Ganado Advocates
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Ganado Advocates
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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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- Valletta171 Old Bakery Street , Valletta, Malta, Malta, VLT 1455
- Web: www.ganado.com
- Tel: (+356) 21 23 54 06
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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.
Ganado Advocates launches “Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance” podcast series in collaboration with
Ganado Advocates, in collaboration with the Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA), is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast series titled ”Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance“.
Malta’s cautious stance on the Russian oil price cap reflects a wiser EU maritime strategy
The EU’s proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.
When maritime contracts meet real-world risks: Lessons from the M.V. Sea Patron case
On 15 November 2024, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the “Court”) delivered its ruling in the case of Dr. Joseph Mizzi as special mandatory of Sovereign Fuels Limited vs M.V. Sea Patron (IMO 8214097), addressing matters of breaches in a time charterparty agreement, specifically war-risk...
AIFMD II: Preparing strategically, not reactively
The AIFMD II reform (Directive (EU) 2024/927) brings significant updates to the AIFMD and UCITS Directive, strengthening the regulatory framework for AIFs and UCITS.
Is your asymmetric jurisdiction clause valid?
On February 27, 2025, the Court of Justice to the European Union (“CJEU”) issued an important ruling on the validity of asymmetric (lop-sided) jurisdiction clauses in terms of the Brussels Regulation Recast.
EU Commission publishes its General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code of Practice
Whilst many of us were happily taking a well-deserved vacation, on the 10 July the European Commission (EC) was busy publishing its voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI.
The Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
As part of the transposition of Article 74 of Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (AMLD 6) into our law, amendments have been made to the Trusts and Trustees (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (SL 331.10) (the “Regulations”), by virtue of Legal Notice 133 of 2025 that was published on the 11th July...
Using FIDIC contracts in Malta: Key benefits and insights
Construction projects tend to involve a vast number of activities performed over a protracted period of time by different parties.
A turning point for ocean protection: The High Seas Treaty
The High Seas Treaty, officially known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) was signed in September 2023, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
MFSA publishes observations regarding company announcements of listed companies
On 14 July 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all chief executive officers, directors, members of management and company secretaries of public limited liability companies listed on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange.
ESMA peer review affirms Malta’s strong standing in crypto-asset supervision
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has welcomed the findings of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation and supervision.
LuxSE and the EM3S (Euro MTF Specialist Securities Segment)
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (“LuxSE”) announced the launch of the Euro MTF Specialist Securities Segment (“EM3S”).
Statutory prescription and procedural fairness in VAT enforcement
On 28 February, 2025, the Administrative Review Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) delivered its decision in XXX v Kummissarju tat-Taxxa u Dwana (Rikors No. 5/2018 SG), which concerned a demand issued by the Commissioner for Tax and Customs (the “Commissioner”) against the Appellant for unpaid Value Added...
Malta’s first pre-insolvency proceedings: Key takeaways
Following a Court application filed by Skillpro Malta Ltd (the “Company”), on the 26th February 2025 the Civil Court Commercial Section (the “Court”) acceded to the Company’s request to enter the preventative restructuring procedure as set out in the Pre-Insolvency Act (Chapter 631 of the laws of...
Malta M&A Watch – Malta’s Companies Act proposed amendments
How the new regulations could impact foreign direct investment & mergers and acquisitions.
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the 2025 Malta chapter edition of Lexology Panoramic – Fund Management.
The Motor Insurance Directive and Compensation Funds
Amendments to Maltese law and European developments.
Ganado Advocates announces two partnership promotions
Ganado Advocates is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Poole and Robert Taylor-East as new Partners within the firm’s banking and finance practice and corporate finance and tax practice, respectively.
Breaking Barriers: The European Accessibility Act
The European Accessibility Act (“EAA”), formally known as Directive (EU) 2019/882 (and the Maltese transposition through the “Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations” – S.L. 627.03), is set to significantly transform the digital and consumer landscape across the European...
Auto-enrolment occupational pension regime: What will this mean for employers?
Recent launch of public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime in Malta.
No excuses for substandard work
In a recent judgment delivered on the 6 June 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the “FHCC”), in the case Raymond Azzopardi (the “Claimant”) vs Adrian Borg (the “Respondent”) presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli, considered the legal obligations of contractors concerning the standard of skill...
Shipping – Malta: The introduction of a security interest in finance lease transactions
Ganado Advocates is the author of the 2025 Marine Money International chapter on shipping in Malta (Q2, volume 41, number 2).
Understanding the Proposed Critical Medicines Act
A step forward in securing Europe’s medicine supply.
The Artificial Intelligence Act and insurance sector overview: Where are we so far?
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act), published in July 2024, applies across all sectors, including insurance.
Strengthening Oversight and Innovation in Malta’s Insurance Sector
An overview of the MFSA 2024 Annual Report
EBA's opinion on PSD2 and MiCA: Path for CASPs who provide services in relation to EMTs
On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published its long-awaited Opinion[1] on how the existing second Payment Services Directive (“PSD2”) interacts with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”), in the context of electronic money tokens (“EMTs”)...
MFSA publishes observations from inspections with investment services providers
The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all chief executive officers and compliance officers of ‘persons professionally arranging or executing transactions’, particularly to investment services providers.
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Artificial Intelligence 2025
Ganado Advocates is the author of the Malta chapter in the Chambers Global Practice Guide 2025 on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
ESMA final reports on amendments to the Prospectus Regulation and Civil Prospectus Liability
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today released its final reports on the Prospectus Regulation and on civil prospectus liability.
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.
Ganado Advocates launches “Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance” podcast series in collaboration with
Ganado Advocates, in collaboration with the Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA), is proud to announce the launch of a new podcast series titled ”Ganado Meets the Malta ESG Alliance“.
