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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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Malta refines seaworthiness requirements: A targeted opportunity for older tonnage
In March, Bill No 172 was tabled before Malta’s Parliament. The Bill aims to provide greater clarity on the notification requirements for foreign direct investments.
Revision of Malta’s FDI rules: Key takeaways
In March, Bill No 172 was tabled before Malta’s Parliament. The Bill aims to provide greater clarity on the notification requirements for foreign direct investments.
Data protection & cybersecurity in Malta
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter in the 8th Edition of the Legal 500: Data Protection & Cybersecurity Comparative Guide.
EMIR 3: Revision and recalibration of the clearing threshold regime
The ESMA has published its Final Report containing draft regulatory technical standards amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 149/2013.
No apostille? No problem: Malta’s ship registry streamlines its rules
Merchant Shipping Notice 206 issued by the Maltese Registry of Ships streamlines the acceptance of foreign documents for shipping professionals.
Latent defects in movable property: The Actio Redhibitoria and its time bar
In its judgment, the First Hall Civil Court, considered the requirements of the actio redhibitoria in respect of latent defects.
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter on corporate M&A for the Chambers practice guide.
Malta’s VAT and gaming tax reforms: Key changes for the gaming sector
Malta’s VAT and gaming tax reforms mark a fundamental shift in the fiscal landscape for gaming operators.
The Industrial Accelerator Act, a proposed new FDI framework for key industrial sectors
On 4th March 2026 the European Commission put forward the Industrial Accelerator Act, an ambitious and complex piece of legislation aimed at increasing demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products.
The cost of a name: Jo Malone, Estée Lauder, and the battle over identity
When a founder sells a brand bearing their own name, a delicate question arises: where does the business end and the individual begin?
Anti-money laundering in Malta 2026
Mario Zerafa and Karl Wismayer have contributed to the Malta chapter of the ICLG - Anti-money laundering 2026.
Submission of annual financial reports to the Registrar of Companies
Amendments to the Maltese Companies Act have introduced a welcome simplification to the filing obligations of Maltese issuers insofar as it relates to their AFRs.
When shareholders’ agreements conflict with a company’s articles: Practical lessons from Maltese law
Although shareholders’ agreements are widely used in Maltese corporate structures, conflicts between these agreements and a company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association are not uncommon.
FIAU revises Implementing Procedures Part I
On 27th April 2026, the FIAU issued an updated version of the Implementing Procedures Part I, herein referred to as the “IPs Part I”.
Shareholders’ agreements vs Articles of Association: Which document prevails under Maltese law?
It is common for shareholders to regulate their relationship through two legal instruments: the Memorandum and Articles of Association and a shareholders’ agreement.
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici, Chris Grech and Laura Spiteri have authored a Q&A guide on construction in Malta.
Third party, no party: How a decade of litigation ended on a question of standing
A Maltese Court of Appeal case analysing legal standing and juridical interest in contract nullity claims, highlighting limits on third-party actions under Maltese law.
No licence, no party: ESMA’s latest statement on MiCA transition
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a clear Statement regarding the end of the transitional periods under the MiCA.
A European approach to natural catastrophe risk management
Europe is facing a rapidly intensifying natural catastrophe challenge. Yet insurance coverage across Europe remains limited.
EDPB adopts DPIA template: A step toward enhanced GDPR compliance and accountability
The EDPB has recently published a standardised template for conducting DPIAs, accompanied by an explanatory guidance document.
Does an email regarding an insider list and a trading ban amount to inside information?
A recent CJEU ruling clarifies when communications relating to insider lists and trading bans may qualify as inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Sports private limited liability companies: A new corporate framework for Maltese sport
The Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations, 2026 introduce a novel corporate structure into Maltese law, designed specifically for sports clubs.
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici, Chris Grech and Laura Spiteri have authored a Q&A guide to competition law in Malta.
