Publications

As many know by now, Malta has been claiming to be the first country in the European Union to legalize the growth and consumption of cannabis. Here we shall take a look at the similarities and differences between the Maltese system and another ruleset governing the cultivation, possession and distribution [...]

There are only so many times a creditor (¹) can unsuccessfully call upon his debtor asking him to render payment of a due debt in an amicable and informal manner before he seeks a more formal and serious approach. There are a number of options which can be utilised when [...]

When a person legally changes or adds to his name, a discrepancy is created between the name that is stated on his birth certificate and the name that is written on his passport and any subsequent acts or documents, that are issued in his name following his name change. While [...]

It is recently becoming more popular for couples not to commit to marriage, owing to the emotional and financial difficulties that come about from terminating a marriage. Therefore, many couples tend to live together in a state of cohabitation without any formalities. Traditionally, this meant that the parties in the [...]

Malta is an attractive fast-developing and extremely fast-growing business hub for many foreign investors and local businessmen, in spite of the global pandemic. Opening a business in Malta entitles one with many appealing benefits, such as the Maltese attractive tax regimes. Also, the sound legal system and modern business [...]

In 2004, Malta became a member of the European Union and the Council of Europe. This created a new legislation which prevails over national law and includes a considerable body of regulations. The primacy of European law is enshrined in Article 825A of the Code of organization and civil procedure [...]