Insights

Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks Insurance & ReinsuranceLitigation & Dispute Resolution

Court of Appeal Upholds Insurers’ Freedom to Select Their Risks

In the case of Joseph Psaila vs Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd  decided on the 26th of March 2026, the Court of Appeal confirmed that insurers may, at their own discretion, decide which risks and clients they wish to accept. Joseph Psaila, a taxi driver licensed to operate Y-plate vehicles, owned two cars: a Toyota and a Peugeot . At the time proceedings were initiated before the First Hall of the Civil Court, the Toyota was still insured, while the Peugeot’s policy had already expired. Both vehicles had previously been insured with Argus Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd (‘Argus’). Psaila alleged…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
27th March 2026
Castille Palace at Night by Mario Mizzi
Mamo TCV Receives a Top Ranking in The Legal 500 News

Mamo TCV Receives a Top Ranking in The Legal 500

This year’s Legal 500 ranking results once again recognise Mamo TCV Advocates as a top-tier firm, reflecting its continued strength across multiple disciplines. The firm has secured seven Tier 1 rankings, underscoring the exceptional quality of its work and the trust placed in it by clients. This achievement is driven by the firm’s commitment to innovation, deep expertise, and a consistently client‑focused approach. Mamo TCV Advocates welcomes these rankings and looks forward to building on this momentum with continued growth and excellence. AVIATION (TIER 1) With a ranking of Tier 1, The Aviation discipline remains a strong area of cover by…
Mamo TCV Advocates
26th March 2026
A New Era for Commercial Disputes: Malta Revives the Commercial Court Litigation & Dispute Resolution

A New Era for Commercial Disputes: Malta Revives the Commercial Court

Malta has taken a significant step towards a more specialised framework for commercial dispute resolution with the enactment of Act No. IV of 2026 on 17 March 2026, formally paving the way for the re-establishment of a dedicated Commercial Court. This marks an important development in the handling of complex business disputes. The Commercial Court will form part of the superior courts and will be presided over by a single judge. It shall be given broad jurisdiction over commercial matters, including disputes arising under the Commercial Code, the Companies Act and the Competition Act, as well as cases concerning merchant…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
24th March 2026
Valletta Skyline
Mamo TCV Top Ranked by Chambers Europe 2026 News

Mamo TCV Top Ranked by Chambers Europe 2026

Chambers & Partners has just published its Europe Guide 2026 and once again recognised Mamo TCV Advocates as one of the leading law firms in Malta. The firm was ranked as a Band 1 firm for General Business Law and a Band 2 firm for Shipping. The firm and its lawyers have been consistently highly regarded by Chambers Europe for almost 20 years. Chambers described the firm as “a stellar law firm with an acclaimed corporate and dispute resolution practice. The team often represents clients in commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and contentious debt collection and credit recovery proceedings. Mamo…
Mamo TCV Advocates
23rd March 2026
Proposed Amendments to the Harassment Provisions in Chapter 452 Employment and Industrial Relations

Proposed Amendments to the Harassment Provisions in Chapter 452

On 23rd February 2026, the Parliament of Malta tabled Bill No. 166 (the “Bill”), which proposes amendments to the Employment and Industrial Relations Act (Chapter 452) and is aimed at further aligning national legislation with international labour standards, particularly those set out in the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) adopted by the International Labour Organization. One of the amendments proposed by this Bill involves the replacement of the marginal note in Article 29 to explicitly clarify that the provision addresses sexual harassment. The centrepiece of the Bill is the insertion of a new Article 29A, which introduces an…
Christine Calleja and Justyne Falzon
20th March 2026
Is court involvement needed to wind up a company? If so, when and why? Corporate and M&ALitigation & Dispute Resolution

Is court involvement needed to wind up a company? If so, when and why?

This article is the first of a series exploring court actions available under the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta). Each article gives a practical overview of a specific legal remedy or procedure involving court supervision; outlining when it applies, the steps required and the purpose behind it. It is intended as a useful reference point rather than an in-depth academic analysis. Introduction While there are various grounds upon which a company may be dissolved, dissolution has traditionally involved some form of court supervision, whether voluntary or compulsory, with limited exceptions. Article 214 of the Companies Act,…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
18th March 2026