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Ganado Advocates is a leading commercial law firm with a particular focus on the corporate, financial services and maritime /aviation sectors, predominantly servicing international clients doing business through Malta. The firm also promotes other areas such as tax, pensions, intellectual property, employment and litigation. The firm traces its roots back to the early 1900s, and is today one of Malta’s foremost law practices, consistently ranking as a leading firm in all its core sectors. Ganado Advocates has over the past decades contributed directly towards creating and enhancing Malta’s hard-won reputation as a reliable and effective international centre for financial and maritime services. Today, the firm continues to provide high standards of legal advisory services to support and enhance Malta’s offering.
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171 Old Bakery Street , Valletta, Malta, Malta, VLT 1455, Valletta
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EU’s drive for centralisation, Malta’s competitive advantage and the digital euro
Ganado Advocates’ 11th Annual Banking and Payments Seminar 2026
The prescriptive period of Companies Act penalties
On 25 November 2025, the Court delved into the prescriptive period of penalties imposed on companies in terms of the Companies Act.
Malta’s FDI screening framework amendment: Key changes under Bill No. 172
The Bill primarily integrates the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office (the “Office”) within the Malta Business Registry and introduces clarifications to the FDI Act
Highlights L.N. 82/2026 and L.N. 83/2026 amending the PMLFTR and CBAR Regulations
Malta’s L.N. 82/2026 and 83/2026 introduce settlement agreements under PMLFTR and CBAR, enabling reduced penalties, stricter limits, expanded enforcement authorities, and enhanced cross-border data sharing.
Securing shipbuilding finance: Malta’s enhanced regime for mortgages on ships under construction
Act No. I of 2025 amended Malta’s Merchant Shipping Act and introduced significant updates to enhance maritime financing, through the creation of the finance charter security and formalising the registration of mortgages over vessels under construction.
Trade Marks & Copyright in Malta 2026
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Trade Marks and Copyright Global Practice Guide.
Biggest reform of EU fund rules in a decade: AIFMD II & UCITS VI
The EU is set to implement what is widely regarded as the most significant overhaul of its investment funds framework in over a decade, through the introduction of AIFMD II and UCITS VI
Easing the impact of war on government contracts
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is deeply concerning. It has disrupted, supply chains and increase costs across many industries.
CSSF communication to the Investment Fund Industry relating to Liquidity Management Requirements
The CSSF issued a communication to the investment fund industry following the introduction of the Law of 3 March 2026.
Emerging trends in Employment Law
Ganado Advocates' upcoming conference, People & Organisations: 2026 and Beyond should provide employers with a timely and practical roadmap.
Deals in a world that never stands still
How the M&A market has learned to live with volatility and what this means for deal-making in Malta
Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer credit obligations and regulatory considerations
BNPL regulation in the EU and Malta: CCD2, fintech lending, consumer protection, and regulatory classification of buy now pay later services.
SNCUs: A solution to enhance proportionality
How SNCUs under Solvency II make proportionality more practical, reducing burdens while maintaining effective supervision.
Boots, Buckles and Trends: The CJEU Clarifies EU Design Protection in Deity Shoes
the CJEU delivered its judgment in Case C323/24, Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and Stay Design, addressing a fundamental question in EU design law.
The return of the Commercial Court
The publication of Act No. IV of 2026 confirms the return of the Commercial Court in Malta, marking a significant development in the country’s judicial landscape.
Court orders €250,000 refund after promises of sale collapse
The Plaintiffs instituted proceedings under Article 167 of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure, requesting the Court to deliver judgment following the parties entering into various promises of sale.
The Solvency II review: An evolution, not a revolution
Solvency II is undergoing a review to ensure the framework remains effective in a changing economic and regulatory environment.
The European Commission’s formal proceedings against SHEIN under the Digital Services Act
SHEIN’s exponential growth is now facing a significant legal challenge that may become a landmark test for European digital governance.
IRRD: From Concept to Execution
The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) has crossed the line from proposal to law. As it entered into force on 28 January 2025.
