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Deal or No Deal? Navigating the Realities of M&A Negotiations in Malta

Mergers and acquisitions are rarely straightforward. Even in bullish markets, deals hinge on negotiation and the delicate balancing act between valuation, risk allocation, regulation, and of course, human dynamics.

Ganado Advocates sponsors the 2025 Greek Ship Finance Forum

We are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 Greek Ship Finance Forum, in Asteria Glyfada, Greece.

A Payment Service User’s Duty to Act “Without Delay” on Unauthorised Payments

The Court of Justice of the European Union (the “CJEU”) examined the right of refunds of payment service users in the event of unauthorised transactions in the case of IL v. Veracash SAS (C-665/23), where it emphasised the relevance of timely reporting of fraud by the users in its ruling...

Malta Pushes Back: The Case Against Centralised EU Oversight under MiCA

Nearly a year after the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) came into full force, the debate over who should supervise crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) is intensifying across the EU.

IMO’s net-zero framework: what it means for global shipping

International shipping which is crucial for global trade, is responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Ganado Advocates nominated as Legal Services Firm of the Year at the Captive Review European Awards

Ganado Advocates has been shortlisted once again as one of the top three firms in the ‘Legal Services Firm of the Year’ category at the 2025 European Captive Review Awards.

Ganado Advocates Celebrates three decades of Membership with Lex Mundi

Ganado Advocates is proud to mark 30 years as a member of Lex Mundi, the world’s leading network of independent law firms with deep experience in 125+ countries.

The compliance journey of high-risk AI providers and deployers

The designation of “high risk” AI systems in the EU’s AI Act carries with it the most stringent obligations and is mainly where businesses need to focus their immediate compliance efforts.

Distinctiveness vs descriptiveness in the SIZZZLERS trademark dispute

In the competitive world of snack food, a distinctive name for a company’s product is essential to set it apart in a crowded market.

The data act: a new era for Europe’s data economy

The Data Act (Regulation (EU) 2023/2854) is set to transform how data generated by connected products and related services is accessed, shared, and used across the EU.

Ganado Advocates joins The Payments Association

Ganado Advocates is delighted to announce their membership with The Payments Association.

Publication of Delegated Regulation on market abuse monitoring and reporting obligations under MiCA

The much anticipated Commission Delegated Regulation 2025/885 setting out the regulatory technical standards (“MiCA RTS”) for the arrangements, systems and procedures which persons professionally arranging or executing transactions in crypto-assets (“PPAETs”) are required to have in place to...

Competition Law in Malta

Clement Mifsud-Bonnici, Chris Grech and Laura Spiteri have authored the Malta chapter on competition law, published online on Thomas Reuters Practical Law, titled ‘Competition Law in Malta’.

Re-establishment of the commercial court

Malta is on the cusp of a significant judicial reform with the publication of Bill No.133, entitled “Various Laws relating to the Establishment and Jurisdiction of the Commercial Court (Amendment) Act, 2025” in the Supplement to the Government Gazette on 9 May 2025.

New pay transparency obligations for employers in Malta as from 27th August 2025

With effect from 27th August 2025, employers in Malta will be required to comply with a new set of obligations surrounding pay transparency, covering both job applicants and existing employees.

Ganado Meets - 10.2 - Luke Hili meets Kenneth Farrugia

Olaf Zahra, Chief Technical and Sustainability Officer at Toly Group, believes that the implementation of over-regulation has derailed the core focus of doing good.

Ganado Meets - 10.2 - Paul Falzon meets Kenneth Farrugia

One of Malta’s three largest banks, Bank of Valletta makes it a point to anchor itself within the community, providing customers with support to shift into the greener economy.

Ganado Meets - 10.1 - Luke Hili meets Nikhil Patil

Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance is here with its first episode!

Revision of FDI rules on the horizon

Practitioners working on M&A deals have now become accustomed to dealing with a wide variety of regulatory rules through which they regularly advise their clients to navigate, particularly merger control, the foreign subsidies regulation and foreign direct investment (“FDI”) rules.

Unravelling usufruct over shares: New article 117A of the Companies Act

The institute of usufruct is one of the most known legal concepts in Maltese society.

Regulatory update: CSSF introduces new e-Identification process for fund prospectuses

The Luxembourg financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), has announced a significant shift in the administrative process governing the submission and identification of fund prospectuses.

Publication of Circular No 792 of 28 July 2025 by the AED

On 28th July 2025, the Administration de l’Enregistrement, des Domaines et de la TVA – Registration Duty, Estate and VAT Authority (“AED”), being the supervisory authority in Luxembourg responsible for ensuring AML/CFT compliance by, inter alia, unregulated funds, issued a Circular relating to...

Burden of proof and the international carriage of goods: Insurer succeeds in cargo theft claim

On 20 May 2025, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the “Court”), delivered its judgement in the case Elmo Insurance Limited vs Jet Freight Limited and Clayton Abela Logistics Limited, touching upon the burden of proof of carriers under the International Carriage of Goods by Road Act (Chapter 486...

The new legal order of environmental accountability

Environmental degradation is no longer hypothetical.

A third person’s right to request the release of his property which by mistake is caught with an acc

In Run Logistics Limited v Il-Kummissarju tal-Pulizija u l-Uffiċju għall-Irkupru tal-Assi, decided by Mr Justice Henri Mizzi in the Civil Court (Asset Recovery Section) (the “Court”) on 3rd June 2025, the Court went into a detailed analysis on the relevant provisions at law, and how they are to...

M&A outlook in a year of tariffs, tech and shifting rules

In the last quarter of 2024, the mergers and acquisitions landscape appeared poised for robust recovery, buoyed by a surge in CEO confidence reaching unprecedented levels.

The European Union’s AI Act

The EU unleashed a groundbreaking legal framework for artificial intelligence, directly applicable in all EU member states, and the clock is ticking for businesses across every sector.

Recent amendments to Malta’s Companies Act

A number of amendments to the Maltese Companies Act were enacted by means of Act XVIII of 2025 on 11 July, 2025.

The Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025

On 9th July 2025, the Companies Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (the “Regulations”) were published in the Government Gazette as Legal Notice 127 of 2025.

Maritime security onboard yachts: a legal perspective on private security and armed guards

In recent years, maritime regions traditionally traversed by merchant vessels have witnessed a noticeable increase in luxury yachts venturing into new and uncharted territories.