30 Sep 2021
The draft National Civil Aviation Policy has just been launched for public consultation as a catalyst for a future air-sea cargo hub. With mention of a possible drones sector as part of the policy, questions arise on policy considerations for data protection & privacy.
We are delighted to announce that our Senior Partner Dr Priscilla Mifsud Parked has been re-elected Chair of the Malta branch of private client professional organisation STEP, the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners.
EU Trademark registrations reported a substantial increase. Malta enjoys protection for EU trademarks through the EUIPO.
A new temporary residency programme has been launched for third country nationals wanting to move to Malta whilst working remotely.
31 May 2021
The Act regulating the Legal Profession in Malta is the first step in creating an obligatory register of warranted legal professional accessible by the public. Additional notions of risks and anti-money laundering provisions were added.
The Malta Company Service Providers (Amendment) Act 2020 which came into force on 16 March 2021 has overhauled CSP Rules and Rulebook and created a new regime for the authorisation of all providers of corporate services.
European Union unveils new Artificial Intelligence Rules
Malta Government announces more incentives to aid businesses
The Enlarged Board of Appeal within the European Patent Office issued decision G 1/19, which held that the established case law on computer-implemented inventions (COMVIK approach) applies also to computer-invented simulations.
26 Apr 2021 Admin
The consequences of Brexit in relation to the Lugano Convention governing jurisdiction matters and the UK’s need for re-admission is highlighted. The UK is no longer a party to this Convention and this is creating uncertainty for shipowners.