Malta has taken a decisive step in reshaping its commercial litigation landscape, with the re-establishment of the Commercial Court as a distinct superior court. Introduced through Act No. IV of 2026, enacted on 17 March 2026, the reform brings back a dedicated forum for resolving complex commercial disputes. The move, approved unanimously by Parliament, reflects a clear recognition that Malta’s legal system must evolve...
In a development that reflects the continued digitalisation of corporate governance, recent amendments to the Companies Act place increased emphasis on a company’s registered electronic mail address. In her insightful article published in The Times of Malta, our Associate Dr Emma Fenech examines why this seemingly administrative requirement carries significant implications for directors and company secretaries. Click the following link to read the full article. Company officers are now under a statutory duty to ensure...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 02/2026/01 Malta has enacted Act I of 2026 – The Various Laws (Corporate Sustainability Reporting) (Amendment) Act,...
Malta has taken another significant step in strengthening the regulatory integrity of its maritime register. On 30 January 2026, Transport Malta’s Merchant Shipping Directorate issued a new Code of Standards for the Appointment and Responsibilities of Resident Agents (the “Code”).The Code introduces a more structured and formalised framework governing Resident Agents appointed by International Owners...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 01/2026/01 The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has published a General Code of Conduct for Decision Makers...
The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has introduced a strengthened regulatory framework for sponsors as part of Pillar III of its Capital Markets Strategy, marking a significant step in reinforcing the integrity of Malta’s capital markets. The Initiative to Strengthen the Sponsors’ Regime, which came into force on 1 January 2026, is designed to ensure that...
The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) in collaboration with the Malta Financial Services Advisory Council launched a public consultation on proposed legislative measures relating to aircraft financial leasing in Malta. The public consultation is accompanied by a package of draft legislative instruments intended to establish a new regulatory framework for aircraft financial leasing companies. At present, aircraft financial leasing activities are generally subject to licensing under the Financial Institutions Act (Chapter...
Welcome to the monthly capital markets update, a briefing from our capital markets practice area rounding up the month’s regulatory developments within the equity and debt capital markets and looking ahead to future developments. Malta Update UPDATE NUMBER 12/2025/01 While this amendment was included in the October 2025 monthly update, further observations have since been...
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