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Appeal Filed Against Five-Storey Elderly Home Planned in Żabbar’s Historic Centre
Dalli Advocates, acting as legal counsel to the Ħaż-Żabbar Local Council, have filed an appeal against a Planning Authority permit approving a five-storey elderly home in the centre of Żabbar. In the appeal, filed before the Environment and Planning Review Tribunal,...
Malta: Family Law
We are excited to publish our chapter on Malta: Family Law for the new Legal 500 Comparative Guide! A concise look at the latest trends, procedures and developments shaping family law in Malta, authored by Veronique Dalli and Dean Hili Learn more in the link in the...
A leaner path to justice | Veronique Dalli
Founding Partner Veronique Dalli shares her insights in @maltatoday on how recent reforms to Malta’s Small Claims Tribunal Act pave the way for a leaner, more efficient justice system. In her piece, she highlights how procedural simplification, digitalisation, and...
‘Certainty, insulation, autonomy’: Why prenups matter for business owners
Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups”, are often associated with celebrity marriages or high-net-worth individuals abroad. Yet as lawyer Dean Hili tells MaltaCEOs.mt, Malta has recognised similar legal arrangements for over a century – long before the...
EU’s Omnibus Package: cutting red tape for businesses
The European Commission has announced a major initiative to cut red tape and simplify regulations for businesses across the EU. Published on the 26th of February 2025, the proposal aims to ease compliance burdens, particularly for small and medium-sized...
EU AI Act Kicks In: banned practices, compliance rules, and big fines ahead
As of 2 February 2025, the EU AI Act has introduced rules regarding prohibited artificial intelligence (AI) practices and AI literacy requirements, with additional enforcement mechanisms set to take effect in six months. The Act bans several AI practices, including:...
Freedom of speech: Are we too ‘woke’?
The recent decision by the Court of Magistrates in the case of content creator raises important questions about digital expression in an era of evolving social norms. The case centered around an Instagram story published by the content creator, in which she...
Bodycam unveils police perjury, contradicting courtroom testimony
A recent call for greater respect toward the police has sparked widespread discussion, but should this reverence to authority go unquestioned? Lawyers Dr. Veronique Dalli and Dr. Dean Hili represented Mr. Lazar Mitic in a case where CCTV footage contradicted Police...
Conflicting instructions by a Contracting Authority: PCRB cancels tender
In Case 1692, the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) (Case 1692) addressed the disqualification of a bidder from a tender for professional services related to the extension and restoration at the Manoel Theatre. The case revolved around conflicting instructions...
Guaranteeing online platform users more digital protection and freedoms
The Digital Services Act (DSA), officially known as Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, is designed to make the digital world more transparent, accountable, and fair, particularly when it comes to how online platforms handle their users. Being a regulation, it automatically...
PCRB cancels award over tender committee lack of expertise
A recent decision by the Public Contracts Review Board (PCRB) (Case 1973) highlights several key principles of public procurement law in the context of a tender for the regeneration of St Paul’s Bay, Bugibba, Qawra, Xemxija and Salina Area. Dalli Advocates assisted...
New Release: UN’s bold blueprint for managing critical energy transition minerals
On the 11th of September 2024, the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals released the report entitled, “Resourcing the Energy Transition: Principles to Guide Critical Energy Transition Minerals Towards Equity and...
Magisterial inquiry finds no negligence by medical staff following patient’s death
A magisterial inquiry into the death of Stephen Mangion concluded that no negligence or criminal responsibility lies with the medical professionals who treated him. Mangion, of 55 years old, passed away from an aortic dissection after collapsing in Mater Dei...
Google fined €2.4bn for exploitation and abuse of dominant position in shopping comparison service
The European Court of Justice confirmed a decision of the European Commission back in June 2017 when it ruled that Google had unfairly prioritised its own comparison shopping service over competitors’ in 13 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). Google...
Navigating the Legal Landscape: Critical Raw Materials and Their Role in Global Energy Security
Historically, the energy sector focused on securing fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—to meet global demands. However, driven by the Paris Agreement and national commitments (NDCs) to carbon reduction, countries are transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar,...
School fined €50,000 for data protection infringement
A recent decision of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner sheds light on several data protection concepts often overlooked by controllers and processors. Complainant sought access to her son’s occupational and speech therapy sessions files, which...
Contractors to pay €100,000 in damages for pulling out of roads contract
The two landmark judgments have been confirmed upon appeal, ordering two contractors to pay a total of around €100,000 in pre-liquidated damages and double the Court expenses, as the Court of Appeal deemed appeals as vexatious. In L-Aġenzija għal...
Dispute on property description lands owners in Court
Malta has a rich historical heritage and picturesque urban landscapes. Many large properties located in the urban conservation area of various towns and villages have over the years been split in smaller residences known as “kerrejja”. These properties usually have...
Justice delayed, denied: a 16 year trial
Ensuring justice within a reasonable timeframe is pivotal to upholding the fundamental right for a fair trial. Delays can infringe on an individual’s rights and erode public trust in the judicial system.In the case Giordian Azuogu Ohaegbu* vs State Advocate,...
Discipline done right: how clear processes benefit both employers and employees
Employers must follow fair and transparent disciplinary processes before making any serious decisions, such as terminating employment. Dismissal should be the last resort, and employers must ensure that all necessary warnings and procedures have been followed before...