GTG Advocates - Malta Law Firm

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 #Malta officially established the Critical Infrastructure Protection Department (CIPD) through Legal Notice 306 of 2024. This move strengthens infrastructure #security and aligns with the EU's NIS2 Directive. For more information regarding the NIS2, the Critical Entities Directive and their potential effects on your enterprise, please contact us at info@gtg.com.mt https://lnkd.in/dEUyHvvM #GTG #Cybersecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #NIS2Directive #CIPD Ian Gauci l Terence Cassar l J.J. Galea

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? ⚓ Malta is renowned as one of the world’s most trusted flag states, offering a seamless, credible, and flexible registration process for both pleasure and commercial yachts. With internationally respected codes and a presence on the Whitelist of the Paris and Tokyo MoUs, Malta ensures #compliance with top maritime standards. At GTG, we guide you through the entire process – from acquisition and documentation to maintenance, renewals, and sales, ensuring a smooth journey under the #Maltese flag. Ready to set sail? Contact us at 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗴𝘁𝗴.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗺𝘁 https://lnkd.in/dam5W3en #GTG #Maritime #Shipping #YachtRegistration #Malta Josef Cachia Fenech Gonzi l Sarah M. Vella

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐚: 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 Under Maltese law, shares can be pledged with clear guidelines on: ✅ Registration with the Malta Business Registry - MBR ✅ Shareholder rights during the pledge (voting, dividends) ✅ Enforcement options, including share disposal or appropriation This mechanism supports financial security, business growth, and asset protection. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dGj-XAHv #GTG #CorporateLaw #Malta #SharePledging Josef Cachia Fenech Gonzi l Karl Cauchi

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞 (𝐬𝐂𝐘𝐂): 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐨? The sCYC sets essential safety, construction, crew, and environmental standards for small commercial yachts in #Malta. This streamlined framework enhances Malta’s standing as a top ship registration hub while making #compliance easier for yacht operators. At GTG, we support yacht owners every step of the way, from certifications to liaising with Transport Malta. Contact us at info@gtg.com.mt https://lnkd.in/di6sSYhc #GTG #sCYC #Yachting #MaritimeCompliance Josef Cachia Fenech Gonzi l Sarah M. Vella

𝐆𝐓𝐆 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 Dr Ian Gauci has been invited to speak at two prestigious events on Friday, 29th November, contributing to critical discussions shaping #Malta's future.   𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐛𝐲 MITA (Malta Information Technology Agency) During the session Dr Gauci and esteemed experts will discuss: 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲: 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰-𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.  This panel will feature insights from: Jonathan Cassar from #MITA, Donald Tabone from Betsson Group, Matthew Yeomans from Malta CIP and Ing. Antoine C. Sciberras from Malta Communications Authority   FinanceMalta 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Dr Gauci will moderate the breakout session: 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. He will participate in a discussion featuring prominent panelists: Gege GATT from EBO.ai, Nicolas Vasse from IBM and Kostis Chlouverakis from EY.   From enhancing supply chain security to exploring the transformative role of AI in financial services, these sessions promise to deliver impactful insights into Malta’s digital and financial innovation journey. #GTG #Technology #Innovation #AI #FinancialServices #DigitalServices

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲? Maltese property law protects the rights of property owners, but it also imposes strict rules regarding windows and openings near party walls. Did you know that opening a window too close to a party wall or without consent could result in legal challenges? Need advice? Reach out to us at info@gtg.com.mt - we can help! https://lnkd.in/d8hrw7aA Robert Tufigno l Delilah Vella #GTG #PropertyLaw #Civil #Malta

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 The transfer of business ownership can bring significant changes, but employee rights must remain a priority. Malta's Transfer of Business Regulations (S.L. 452.85) ensure continuity of employment, protect working conditions, and outline clear obligations for employers during transitions. For guidance on navigating these transitions, feel free to reach out to us at info@gtg.com.mt. #GTG #EmploymentLaw #BusinessRegulations #EmployeeRights #Malta https://lnkd.in/diqfgzYE Cherise Abela Grech l Catriona Cuschieri

It was a privilege to speak at Shoulder Compliance’s 5th Anniversary seminar, titled “Financial Regulation: The Next Five Years”. Our panel which was expertly moderated by Roberta Avellino Pulè included financial services heavyweights Christopher P. Buttigieg from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Jonathan Phyall from the Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta, Charles Cassar from Shoulder, where we discussed the regulatory approach that the European Union is probably heading towards, and where ideally it should be heading to, even in view of the #Draghi report and the regulatory and political developements in the US. We shared our views whether the EU may have reached a peak of over-regulation and elaborated on which areas it is falling behind the US in terms of innovation in financial services, and which are its strong points to capitilise on. We also discussed whether further #financialservices regulatroy harmonization can be beneficial or not to a small country like #Malta. I would like to congratulate the Shoulder Compliance team for managing to organise such a great seminar. GTG Advocates - Malta Law Firm #Malta

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐔 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒, 𝐀𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 The recently published EU Product Liability Directive marks a pivotal step in modernising liability rules to encompass software, including SaaS and AI-driven technologies. This development has significant implications for digital services, financial services, and telecommunications companies. In this concise analysis, Dr Ian Gauci explores the directive’s most salient provisions, offering valuable insights into its impact on these sectors. https://lnkd.in/dxec8pHp #GTG #ProductLiabilityDirective #EURegulation #SaaSCompliance #Cybersecurity #DigitalProducts #AIRegulation #EURegulation #BankingTech #Telecoms #Innovation #FinancialServices

𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 We’re pleased to share that Reuben Portanier, Advisory Partner at GTG, will be a panelist at the 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 seminar, organized by Shoulder. The seminar will take place tomorrow, 20th November at Giardini Lambrosa, Rabat Reuben will join experts Christopher P. Buttigieg, Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), Dr Jonathan Phyall Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) Malta and Dr Charles Cassar, Shoulder Compliance for a discussion moderated by Dr Roberta Avellino Pulè. Together, they will explore the future of financial regulation and its implications for the industry. #GTG #Fintech #FinancialRegulation #Malta