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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In March 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a preliminary ruling[1] in yet another case about the unlawful disclosure of inside information – this time by a journalist (Mr A) who informed some sources about a story he was going to publish in a prominent British newspaper regarding two..
Insurance update: The Nature and Art of Financial Supervision (Volume IX)
The 1st February 2024 marked the publication by the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSAs”) of its 9th volume from its series on ‘The Nature and Art of Financial Supervision’.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: ICT Third-Party Risk for Insurers under DORA
In the digital age, insurance companies are not only guardians of financial protection but also stewards of sensitive customer data.
Sustainability and Competition Law in Malta
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici has authored the Malta chapter on competition law in a new open-access book funded by LIDC – the International League of Competition Law – titled ‘Sustainability Objectives in Competition and Intellectual Property.’
Ganado Advocates contributes to AIJA's transport law cross-border questionnaire
Ganado Advocates has recently participated in AIJA's Transport Law Commission cross-border questionnaire on the liabilities of contracts of carriage.
EU AML-CTF Package taking shape: Compromise text for AMLR and 6AMLD published
On 14 February 2024, the Council of the European Union published the following compromise texts......
The right to appoint a liquidator in the case of a vacancy in such office
In OMNIDEA AB soċjetà Svediża bħala kreditriċi tas-soċjetà Pegion Operations Limited vs Pegion Operations Limited, decided by Mr. Justice Ian Spiteri Bailey on 24 January 2024, the Court appointed a liquidator for the company Pegion Operations Limited in terms of Article 292 of the Companies Act..
ECA Report: Less competition in public procurement in the EU
The European Court of Auditors (the “ECA”) recently prepared a Special Report on Public procurement in the EU (the “Report”).
Procurement call under review: Changes to Malta’s electronic public procurement system
On 5 February 2024, the Department of Contracts issued guidelines to economic operators explaining recent changes to Malta’s electronic public procurement system (ePPS).
The role of regulatory governance codes in strengthening governance structures of regulated entities
Corporate governance may be broadly defined as the system of rules, practices and processes which determine the manner in which a company is directed or controlled.
Dyson loses a lengthy legal battle against the European Commission
On 11th January 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) dismissed the action for compensation of damages of €176.1 million brought by Dyson.
Changing the terms of a credit agreement and forbearance policies and measures
Changing the terms of a credit agreement and forbearance policies and measures: new obligations on lenders in consumer and residential property credit agreements
Banking & Fintech Newsletter - Issue No. 40
Banking & Fintech newsletter – issue 40 is now available.
Malta launches preliminary market consultation on Floating Solar Farms
On the 31st January 2024, the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, launched a PMC to assess market appetite for the development of floating solar technology projects, including photovoltaic farms within the territorial sea of the Maltese Islands.
The European Commission publishes its report highlighting active competition enforcement in the phar
On 26 January 2024, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published its report (the “Report”), providing a comprehensive overview of the antitrust and merger control enforcement carried out in the pharmaceutical sector by the Commission and the national competition authorities (“NCAs”).
AG Szpunar opines on the procedural limitations to the Single Economic Entity Doctrine
On 11 January 2024, in ‘AB Volvo v Transsaqui SL’, AG Szpunar handed down his opinion (“AG Szpunar’s Opinion”) on the applicability (or rather the lack thereof) of the single economic entity doctrine in relation to procedural matters.
On the 23rd of January 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the “MFSA”) released a circular, wherein it announced certain changes to the Rulebook for Company Service Providers (“CSP Rulebook”).
From Intern to Advocate: Meet Chris Grech
Chris Grech started his journey with Ganado Advocates as an Intern in the summer of 2018 as part of Ganado Advocates' summer internship programme.
ESMA Consults: Crypto-Asset Classification and MiCA's Reverse Solicitation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published two consultation papers on two important aspects under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
GRC in Malta: Preparing for Regulatory Compliance Visits - Best Practices for Success
The receipt of a letter informing a licence holder that the MFSA will carry out a compliance visit is generally met with trepidation at best, and often with panic.
GARI – The Global Aviation Resource Index
Ganado Advocates have contributed to The Global Aviation Resource Index (GARI) on the Maltese aspects.
