GroundsForDissolution

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,…