Malta’s cautious stance on the Russian oil price cap reflects a wiser EU maritime strategy
The EU’s proposed new oil price cap on Russian exports has reignited a familiar tension between sanction enforcement and maritime competitiveness.
When maritime contracts meet real-world risks: Lessons from the M.V. Sea Patron case
On 15 November 2024, the First Hall of the Civil Court (the “Court”) delivered its ruling in the case of Dr. Joseph Mizzi as special mandatory of Sovereign Fuels Limited vs M.V. Sea Patron (IMO 8214097), addressing matters of breaches in a time charterparty agreement, specifically war-risk...
AIFMD II: Preparing strategically, not reactively
The AIFMD II reform (Directive (EU) 2024/927) brings significant updates to the AIFMD and UCITS Directive, strengthening the regulatory framework for AIFs and UCITS.
Is your asymmetric jurisdiction clause valid?
On February 27, 2025, the Court of Justice to the European Union (“CJEU”) issued an important ruling on the validity of asymmetric (lop-sided) jurisdiction clauses in terms of the Brussels Regulation Recast.
EU Commission publishes its General-Purpose Artificial Intelligence Code of Practice
Whilst many of us were happily taking a well-deserved vacation, on the 10 July the European Commission (EC) was busy publishing its voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI.
The Trusts and Trustees Act (Register of Beneficial Owners) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025
As part of the transposition of Article 74 of Directive (EU) 2024/1640 (AMLD 6) into our law, amendments have been made to the Trusts and Trustees (Register of Beneficial Owners) Regulations (SL 331.10) (the “Regulations”), by virtue of Legal Notice 133 of 2025 that was published on the 11th July...
Using FIDIC contracts in Malta: Key benefits and insights
Construction projects tend to involve a vast number of activities performed over a protracted period of time by different parties.
A turning point for ocean protection: The High Seas Treaty
The High Seas Treaty, officially known as the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) was signed in September 2023, during the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
MFSA publishes observations regarding company announcements of listed companies
On 14 July 2025, the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all chief executive officers, directors, members of management and company secretaries of public limited liability companies listed on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange.
ESMA peer review affirms Malta’s strong standing in crypto-asset supervision
The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has welcomed the findings of the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation and supervision.
LuxSE and the EM3S (Euro MTF Specialist Securities Segment)
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (“LuxSE”) announced the launch of the Euro MTF Specialist Securities Segment (“EM3S”).
Statutory prescription and procedural fairness in VAT enforcement
On 28 February, 2025, the Administrative Review Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) delivered its decision in XXX v Kummissarju tat-Taxxa u Dwana (Rikors No. 5/2018 SG), which concerned a demand issued by the Commissioner for Tax and Customs (the “Commissioner”) against the Appellant for unpaid Value Added...
Malta’s first pre-insolvency proceedings: Key takeaways
Following a Court application filed by Skillpro Malta Ltd (the “Company”), on the 26th February 2025 the Civil Court Commercial Section (the “Court”) acceded to the Company’s request to enter the preventative restructuring procedure as set out in the Pre-Insolvency Act (Chapter 631 of the laws of...
Malta M&A Watch – Malta’s Companies Act proposed amendments
How the new regulations could impact foreign direct investment & mergers and acquisitions.
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the 2025 Malta chapter edition of Lexology Panoramic – Fund Management.
The Motor Insurance Directive and Compensation Funds
Amendments to Maltese law and European developments.
Ganado Advocates announces two partnership promotions
Ganado Advocates is pleased to announce the appointment of Lorraine Poole and Robert Taylor-East as new Partners within the firm’s banking and finance practice and corporate finance and tax practice, respectively.
Breaking Barriers: The European Accessibility Act
The European Accessibility Act (“EAA”), formally known as Directive (EU) 2019/882 (and the Maltese transposition through the “Accessibility Measures (European Accessibility Act) Regulations” – S.L. 627.03), is set to significantly transform the digital and consumer landscape across the European...
Auto-enrolment occupational pension regime: What will this mean for employers?
Recent launch of public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime in Malta.
No excuses for substandard work
In a recent judgment delivered on the 6 June 2025, the First Hall Civil Court (the “FHCC”), in the case Raymond Azzopardi (the “Claimant”) vs Adrian Borg (the “Respondent”) presided by Madame Justice Audrey Demicoli, considered the legal obligations of contractors concerning the standard of skill...
Shipping – Malta: The introduction of a security interest in finance lease transactions
Ganado Advocates is the author of the 2025 Marine Money International chapter on shipping in Malta (Q2, volume 41, number 2).
Understanding the Proposed Critical Medicines Act
A step forward in securing Europe’s medicine supply.
The Artificial Intelligence Act and insurance sector overview: Where are we so far?
The Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act), published in July 2024, applies across all sectors, including insurance.
Strengthening Oversight and Innovation in Malta’s Insurance Sector
An overview of the MFSA 2024 Annual Report
EBA's opinion on PSD2 and MiCA: Path for CASPs who provide services in relation to EMTs
On 10 June 2025, the European Banking Authority (“EBA”) published its long-awaited Opinion[1] on how the existing second Payment Services Directive (“PSD2”) interacts with the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (“MiCA”), in the context of electronic money tokens (“EMTs”)...
MFSA publishes observations from inspections with investment services providers
The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) has published a Dear CEO letter addressed to all chief executive officers and compliance officers of ‘persons professionally arranging or executing transactions’, particularly to investment services providers.
Chambers Global Practice Guide – Artificial Intelligence 2025
Ganado Advocates is the author of the Malta chapter in the Chambers Global Practice Guide 2025 on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
ESMA final reports on amendments to the Prospectus Regulation and Civil Prospectus Liability
The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today released its final reports on the Prospectus Regulation and on civil prospectus liability.