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Running for a Cause Beyond the Law
We are proud to support our partner, Dr Peter Fenech, who will be running the London Half Marathon in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The Royal Marsden is a leading cancer hospital, delivering world class care, pioneering research, and life changing treatment...
Amendments to the Companies Act – Act No. XVIII of 2025
The Companies (Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No. XVIII of 2025) is a statutory amendment to Malta’s Companies Act (Cap. 386) that was published in the Government Gazette on the 11 July 2025, and introduces a series of reforms to company law in Malta simplifying corporate...
“SUE ME!” – Jactitation Lawsuit
Few legal actions are unusual as the jactitation lawsuit, by means of which an applicant requests the court to compel another person to sue them. Strange as it may seem, the jactitation suit forms part of Maltese law and is regulated by Article 403 et seq. of the Code...
IURIS Advocates is seeking to recruit a PART-TIME SECRETARY with immediate effect
Part-Time Secretary IURIS Advocates is seeking to recruit a PART-TIME SECRETARY with immediate effect, to run the front desk and the day-to-day administration of the law-firm, assisting the secretary and other administrative staff and professionals alike. The selected...
Iuris Advocates attends Barcelona meeting of international lawyers’ group SCG Legal
Strengthening Global Connections: IURIS Advocates at the SCG Legal Mid-Year Meeting in Barcelona We are proud to share that partners Sarah Galea and Romina Bartolo represented IURIS Advocates at the SCG Legal Mid-Year Meeting, which took place in May in the dynamic...
Court confirms Validity of Acts carried out through a Power of Attorney
A power of attorney or mandate is a contact by means of which a person (the mandator) authorizes another (the mandatary) to act on his behalf. It is a commonly used legal instrument in today’s day and age, particularly by persons who reside abroad and require someone...
Improved Conditions for Employees in relation to Urgent Family Leave
As of April 4, 2025, employees may take up to thirty-two hours of paid urgent family leave per year. This change is the result of Legal Notice 28 of 2025, which amended the Urgent Family Leave Regulations (the ‘Regulations’) which provided for a maximum of fifteen...
Supporting a Great Cause: IURIS Partner Dr Peter Fenech Runs for Great Ormond Street Hospital
At IURIS, we believe in making a difference both inside and outside the office. That’s why we’re thrilled to share that one of our partners, Dr Peter Fenech, will be participating in the London Half Marathon on April 6, 2025, to support the Great Ormond Street...
Of Moral and Ethical Standards in Libel Proceedings
Social Media and Libel In an age where information travels at the speed of a click and the boundaries between public and private life blur, the impact of social media on libel proceedings has become a compelling topic of concern. With the rise of digital platforms and...
Standard Form Contracts and Consumer Protection
Real estate agency standard contracts must comply with consumers laws A recent judgement delivered in a lawsuit concerning estate agency fees upheld the prevalence of good faith and consumer protection over the contents of the signed agreement. Contracts are not to be...
Brand protection at the Malta border: Insights and strategies from the front line
IURIS Advocates partner Sarah Galea and senior associate Caterina Galati provide advice on how to effectively work with customs officials at Maltese border points and ports. They explore the frontline of brand protection in Malta, providing a guide on how to most...
Iuris Advocates attends Berlin meeting of international lawyers’ group
Sarah Galea & Simon Galea Testaferrata attended the mid-year meeting of State Capital Group (SCG) held in Berlin last May. State Capital Group is a worldwide network of leading law firms from 62 countries spanning all continents. It comprises over 12,000 lawyers...
Dr. Peter Fenech appointed President of Chamber – Chamber of Advocates Elections
Peter Fenech appointed President of Chamber Iuris Advocates congratulates Dr. Peter Fenech on his re-election to the committee of the Chamber of Advocates. The Chamber of Advocates is the long-standing association representing and regulating warranted lawyers admitted...
IURIS Advocates is recruiting – Accounts Clerk
Accounts Officer Iuris Advocates is seeking to recruit a FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS OFFICER with immediate effect, to assist in the day-to-day accounting and related work of the law-firm. The candidate shall be entrusted with the issuing and registering of billings and...
Law Regulating Agricultural Leases Amended: Are the Lessors’ Rights Finally Safeguarded?
Parliament has recently passed Act No. XXII of 2022, amending the Agricultural Leases (Reletting) Act (Chapter 199 of the Laws of Malta). This amendment follows a white paper released by the Government last year with the declared intention of striking a balance...
Malta transposes the Mobility Directive – New opportunities facilitating company’s right to the freedom of establishment
Mobility Directive Objectives Freedom of establishment is one of the fundamental principles of Union law. Under Article 49 and 54 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU), the freedom of establishment for companies or firms includes the right to...
Mamma Mia – The Musical
Iuris Advocates assisted FM Theatre Productions Limited in all its legal requirements and attainment of performance rights for the production of Mamma Mia - The Musical. Our office is proud to have assisted in such a successful event in the Maltese Islands. For more...
Malta Rent Law saga continues – Maltese court declares old leases are no longer in breach of proprietor’s rights from 2021
A recent judgment delivered by the First Hall of the Civil Court has declared Act XXIV of 2021 – which introduced the possibility for landlords of pre-1995 leases to request an increase of rent by up to 2% of the value of the property – to be compatible with...