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Pressing Pause: Can a Liquidation itself be stayed? Corporate and M&ALitigation & Dispute Resolution

Pressing Pause: Can a Liquidation itself be stayed?

This article is part 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.  Once a company has been placed into liquidation by a court order, most assume the process simply runs its course. But what happens if continuing the liquidation no longer makes sense, either because the matter is…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
14th October 2026
No Liquidation Committee? Here’s How a Shareholder Can Step in Corporate and M&ALitigation & Dispute Resolution

No Liquidation Committee? Here’s How a Shareholder Can Step in

This article forms part of a series exploring key procedures and rights under the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) in the context of company liquidation. While not every step requires a direct court application, creditors and other stakeholders still play an active role in shaping the process. When a company is being wound up by the court, a liquidation committee may be appointed to oversee and support the liquidator’s work. This committee is typically made up of creditors and is meant to safeguard the interests of those with a stake in the company’s remaining assets. But…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
16th September 2026
What if the Liquidator isn’t doing their Job? Your Right to Complain in Court Corporate and M&ALitigation & Dispute Resolution

What if the Liquidator isn’t doing their Job? Your Right to Complain in Court

This article is part 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.  Once a liquidator is appointed to wind up a company, creditors and contributories often assume that the process will proceed smoothly. But what happens when it does not? Under Article 243(1) of the Companies Act, any…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
17th August 2026
Can Creditors Request a Change in Liquidator? Understanding your Rights during Liquidation Corporate and M&ALitigation & Dispute Resolution

Can Creditors Request a Change in Liquidator? Understanding your Rights during Liquidation

This article forms part of a series exploring key procedures and rights under the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) in the context of company liquidation. While not every step requires a direct court application, creditors and other stakeholders still play an active role in shaping the process. Once a company is placed into liquidation by a court order, the Official Receiver is automatically appointed as the liquidator. However, this appointment is not necessarily permanent. Under Article 229(4) of the Companies Act, creditors holding at least one-fourth in value of the company’s debt may formally request the…
Kristen Camilleri and Jonathan Abela Fiorentino
15th July 2026
The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A of the Maltese Companies Act Corporate and M&A

The Simplified Dissolution Procedure Under Article 214A of the Maltese Companies Act

At the end of 2025, the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the “Companies Act”) was amended by Legal Notice No. 286 of 2025, giving effect to Article 32 of the Companies (Amendment) Act (Act XVIII of 2025) and introducing the new Article 214A into the Companies Act which establishes the  “simplified dissolution procedure” designed to facilitate the voluntary closure of dormant private limited liability companies without the need to appoint a liquidator. Applicability of Article 214A Under Article 214A of the Companies Act, a company that has been validly registered for at least six months may…
Nicole Portelli and Jack Vassallo Cesareo
4th February 2026
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Mamo TCV Advocates Again Receives Top Tier Ranking in IFLR1000 AwardsNews

Mamo TCV Advocates Again Receives Top Tier Ranking in IFLR1000

Three Partners and One Senior Associate Recognised Mamo TCV Advocates is proud to announce its reaffirmed standing in the 2025 IFLR1000 rankings, where the firm has once again been ranked Tier 1 for Financial and Corporate Law. This prestigious recognition reflects the firm’s consistent strength in advising clients on complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, capital markets, and regulatory matters. In addition to the firm’s top-tier placement, four lawyers from Mamo TCV Advocates have been individually recognised for their expertise and contributions to the field — including a new addition to this year’s list:…
Mamo TCV Advocates
15th October 2025