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
Malta refines seaworthiness requirements: A targeted opportunity for older tonnage
In March, Bill No 172 was tabled before Malta’s Parliament. The Bill aims to provide greater clarity on the notification requirements for foreign direct investments.
Revision of Malta’s FDI rules: Key takeaways
In March, Bill No 172 was tabled before Malta’s Parliament. The Bill aims to provide greater clarity on the notification requirements for foreign direct investments.
Data protection & cybersecurity in Malta
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter in the 8th Edition of the Legal 500: Data Protection & Cybersecurity Comparative Guide.
EMIR 3: Revision and recalibration of the clearing threshold regime
The ESMA has published its Final Report containing draft regulatory technical standards amending Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 149/2013.
No apostille? No problem: Malta’s ship registry streamlines its rules
Merchant Shipping Notice 206 issued by the Maltese Registry of Ships streamlines the acceptance of foreign documents for shipping professionals.
Latent defects in movable property: The Actio Redhibitoria and its time bar
In its judgment, the First Hall Civil Court, considered the requirements of the actio redhibitoria in respect of latent defects.
Ganado Advocates has contributed to the Malta chapter on corporate M&A for the Chambers practice guide.
Malta’s VAT and gaming tax reforms: Key changes for the gaming sector
Malta’s VAT and gaming tax reforms mark a fundamental shift in the fiscal landscape for gaming operators.
The Industrial Accelerator Act, a proposed new FDI framework for key industrial sectors
On 4th March 2026 the European Commission put forward the Industrial Accelerator Act, an ambitious and complex piece of legislation aimed at increasing demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products.
The cost of a name: Jo Malone, Estée Lauder, and the battle over identity
When a founder sells a brand bearing their own name, a delicate question arises: where does the business end and the individual begin?
Anti-money laundering in Malta 2026
Mario Zerafa and Karl Wismayer have contributed to the Malta chapter of the ICLG - Anti-money laundering 2026.
Submission of annual financial reports to the Registrar of Companies
Amendments to the Maltese Companies Act have introduced a welcome simplification to the filing obligations of Maltese issuers insofar as it relates to their AFRs.
When shareholders’ agreements conflict with a company’s articles: Practical lessons from Maltese law
Although shareholders’ agreements are widely used in Maltese corporate structures, conflicts between these agreements and a company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association are not uncommon.
FIAU revises Implementing Procedures Part I
On 27th April 2026, the FIAU issued an updated version of the Implementing Procedures Part I, herein referred to as the “IPs Part I”.
Shareholders’ agreements vs Articles of Association: Which document prevails under Maltese law?
It is common for shareholders to regulate their relationship through two legal instruments: the Memorandum and Articles of Association and a shareholders’ agreement.
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici, Chris Grech and Laura Spiteri have authored a Q&A guide on construction in Malta.
Third party, no party: How a decade of litigation ended on a question of standing
A Maltese Court of Appeal case analysing legal standing and juridical interest in contract nullity claims, highlighting limits on third-party actions under Maltese law.
No licence, no party: ESMA’s latest statement on MiCA transition
The European Securities and Markets Authority has issued a clear Statement regarding the end of the transitional periods under the MiCA.
A European approach to natural catastrophe risk management
Europe is facing a rapidly intensifying natural catastrophe challenge. Yet insurance coverage across Europe remains limited.
EDPB adopts DPIA template: A step toward enhanced GDPR compliance and accountability
The EDPB has recently published a standardised template for conducting DPIAs, accompanied by an explanatory guidance document.
Does an email regarding an insider list and a trading ban amount to inside information?
A recent CJEU ruling clarifies when communications relating to insider lists and trading bans may qualify as inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation.
Sports private limited liability companies: A new corporate framework for Maltese sport
The Sports Private Limited Liability Companies Regulations, 2026 introduce a novel corporate structure into Maltese law, designed specifically for sports clubs.
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici, Chris Grech and Laura Spiteri have authored a Q&A guide to competition law in Malta.
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