Author Archives: Geraldine Spiteri

Representative Actions Directive – the deadline is coming soon!

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The Representative Actions Directive comes into force half way through 2023 and the deadline for implementation by EU Member States is at the end of this year. Malta has just launched a public consultation – which ends on the 25th November – and it is hardly likely that the law will be adopted be on time. Not new to Maltese Law! There already is a Collective Procedures Act – Chapter 520 of the Laws of Malta – which contemplates a … Continued

Sanctioned Russian Oligarch wins right to use yacht on the French Riviera

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A sanctioned Russian oligarch has won the right to use his yacht on the French Riviera. Rather, he has successfully challenged French customs due to a number of errors made in the procedure when they boarded the yacht. The EU sanctions apply across EU member states. French customs authorities are reported to have failed to follow the correct procedures. The court ordered the release of the yacht. Read the article here. Legal professionals from different parts of the world have … Continued

Operation Pedestal – 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Operation Pedestal – 80th Anniversary Celebrations

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Operation Pedestal 1942 is an historic – and heroic – World War II Allied operation that iscommemorated yearly in Malta, to remember the bravery of all those merchant seafarers, and navalas well as other military and civilian personnel who successfully delivered much-needed supplies tothe tiny island of Malta. In Malta, it is known as Il-Konvoj ta’ Santa Maria (Santa Maria Convoy), because it coincides with thefeast of the Blessed Virgin, on the 15 th of August. The Italians, who at … Continued

MBR Publishes Regulatory Amendments

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Act LX of 2021 introduces various amendments to the Companies Act, in order to take into account the Digitalisation Directive (which deals with electronic filings). Furthermore, additional duties are imposed in the Registrar and certain additional requirements are put into place. This has created the need for additional forms to be established as well as provisions on the appointment of directors and disqualification provisions for company directors. A person applying to be appointed as director of a company is required … Continued

Condominium Services

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The condominium is any group of four or more tenements in the same building where the common parts are shared. A ‘condominium’ would include the common entrance, stairways, lifts servicing the entire block and other shared areas. It is important that the owners of apartments that form part of a condominium keep it in good shape. This includes regular cleaning and maintenance, to preserve the value of your property. A very beautiful apartment will only be worth the investment if … Continued

Are You Coping?

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COVID-19 has hit the world a few weeks ago; in Malta it’s been nearly 3 weeks since we all started working from home. The world has been thrown into utter confusion but do we join ranks? At Asteria, we decided to take our equipment home (to the extent we could), and work from our desks, particularly because we are a mix of vulnerable people, those who commute only using buses, and because therefore it makes more sense. The law firm … Continued

Europe celebrates Justice Day!

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The 25th October saw Europe celebrate European Day of Justice, an annual day to mark Europe’s commitment to the delivery of justice in its work. The aim behind it is to bring justice closer to citizens, to inform them on their rights and to to promote the work of the Council of Europe and the European Commission in the field of justice, through simulation of procedures and information sessions 16 Member States have mobilised by organising various events such as free … Continued

Malta Visa and Residency Programme

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You can get your Malta residency and your Schengen VISA provided you fulfil all the requirements to do so. Why is Malta such a widely sought-after place to live? One can think of beaches, a comfortable lifestyle, good restaurants and the beautiful sea. Malta is also a good place to work or to open a business in because of its successful economy and its geographical location. Malta is indeed an excellent business hub. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the … Continued