From compliance to culture: The IMO’s step towards safer workplaces at sea
From 1 January 2026, IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) amends the STCW Convention to introduce mandatory training on harassment, bullying and assault prevention.
Jurisdiction in the digital marketplace: CJEU centralises collective claims against online platforms
The case concerned representative collective actions brought in the Netherlands against Apple entities for alleged anticompetitive conduct in breach of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.
The EU’s approach to AI liability: From liability-centric reform to risk-based regulation
The European Union's approach to governing artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone a significant inversion, shifting from a liability-focused stance to an ex ante compliance form of regulation.
Professional associations under the Health Care Professions Act
This article examines the requirements an organisation must meet to be recognised as a professional association under the Health Care Professions Act.
The elements of actio de in rem verso revisited by the First Hall, Civil Court
The First Hall, Civil Court examines the elements of the actio de in rem verso and upholds a reimbursement claim following the lapse of a promise of sale.
Malta’s new CSRD Regulations against the backdrop of the EU’s Omnibus re-think
Malta has recently transposed the Directive (EU) 2022/2464, the “CSRD” into domestic law by virtue of Legal Notice 39 of 2026.
ESMA consults on revised MAR Guidelines ahead of Listing Act disclosure reforms
The ESMA has launched a consultation on amendments to its guidelines on the delayed disclosure of inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Circular CSSF 25/901: New rules for SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs
The CSSF has issued Circular CSSF 25/901 introducing updated rules on investment limits, risk capital, borrowing, and transparency for SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs.
CSSF updates crypto-assets FAQ for investment funds following MiCAR implementation
The CSSF has updated its FAQ - Crypto Assets - Undertakings for collective investments to clarify how UCITS, AIFs, investment fund managers and depositaries may engage with crypto-assets.
The AED, being the supervisory authority in Luxembourg, launched a campaign to invite all RAIFs to populate and submit specific documents as part of the AML/CFT supervisory measures adopted by the AED towards RAIFs.
MiCA & EMTs: EBA advises industry as grace period is ending
The EBA’s opinion clarifies how CASPs must comply with PSD2 for EMT-related payment services, outlining licensing scenarios, grace-period expectations, and implications for MiCA-authorised firms and VASPs.
EU’s drive for centralisation, Malta’s competitive advantage and the digital euro
Ganado Advocates’ 11th Annual Banking and Payments Seminar 2026
The prescriptive period of Companies Act penalties
On 25 November 2025, the Court delved into the prescriptive period of penalties imposed on companies in terms of the Companies Act.
Malta’s FDI screening framework amendment: Key changes under Bill No. 172
The Bill primarily integrates the National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office (the “Office”) within the Malta Business Registry and introduces clarifications to the FDI Act
Highlights L.N. 82/2026 and L.N. 83/2026 amending the PMLFTR and CBAR Regulations
Malta’s L.N. 82/2026 and 83/2026 introduce settlement agreements under PMLFTR and CBAR, enabling reduced penalties, stricter limits, expanded enforcement authorities, and enhanced cross-border data sharing.
Securing shipbuilding finance: Malta’s enhanced regime for mortgages on ships under construction
Act No. I of 2025 amended Malta’s Merchant Shipping Act and introduced significant updates to enhance maritime financing, through the creation of the finance charter security and formalising the registration of mortgages over vessels under construction.
Trade Marks & Copyright in Malta 2026
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Trade Marks and Copyright Global Practice Guide.
Biggest reform of EU fund rules in a decade: AIFMD II & UCITS VI
The EU is set to implement what is widely regarded as the most significant overhaul of its investment funds framework in over a decade, through the introduction of AIFMD II and UCITS VI
Easing the impact of war on government contracts
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is deeply concerning. It has disrupted, supply chains and increase costs across many industries.
CSSF communication to the Investment Fund Industry relating to Liquidity Management Requirements
The CSSF issued a communication to the investment fund industry following the introduction of the Law of 3 March 2026.
