PDPA 2010 AMENDMENTS APPROVED BY CABINET
On 4 July 2024, Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, announced that the Cabinet has approved the proposed amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (“PDPA 2010”),
Post-SVDP 2.0 and the Return of the Revenue: Navigating New Challenges in Tax Audits and Investigations
With the conclusion of the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme 2.0 (“SVDP 2.0”) on 31.5.2024[1], the Inland Revenue Board (“IRB”) has intensified its focus on ensuring tax compliance across Malaysia.
Modernisation of Malaysia’s Arbitration Legislation: A Concise Overview of the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024
As the arbitration world transforms, our laws must evolve accordingly to remain relevant and effective. On 15.7.2024, the Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 2024 (Act 646) (“Bill”) was tabled for its first reading in Parliament.
Retentions in UAE Construction Contracts: A Comparative Analysis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) relies heavily on well-defined construction contracts to ensure the smooth execution of its many building projects.
The Role of the Reserve Director
This article is intended to inform about the advantage of using a “Reserve Director” in the jurisdictions of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and Belize.
Disruption costs claims: why they struggle, but are not doomed to fail.
Disruption costs claims on construction projects are known to have a lower success rate than their rich cousin, the prolongation costs claim.
Artificial intelligence in Malta
Ganado Advocates has contributed the Malta chapter in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Artificial Intelligence Global Practice Guide.
Anti-money laundering in Malta
Ganado Advocates has re-contributed the Malta chapter in the 2024 edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide (ICLG) to Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Unintended Consequences of Mandatory Mediation
The landmark Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416 overturned the long-standing prohibition on English courts compelling parties to engage in mediation or other ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) processes.
Energy lawyer in Romania. The mines are reopening in Romania
On June 26th, 2024, the Romanian Emergency Ordinance No. 77/2024 on amending and supplementing Mining Law No. 85/2003 came into force, bringing major amendments to the mining industry in Romania.