et vs L-Onor Prim Ministru et Judgment

Announcing Our New Office Location!

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