Emerging trends in Employment Law
Ganado Advocates' upcoming conference, People & Organisations: 2026 and Beyond should provide employers with a timely and practical roadmap.
Deals in a world that never stands still
How the M&A market has learned to live with volatility and what this means for deal-making in Malta
Buy Now, Pay Later – Consumer credit obligations and regulatory considerations
BNPL regulation in the EU and Malta: CCD2, fintech lending, consumer protection, and regulatory classification of buy now pay later services.
SNCUs: A solution to enhance proportionality
How SNCUs under Solvency II make proportionality more practical, reducing burdens while maintaining effective supervision.
Boots, Buckles and Trends: The CJEU Clarifies EU Design Protection in Deity Shoes
the CJEU delivered its judgment in Case C323/24, Deity Shoes v Mundorama Confort and Stay Design, addressing a fundamental question in EU design law.
The return of the Commercial Court
The publication of Act No. IV of 2026 confirms the return of the Commercial Court in Malta, marking a significant development in the country’s judicial landscape.
Court orders €250,000 refund after promises of sale collapse
The Plaintiffs instituted proceedings under Article 167 of the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure, requesting the Court to deliver judgment following the parties entering into various promises of sale.
The Solvency II review: An evolution, not a revolution
Solvency II is undergoing a review to ensure the framework remains effective in a changing economic and regulatory environment.
The European Commission’s formal proceedings against SHEIN under the Digital Services Act
SHEIN’s exponential growth is now facing a significant legal challenge that may become a landmark test for European digital governance.
IRRD: From Concept to Execution
The Insurance Recovery and Resolution Directive (IRRD) has crossed the line from proposal to law. As it entered into force on 28 January 2025.
From compliance to culture: The IMO’s step towards safer workplaces at sea
From 1 January 2026, IMO Resolution MSC.560(108) amends the STCW Convention to introduce mandatory training on harassment, bullying and assault prevention.
Jurisdiction in the digital marketplace: CJEU centralises collective claims against online platforms
The case concerned representative collective actions brought in the Netherlands against Apple entities for alleged anticompetitive conduct in breach of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU.
The EU’s approach to AI liability: From liability-centric reform to risk-based regulation
The European Union's approach to governing artificial intelligence (AI) has undergone a significant inversion, shifting from a liability-focused stance to an ex ante compliance form of regulation.
Professional associations under the Health Care Professions Act
This article examines the requirements an organisation must meet to be recognised as a professional association under the Health Care Professions Act.
The elements of actio de in rem verso revisited by the First Hall, Civil Court
The First Hall, Civil Court examines the elements of the actio de in rem verso and upholds a reimbursement claim following the lapse of a promise of sale.
Malta’s new CSRD Regulations against the backdrop of the EU’s Omnibus re-think
Malta has recently transposed the Directive (EU) 2022/2464, the “CSRD” into domestic law by virtue of Legal Notice 39 of 2026.
ESMA consults on revised MAR Guidelines ahead of Listing Act disclosure reforms
The ESMA has launched a consultation on amendments to its guidelines on the delayed disclosure of inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Circular CSSF 25/901: New rules for SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs
The CSSF has issued Circular CSSF 25/901 introducing updated rules on investment limits, risk capital, borrowing, and transparency for SIFs, SICARs and Part II UCIs.
CSSF updates crypto-assets FAQ for investment funds following MiCAR implementation
The CSSF has updated its FAQ - Crypto Assets - Undertakings for collective investments to clarify how UCITS, AIFs, investment fund managers and depositaries may engage with crypto-assets.
The AED, being the supervisory authority in Luxembourg, launched a campaign to invite all RAIFs to populate and submit specific documents as part of the AML/CFT supervisory measures adopted by the AED towards RAIFs.
MiCA & EMTs: EBA advises industry as grace period is ending
The EBA’s opinion clarifies how CASPs must comply with PSD2 for EMT-related payment services, outlining licensing scenarios, grace-period expectations, and implications for MiCA-authorised firms and VASPs.