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Doing business in Malta

The article was written by Jonathan Said

Why should you do business in Malta?

Malta really does have it all. From 300 days of sunshine every year and convenient proximity to Europe, Africa, and Asia, to a flexible regulatory and legal framework that supports the conception and growth of business industries- its popularity continues to grow year on year. (more…)

Pre-1995 Leases in Malta

The article was written by Jessica Azzopardi

Recently, the Maltese courts may have possibly brought about the beginning of the end of a legal and social question concerning landowners who were, and still are, subjected to pre-1995 rent laws. The judgement given in Anthony Debono et v. Avukat Generali et., may prove to be a milestone in Maltese rent laws. (more…)

David against Goliath – Libra vs Central Banks: Who will win?

The article was written by Dr. Justine Scerri Herrera

Working in the crypto and DLT space is like being on an emotional rollercoaster with feelings which range from curiosity, excitement, euphoria, revelation, shock, disappointment, hope, wonder and determination – did I miss any? (more…)

(GDPR) Genel Veri Koruma Yönetmeliği altında Verı Koruma Yetkilisinin [DPO] Görevi ve Fonksiyonları

Genel Veri Koruma Yönetmeliği yürürlüğe girdiğinden beri dokuz aydan fazla olmuştur ve hala bu regülasyonu birçok kişi tam olarak anlayamamıştır ve bu regülasyonun en çok etkilediği kişiler tarafından net olarak kullanılamamıştır. GDPR’in tam olarak kullanılmasının beklenmesi çok gerçekçi olmasa da veri sorumluları ve veri işlemcileri GDPR üzerinde çalışmaya bile henüz başlamadılar. Genel Veri Koruma Yönetmeliği birçok sorumluluk vermekte ve eğer veri sorumluları ve işlemciler bunları dikkate almazlarsa, birçok cezaya maruz kalabilirler ve bunlar büyük şirketlere bile zarar verebilir. [1]

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British Airways and Marriott International Inc. face huge fines from UK data protection authority

The article was written by Dr. Paul Felice & Dr. Mark Gatt

British Airways (‘BA’) may be hit with what will be the highest-ever penalty which the Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’), the UK’s data protection supervisory authority, has handed out. (more…)

UK Telecoms company fined £100K over unsolicited marketing messages

The article was written by Dr. Paul Felice

The Information Commissioner’s Office (‘ICO’) which is the UK’s data protection supervisory authority, has recently issued a fine of £100,000 to EE Limited, a telecoms company operating in the UK. The fine was issued in response to EE Limited having sent 2.5 million unsolicited direct marketing messages to its customers, back in early 2018. The direct marketing messages were sent without EE Limited having first obtained the required consent to send them to its clients. (more…)

Malta’da Çalışma İzni Temin Etmek

Malta’da yabancılara çalışma için izin veren kanun, ‘Immigration Act’- Göç Yasası’dır. Avrupa Birliği üyesi olmayan ülkelerin vatandaşları ve EFTA ülkelerinin vatandaşlarının, Malta’da çalışabilmek için, çalışma iznine başvurmaları gerekmektedir. 2005 tarihinden itibaren, Malta çalışma izni, “Employment and Training Corporation” tarafından verilmektedir. Dikkate alınması gereken bir başka konu ise, işverenin, çalışan adına çalışma izni için başvurması gerektiğidir. 2014 tarihinde çıkarılan yeni yasa ile, üçüncü ülke vatandaşlarının çalışma yetkisi, tek izin başvuru (single permit application) kanalı ile yapılmakta olup, bu izin, yabancılara Malta’da çalışma ve yasama izni vermektedir. Bu yeni dokümanın ismi e-residence karttır. (more…)

Adidas Three Stripes Trademark Revocation

The article was written by Dr. Mark Gatt

In a judgment of the General Court of the European Union of the 19^th June 2019, Adidas saw their hopes of extending their three stripes trademark dashed, as the court ruled that there was no distinctiveness in the three stripes trademark. Furthermore, the court held that the Adidas had failed to prove that the mark had acquired distinctive character through use throughout the member states of the EU. (more…)

International Business in Malta in the light of recent EU Tax Matters

The article was written by Dr. Michael Muscat

Over the past twenty odd years, Malta has become an international hub for foreign direct investment (FDI). A solid services sector combined with seasoned professionals across a multitude of industries have helped the FDI business model flourish, placing Malta on the map within the European Single Market as a business base of choice for many. (more…)

Interview with Dr Justine Scerri Herrera by Massimo Costa from Business Today

Blockchain … the beginning of a new revolution

Justine Scerri Herrera is a warranted Maltese lawyer currently specialising in the blockchain and cryptocurrencies sector, specifically in relation to advising clients (Issuers and Service Providers) on products, activities and licences related to the new Maltese VFA (Virtual Financial Assets) regulations (more…)