Court Auction of Sea Vessels: Notice to Creditors
The Court of Appeal, in its Superior Jurisdiction, composed of Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti, Mr Justice Christian Falzon Scerri and Madam Justice Josette Demicoli, in the case Mediterranean Trading Shipping Co Limited vs the Vessel M/T Turu and others,
Unlocking value: ESG due diligence as a catalyst for growth
Luke Hili has contributed an article, that featured on the IFLR1000 portal, titled ‘Unlocking value: ESG due diligence as a catalyst for growth’.
Keeping up with EU ETS and MRV obligations
As of 1st January 2024, the European Union (“EU”), welcomed the updated EU Emission Trading System (the “EU ETS”) rules which were duly extended to cater for the maritime sector by means of Directive (EU),
The Donations to Voluntary Organisations Rules, 2024
Recently, the Donations to Voluntary Organisations Rules, 2024 (the “Rules”) were published by means of Legal Notice 86 of 2024.
Judicial co-operation in civil matters and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in civil and commercial matters.
In a dispute concerning a conflict of international jurisdiction, the Court of Justice (First Chamber) ruled on the applicability of the Brussels Ia Regulation[1] to agreements conferring jurisdiction from the perspective of the existence of an international element.
GRC in Malta: The Pillars of Sound Financial Crime Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide
As the various practices employed by criminals to disguise economic benefits from illicit activities continuously evolve, organisations should be well-equipped to manage risks arising from such trends.
DORA voluntary dry run exercise to ensure preparedness ahead of it becoming applicable
In its latest circular, the MFSA highlights the launch of a dry run ad hoc exercise by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) and participating competent authorities such as the MFSA itself.
Sanctions in shipping: navigating the 12th package of sanctions against Russia
Council Regulation (EU) 2023/2878 of December 18, 2023, amending Regulation (EU) No. 833/2014 resulted in the adoption of the 12th package of sanctions against Russia,
Maltese Parliament approves updates to the VFA Act ahead of MiCA
The Maltese Parliament has just approved updates to the Virtual Financial Assets Act (Chapter 590, Laws of Malta) (“VFA Act”) to ensure further alignment with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).
Steering through Corporate Governance: The Company Defunct Procedure and its implications
In its judgement delivered on the 1 March 2024 in the names of Dr. Cedric Mifsud (for and on behalf of Rene Edwin Bultena, the “Plaintiff”) vs The Registrar of Companies (the “Respondent”),