Malta Passenger Yacht Code Overview
The revised Passenger Yacht Code (PYC) was introduced by the Transport Malta Directorate on the 25th of May 2021, the code may be accessed here. This code was born out [...]
A Brief Overview of the Company Recovery Procedure in Malta
When a company finds itself in financial difficulty, it is in the best interest of the many relevant stakeholders that the firm is not declared bankrupt. Before having to declare [...]
The Arrest of a Ship under Maltese Law – Obtaining Security for Maritime Claims
It is no secret that freight, through the use of ships, plays a vital role in international trade. All the parties involved in international trade, including importers, exporters, ship owners, [...]
Is Malta really the first EU country to legalize Cannabis?
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 [...]
When Your Debtor Won’t Pay: Debt Collection in Malta
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 [...]
Quashing the possible emergence of a double identity when applying for Maltese citizenship following a name change in a third state
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 [...]