Passengers’ right to compensation when pre-emptively denied boarding
In ‘FW v LATAM Airlines Group SA’, decided on 26 October 2023, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) delivered a preliminary ruling in relation to the rights of passengers pre-emptively denied boarding a flight they had booked.
The EU AI Act – A landmark in global AI regulation
In a milestone achievement, the European Parliament, Council and Commission have recently reached a provisional agreement on the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (the "Act"), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to bring legal certainty to the realm of AI regulation within the EU.
Sustainability and Intellectual Property in Malta
Philip Mifsud and Sasha Muscat have authored the Malta chapter in a new open-access book funded by LIDC - the International League of Competition Law - titled 'Sustainability Objectives in Competition and Intellectual Property.'
Listen: Malta’s role for Foreign Direct Investors
In the second episode of the ‘Ganado Meets Corporate’ podcast, Mario Galea, chairperson of The National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office (“NFDIS”), talks about the role of the Foreign Direct Investment, the EU and its role today in Malta.
Agreement reached on the proposed AMLR & AMLD6
On 18th January 2024, the European Council (“EC”) and European Parliament (“EP”) reached a political agreement on the proposed AMLR and AMLD6
Strict Liability of Airline Carriers under the Montreal Convention
On 6 July 2023, the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) delivered a preliminary ruling concerning a request on the interpretation of Articles 17(1), 29 and 35 of the Convention of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, concluded in Montreal on 28 May 1999 (‘Montreal Convention’).
EIOPA’s 2nd Report on the Application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (the “IDD”)
Following two extensive surveys carried out with the EU national competent authorities, EIOPA issued the results of its findings on the impact of the IDD on consumers, insurance distributors and supervisory activities.
Philip Formosa has authored the Malta chapter featured in the 2023 edition of the Digital Copyright Directive Toolkit on Practical Law.
The European Commission requests feedback on competition in the virtual worlds and generative AI mar
The European Commission (the “Commission”) has on 9 January 2024 launched a call for contributions (the ‘‘Call for Contributions’’) to better understand the virtual worlds and generative AI markets and how the EU’s competition law framework can safeguard innovation and maintain fair competition.
In March 2022, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) gave a preliminary ruling[1] in yet another case about the unlawful disclosure of inside information – this time by a journalist (Mr A) who informed some sources about a story he was going to publish in a prominent British newspaper regarding two..
Insurance update: The Nature and Art of Financial Supervision (Volume IX)
The 1st February 2024 marked the publication by the Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSAs”) of its 9th volume from its series on ‘The Nature and Art of Financial Supervision’.
Strengthening Cyber Resilience: ICT Third-Party Risk for Insurers under DORA
In the digital age, insurance companies are not only guardians of financial protection but also stewards of sensitive customer data.
Sustainability and Competition Law in Malta
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici has authored the Malta chapter on competition law in a new open-access book funded by LIDC – the International League of Competition Law – titled ‘Sustainability Objectives in Competition and Intellectual Property.’
Ganado Advocates contributes to AIJA's transport law cross-border questionnaire
Ganado Advocates has recently participated in AIJA's Transport Law Commission cross-border questionnaire on the liabilities of contracts of carriage.
EU AML-CTF Package taking shape: Compromise text for AMLR and 6AMLD published
On 14 February 2024, the Council of the European Union published the following compromise texts......
The right to appoint a liquidator in the case of a vacancy in such office
In OMNIDEA AB soċjetà Svediża bħala kreditriċi tas-soċjetà Pegion Operations Limited vs Pegion Operations Limited, decided by Mr. Justice Ian Spiteri Bailey on 24 January 2024, the Court appointed a liquidator for the company Pegion Operations Limited in terms of Article 292 of the Companies Act..
ECA Report: Less competition in public procurement in the EU
The European Court of Auditors (the “ECA”) recently prepared a Special Report on Public procurement in the EU (the “Report”).
Procurement call under review: Changes to Malta’s electronic public procurement system
On 5 February 2024, the Department of Contracts issued guidelines to economic operators explaining recent changes to Malta’s electronic public procurement system (ePPS).
The role of regulatory governance codes in strengthening governance structures of regulated entities
Corporate governance may be broadly defined as the system of rules, practices and processes which determine the manner in which a company is directed or controlled.
Dyson loses a lengthy legal battle against the European Commission
On 11th January 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) dismissed the action for compensation of damages of €176.1 million brought by Dyson.
