WH Partners
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We are a law firm with a strong focus on assisting businesses fuelling the digital economy. We have offices in Malta, Italy, Romania, and we operate Czech, Polish and UAE desks, as well as having a worldwide network of correspondent firms. The firm has a well-established practice advising clients on (in no particular order) fintech, gaming & gambling, corporate, M&A, tax, dispute resolution, corporate finance, intellectual property, data privacy and personal data processing, consumer protection & advertising, real estate, employment & immigration matters, sports, technology & media, competition & state aid.
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Malta - Head office
Malta
Level 5 Quantum House 75 Abate Rigord Street , Ta'Xbiex, Malta, Malta, XBX 1120, Ta'Xbiex
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The Reform on the Transferability of Real Estate Originating from Gifts: A Long-Awaited Turning Poin
Italy’s Law No. 182/2025 reforms the transfer of gifted real estate, protecting third-party purchasers for value from restitution claims. Forced heirs retain monetary claims against donees, with strict transitional rules. The reform enhances market stability and legal certainty in property transacti
Defective By Design: Europe's New Product Liability Rules Aim To Help Consumers Take On Powerful Man
After nearly 40 years, the EU replaced its 1985 Product Liability framework with a new Directive in October 2024. The reform updates consumer protection for AI, circular economy models and global supply chains, while making it easier for injured consumers to prove claims against manufacturers.
The Maltese Foundation: An Advanced Vehicle for the Governance and Protection of Complex Wealth
When structuring and protecting wealth, trusts are often the first choice due to their versatility. However, for families and entrepreneurs with complex assets, other solutions may be more suitable.
Who Must Prove What? The Art of Legal Persuasion in Malta's Civil Court
In Maltese civil litigation, the core rule is simple: the party making an assertion bears the burden of proof. Yet this principle’s nuances profoundly affect courtroom strategy, evidentiary duties, and ultimately who wins or loses a case.
Business Continuity Through Wills
When business partners co-own property, succession planning becomes a delicate balancing act. The solution lies in two often-overlooked testamentary instruments: the legacy and the fideicommissum.
Digital Fairness Act: What the Public Consultation Tells the Video Game Industry
The European Commission is preparing the Digital Fairness Act to strengthen consumer protection online. Although the proposal is due by end-2026, the 2025 public consultation already gives clear signals on what the new rules may mean for the video game industry.
Simplified dissolution of dormant companies under Article 214A of the Companies Act
The 2025 amendments to Malta’s Companies Act introduce a simplified procedure for dissolving dormant and inactive private limited companies, effective 16 December 2025 under Legal Notice 286 and codified in Article 214A.
Proposed amendments to Malta’s merger rules: Public consultation launched
Malta’s Competition Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed updates to the Control of Concentrations Regulations, introducing new call-in powers and higher turnover thresholds—the first major reform since 2003.
Knowledge as an Asset: MiCA’s New Competence Standards
On 28 January 2026, ESMA issued its MiCA Guidelines on knowledge and competence. For CASPs and authorisation applicants, these are not background rules but operational requirements shaping staffing models, HR frameworks and supervisory engagement.
Trusts vs Foundations - Perpetual Tug of War?
Trusts and foundations are often thought of or addressed together, most likely because they are both used by practitioners for asset protection purposes, and also possibly because of their similarities when it comes to their administration. However, trusts and foundations couldn’t be more different.
The Reform on the Transferability of Real Estate Originating from Gifts: A Long-Awaited Turning Poin
Italy’s Law No. 182/2025 reforms the transfer of gifted real estate, protecting third-party purchasers for value from restitution claims. Forced heirs retain monetary claims against donees, with strict transitional rules. The reform enhances market stability and legal certainty in property transacti
Defective By Design: Europe's New Product Liability Rules Aim To Help Consumers Take On Powerful Man
After nearly 40 years, the EU replaced its 1985 Product Liability framework with a new Directive in October 2024. The reform updates consumer protection for AI, circular economy models and global supply chains, while making it easier for injured consumers to prove claims against manufacturers.
The Maltese Foundation: An Advanced Vehicle for the Governance and Protection of Complex Wealth
When structuring and protecting wealth, trusts are often the first choice due to their versatility. However, for families and entrepreneurs with complex assets, other solutions may be more suitable.
Who Must Prove What? The Art of Legal Persuasion in Malta's Civil Court
In Maltese civil litigation, the core rule is simple: the party making an assertion bears the burden of proof. Yet this principle’s nuances profoundly affect courtroom strategy, evidentiary duties, and ultimately who wins or loses a case.
Business Continuity Through Wills
When business partners co-own property, succession planning becomes a delicate balancing act. The solution lies in two often-overlooked testamentary instruments: the legacy and the fideicommissum.
Digital Fairness Act: What the Public Consultation Tells the Video Game Industry
The European Commission is preparing the Digital Fairness Act to strengthen consumer protection online. Although the proposal is due by end-2026, the 2025 public consultation already gives clear signals on what the new rules may mean for the video game industry.
Simplified dissolution of dormant companies under Article 214A of the Companies Act
The 2025 amendments to Malta’s Companies Act introduce a simplified procedure for dissolving dormant and inactive private limited companies, effective 16 December 2025 under Legal Notice 286 and codified in Article 214A.
Proposed amendments to Malta’s merger rules: Public consultation launched
Malta’s Competition Authority has launched a public consultation on proposed updates to the Control of Concentrations Regulations, introducing new call-in powers and higher turnover thresholds—the first major reform since 2003.
Knowledge as an Asset: MiCA’s New Competence Standards
On 28 January 2026, ESMA issued its MiCA Guidelines on knowledge and competence. For CASPs and authorisation applicants, these are not background rules but operational requirements shaping staffing models, HR frameworks and supervisory engagement.
Trusts vs Foundations - Perpetual Tug of War?
Trusts and foundations are often thought of or addressed together, most likely because they are both used by practitioners for asset protection purposes, and also possibly because of their similarities when it comes to their administration. However, trusts and foundations couldn’t be more different.