The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has pronounced itself in a landmark judgement deeming public access to the beneficial owner registers for companies in the EU member states is no longer valid. This decision was arrived at based on articles 7 and 8 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the Charter). These articles deal with the respect for private and family life and the protection of personal data.
24 Oct 2022 Admin
Back in 2002, Chetcuti Cauchi’s founders left Big 4 and Big Law with their experiences of deep world-class expertise, of the multi-disciplinary model and started combining these strengths with the beauty of working as a boutique law firm. Their mission: to create a next gen law firm based on meaningful personal relationships, integrity throughout, and with the technologically-empowered commercially aware mindset we share with many of our clients.
Malta Start-Up Residence Programme Launched
Work on Malta Superyacht Policy 2022 announced
Latest diplomatic agreements between the EU and US in furtherance to the precursor of transatlantic data transfers between the EU and US, the ‘EU-US Privacy Shield’, has brought hope for the re-emergence of such Privacy Shield which served the EU and US well, until the decision of Schrems II that is.
Malta Digital Nomad Residence Permit now requires a minimum physical stay Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit has been attracting a large number of digital nomads who relocate to Malta to live and work. From its launch in June 2021, the island has received over 200 applications from applicants from around the world.
Dr Priscilla Mifsud-Parker, Senior Partner, has been re-elected Chair of the Malta branch of STEP, the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners. This will mark Priscilla’s third term at the helm of STEP in Malta following two successful years as Chair. Prior to this, Priscilla acted in the STEP Malta Branch Committee for several years in the role of Secretary and Chair of the Technical Committee.
Brazil-Malta relations highlighted as Malta opened an embassy in Brazilia, Malta's first diplomatic representation in Latin America. Maltese Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs & Trade visited Brazilia to inaugurate the Maltese Embassy in Brazil.
For the last 22 years, the 26th of April has been celebrated as World Intellectual Property Day. The main aim of celebrating Intellectual Property Day is to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks, and designs impact on daily life as well as to celebrate creativity and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe.
07 Apr 2022 Admin
Chetcuti Cauchi Advocates have announced the admission of Dr Charlene Mifsud to the firm’s partnership.