Changing the terms of a credit agreement and forbearance policies and measures
Changing the terms of a credit agreement and forbearance policies and measures: new obligations on lenders in consumer and residential property credit agreements
Banking & Fintech Newsletter - Issue No. 40
Banking & Fintech newsletter – issue 40 is now available.
Malta launches preliminary market consultation on Floating Solar Farms
On the 31st January 2024, the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and the Regeneration of the Grand Harbour, launched a PMC to assess market appetite for the development of floating solar technology projects, including photovoltaic farms within the territorial sea of the Maltese Islands.
The European Commission publishes its report highlighting active competition enforcement in the phar
On 26 January 2024, the European Commission (the “Commission”) published its report (the “Report”), providing a comprehensive overview of the antitrust and merger control enforcement carried out in the pharmaceutical sector by the Commission and the national competition authorities (“NCAs”).
AG Szpunar opines on the procedural limitations to the Single Economic Entity Doctrine
On 11 January 2024, in ‘AB Volvo v Transsaqui SL’, AG Szpunar handed down his opinion (“AG Szpunar’s Opinion”) on the applicability (or rather the lack thereof) of the single economic entity doctrine in relation to procedural matters.
On the 23rd of January 2024, the Malta Financial Services Authority (the “MFSA”) released a circular, wherein it announced certain changes to the Rulebook for Company Service Providers (“CSP Rulebook”).
From Intern to Advocate: Meet Chris Grech
Chris Grech started his journey with Ganado Advocates as an Intern in the summer of 2018 as part of Ganado Advocates' summer internship programme.
ESMA Consults: Crypto-Asset Classification and MiCA's Reverse Solicitation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has just published two consultation papers on two important aspects under the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
GRC in Malta: Preparing for Regulatory Compliance Visits - Best Practices for Success
The receipt of a letter informing a licence holder that the MFSA will carry out a compliance visit is generally met with trepidation at best, and often with panic.
GARI – The Global Aviation Resource Index
Ganado Advocates have contributed to The Global Aviation Resource Index (GARI) on the Maltese aspects.
Passengers’ right to compensation when pre-emptively denied boarding
In ‘FW v LATAM Airlines Group SA’, decided on 26 October 2023, the European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) delivered a preliminary ruling in relation to the rights of passengers pre-emptively denied boarding a flight they had booked.
The EU AI Act – A landmark in global AI regulation
In a milestone achievement, the European Parliament, Council and Commission have recently reached a provisional agreement on the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (the "Act"), a comprehensive regulatory framework designed to bring legal certainty to the realm of AI regulation within the EU.
Sustainability and Intellectual Property in Malta
Philip Mifsud and Sasha Muscat have authored the Malta chapter in a new open-access book funded by LIDC - the International League of Competition Law - titled 'Sustainability Objectives in Competition and Intellectual Property.'
Listen: Malta’s role for Foreign Direct Investors
In the second episode of the ‘Ganado Meets Corporate’ podcast, Mario Galea, chairperson of The National Foreign Direct Investment Screening Office (“NFDIS”), talks about the role of the Foreign Direct Investment, the EU and its role today in Malta.
Agreement reached on the proposed AMLR & AMLD6
On 18th January 2024, the European Council (“EC”) and European Parliament (“EP”) reached a political agreement on the proposed AMLR and AMLD6
Strict Liability of Airline Carriers under the Montreal Convention
On 6 July 2023, the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) delivered a preliminary ruling concerning a request on the interpretation of Articles 17(1), 29 and 35 of the Convention of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, concluded in Montreal on 28 May 1999 (‘Montreal Convention’).
EIOPA’s 2nd Report on the Application of the Insurance Distribution Directive (the “IDD”)
Following two extensive surveys carried out with the EU national competent authorities, EIOPA issued the results of its findings on the impact of the IDD on consumers, insurance distributors and supervisory activities.
Philip Formosa has authored the Malta chapter featured in the 2023 edition of the Digital Copyright Directive Toolkit on Practical Law.
The European Commission requests feedback on competition in the virtual worlds and generative AI mar
The European Commission (the “Commission”) has on 9 January 2024 launched a call for contributions (the ‘‘Call for Contributions’’) to better understand the virtual worlds and generative AI markets and how the EU’s competition law framework can safeguard innovation and maintain fair competition.