Gauci-Maistre Xynou (Legal | Assurance) is once again proud to be sponsoring the upcoming Malta Maritime Summit following its successful launch 2 years ago. Held at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Floriana, the summit unveils who and what is radically transforming one of the world’s most vital and vibrant industries while provoking debate. Visitors are…
Read MoreCross-border insolvency law has been gaining importance in the EU’s legal system over the past few decades. Harmonising insolvency laws is a difficult process as the legal framework interacts with a myriad of domestic laws. In order to increase the effectiveness of cross-border insolvency proceedings, the original Council Regulation (EC) No 1346/2000 of 29 May…
Read MoreThe 5th edition of The Shipping Law Review was published and GMX contributed as authors of the Malta chapter. You may access the full chapter through the link here or download the pdf version.
Read MoreThe Maritime community is celebrating today, the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognise their unique contribution in the maritime world. This year the IMO chose the theme “Seafarers’ wellbeing” as a particular concern on the seafarers’ mental health, whereby the campaign will address specific strategies to tackle stress and other…
Read MoreWith more complicated company structures being used, it has become increasingly more difficult to establish who the ultimate beneficial owners of entities are. In light of the new regulation, do you believe that the Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) Register can help in any way to prevent financial crime? The UBO Register system is a further…
Read MoreEarlier this year, Parliament passed Act I of 2018[1] which amends the Maltese court structure to make room for a Commercial Section of the Civil Court. The legal effect of this Act had been suspended until the Minister for Justice appoints a date by Legal Notice and last week, on the 23rd of March, The…
Read MoreThe International Maritime Organisation (IMO) recently signed a new partnership agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), which practices in the maritime and port sectors and is experienced in supporting comprehensive transport related development activities.
Read MoreBitcoin has raised the question of whether computer code, rather than a central bank, should control the money supply. But is it desirable for society to allow a digital money system which enables its users to operate outside the remit of the law, unlike physical cash which is more regulated. It is true that…
Read MoreWhat is the Role of Women in Modern Society? Women in today’s society have certainly gained power and influence when compared to the women of yesterday. Women today have easier access to positions of power carrying substantial decision-making authority and women’s success in attaining leadership positions speaks volumes. Having said that, there is still far…
Read MoreThis morning, GMX participated in a celebratory business breakfast which was held in Casino Maltese, Valletta and organised by the Malta Arbitration Centre, celebrating the entry into force of the Malta Arbitration Act, which took place on this day twenty years ago.
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