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Property Development – Right of use over roof hinders the development of airspace
The conflict that may arise between one’s right to develop an airspace and another’s right of use over such a space was recently the subject of a lawsuit in which Iuris Advocates was involved. The matter was decided by the First Hall of the Civil Court in...
Introducing IURIS Business Solutions
IURIS has extended its portfolio of professional services to provide tailored business solutions that address the intricate challenges any organisation may face. Our services are carried out through proficient advisory, support and training, thus providing...
IURIS helps client win over €650K in damages for personal injury following traffic collision
A man was recently awarded over €665,000 as compensation for damages sustained as a result of a traffic collision, when his car was rammed into at high speed by a truck while he was stationery at the traffic lights. As a result the man suffered grave...
MFSA Guidance notes on Politically Exposed Persons
On the 8th of October, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) announced issued “guidance notes” on Politically Exposed Persons (PEP’s) as part of its implementing procedure, to ensure its effort to enhance Anti-Money Laundering legislation. This...
IURIS at the Delta Summit 2018
This week IURIS was present and participated at the exciting Delta Summit spanning from the 3rd till 5th October 2018. The Summit designed to launch and celebrate Malta as the first regulated centre for virtual currency and ICOs showcased Malta’s...
Condominium Law – Your Rights and Obligations
The Condominium Act regulates situations where the respective owners of separate units within a building or group of buildings also enjoy rights of ownership or the enjoyment of the common parts together with the other owners. What is considered a Common...
Recent Amendments to Employment Legislation
Four new Legal Notices have brought about amendments to existing employment laws and regulations, introducing new provisions regulating the respective rights and duties of employees and employers. Introduced on the 10th of August 2018, these Legal Notices...
Maltese Rent Laws – Controversial social housing measures enacted
Housing (Decontrol) Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 2018 Act XXVII of 2018 entitled Housing (Decontrol) Ordinance (Amendment) Act, 2018 has recently been enacted introducing amendments to the Housing (Decontrol) Ordinance (Chapter 158). The amendments concern...
Malta Property Leases – Amendments to Maltese rent laws
Act VIII of 2018 was recently enacted by Parliament amending the sub-lease provisions in the Civil Code. The Act introduces new sub-articles to article 1613 of the Civil Code (Chapter 16) which regulates sub-leases, and which prior to this amendment stated...
The Media and Defamation Act, 2018
The Media and Defamation Act, 2018 was enacted on the 24th April 2018, repealing the Press Act, Chapter 248 of the Laws of Malta and establishing a new legal framework for media law, libel, defamation, slander under Maltese law. The legislator introduced a...
Gender-balanced Company Boards
Company Formation Company formation is an important practice area for Iuris Malta. The law firm provides a comprehensive service on corporate related matters to its clients from inception to incorporation to compliance. Gender Parity on Company Boards Over...
Asylum seekers and sexual orientation
On the 25th January 2018, the European Court of Justice in a Preliminary Reference ruled that an asylum seeker cannot be subjected to a psychological test in order to determine his sexual orientation and that the performance of such tests amount to a...
IURIS Advocates is recruiting
Iuris Advocates in Malta is seeking to recruit lawyers to work primarily in the litigation and corporate departments. Candidates are expected to be prepared to contribute and support other practice areas too. Working experience will be considered an asset....
Decision by Court on Health and Safety and excluding owners of construction sites from responsibility
Iuris successfully brought forward a claim for a subsidiary legislation to be declared ultra vires since it went beyond the powers given by the main legislation. The law under review was a 2004 Legal Notice which exceeded the powers given to the Minister...
Reduced VAT & Commercialisation of Sports Facilities
Reduced VAT for Sports Facilities Earlier this year saw the introduction of a reduced 7% rate of VAT (Value Added Tax Act Ch. 406, Laws of Malta) “applicable on the use of sporting facilities in terms of item 11 of the Eighth Schedule to the Value Added...
Iuris Debt Collection
Iuris has now extended its debt collection services to companies, individuals, businesses, service providers and indeed any creditor wishing to recover or secure his dues in an expedient and affordable manner without court action. Recover your payments...
Energy Performance Certificates compulsory for renting and sale of property
Legal Notice 47 of 2018 was published on 13 February 2018 putting into effect obligations with regard to energy performance certificates when advertising, renting or selling property. The scope of the legal notice is to transpose Directive 2010/31/EU of...
Stamp Duty Exemption Extended
Duty on Business Related Donations Exemption Order By virtue of a legal notice published recently – L.N. 82 of 2018 entitled Duty on Donations of Marketable Securities and Immovable Property Used for Business (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2018 – the...