http://http://www.fzdadvocates.com/Welcome, At FZD Advocates, we strive to give our clients unequivocally sound judgement in resolving legal issues and in the development of their business.en-us<br>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:57:12 GMThttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=274246 Address: 20/1 Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1111, Malta telephone: +356 21228340 fax: +356 21228360 email: info@fzdadvocates.com skype: fzdadvocates...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=274246' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Address: 20/1 Republic Street, Valletta VLT 1111, Malta telephone: +356 21228340 fax: +356 21228360 email: info@fzdadvocates.com skype: fzdadvocates...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=274246http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171734 FZD Advocates is a law firm based in the heart of the historic city of Valletta, Malta. We are a group of experienced lawyers, who have joined together and pooled in resources to create a strong and multidisciplinary firm which relies on our acquired knowledge and competences to lead and direct our clients in the best way possible. We strive to provide our clients with dedicated and resourceful...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171734' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> FZD Advocates is a law firm based in the heart of the historic city of Valletta, Malta. We are a group of experienced lawyers, who have joined together and pooled in resources to create a strong and multidisciplinary firm which relies on our acquired knowledge and competences to lead and direct our clients in the best way possible. We strive to provide our clients with dedicated and resourceful...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171734http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171749 Hon. Dr. Francis Zammit Dimech By profession Dr Francis Zammit Dimech is a lawyer specialised in financial services. He graduated as a lawyer in 1979 and resumed his studies at University between 1996 and 1998 for a postgraduate Masters degree in Financial Services. He is Jesuit trained, having completed his education at St Aloysius College, before proceeding to the University of...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171749' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Hon. Dr. Francis Zammit Dimech By profession Dr Francis Zammit Dimech is a lawyer specialised in financial services. He graduated as a lawyer in 1979 and resumed his studies at University between 1996 and 1998 for a postgraduate Masters degree in Financial Services. He is Jesuit trained, having completed his education at St Aloysius College, before proceeding to the University of...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171749http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171751 Dr. Tanya Sciberras Camilleri Tanya Sciberras Camilleri, a self-proclaimed workaholic, was called to the Bar in 1994, having graduated as a lawyer the previous year.Prior to setting up the partnership, she worked for a number of years as a sole practitioner for a number of years, having previously gained experience as an associate with a number of local firms.Tanya brings a wealth ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171751' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Dr. Tanya Sciberras Camilleri Tanya Sciberras Camilleri, a self-proclaimed workaholic, was called to the Bar in 1994, having graduated as a lawyer the previous year.Prior to setting up the partnership, she worked for a number of years as a sole practitioner for a number of years, having previously gained experience as an associate with a number of local firms.Tanya brings a wealth ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171751http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171752 Dr Reuben Balzan Dr Reuben Balzan received his education at St Aloysius College and graduated in law from the University of Malta in 1993. He was admitted to the Bar in 1994 and has been a member of the Bar ever since. In 1998 he was elected to the Chamber of Advocates committee and is currently its President. He served as a Board member of the Malta Communications Authority and...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171752' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Dr Reuben Balzan Dr Reuben Balzan received his education at St Aloysius College and graduated in law from the University of Malta in 1993. He was admitted to the Bar in 1994 and has been a member of the Bar ever since. In 1998 he was elected to the Chamber of Advocates committee and is currently its President. He served as a Board member of the Malta Communications Authority and...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171752http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176116 Dr. Mark Bencini B.A., M.A. (Fin. Serv.), LL.D., Dip. Tax. Mark is a young and proactive advocate, constantly in pursuit of knowledge and personal development. He enjoys studying the interrelation between diverse legal disciplines, which in turn has helped him gain proficiency in several legal spheres and permits him to advise clients on specific matters within the vastness of the ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176116' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Dr. Mark Bencini B.A., M.A. (Fin. Serv.), LL.D., Dip. Tax. Mark is a young and proactive advocate, constantly in pursuit of knowledge and personal development. He enjoys studying the interrelation between diverse legal disciplines, which in turn has helped him gain proficiency in several legal spheres and permits him to advise clients on specific matters within the vastness of the ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176116http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=273697 Dr. Graziella Bezzina Dr Graziella Bezzina read for a Law degree and completed her studies at the University of Malta in 1999. She was admitted to the Bar and received her warrant to practice law and make representations before the Maltese Law Courts in the year 2000. Since her graduation Graziellas primary focus and work experience has been in the extensive and varied sphere of Ci...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=273697' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Dr. Graziella Bezzina Dr Graziella Bezzina read for a Law degree and completed her studies at the University of Malta in 1999. She was admitted to the Bar and received her warrant to practice law and make representations before the Maltese Law Courts in the year 2000. Since her graduation Graziellas primary focus and work experience has been in the extensive and varied sphere of Ci...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=273697http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176119 Ms. Mandy Farrugia Mandy is the primary contact person for all matters relating to the management and administration of the firm. She further keeps track of the firms partners and associates commitments and ensures that the office is managed flawlessly. Please contact Mandy, should you have any further enquiries about the firm or require a meeting to be organised with any of the fi...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176119' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Ms. Mandy Farrugia Mandy is the primary contact person for all matters relating to the management and administration of the firm. She further keeps track of the firms partners and associates commitments and ensures that the office is managed flawlessly. Please contact Mandy, should you have any further enquiries about the firm or require a meeting to be organised with any of the fi...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176119http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176130 Cultural Heritage and the Arts are constantly gaining importance in a world that places ever more value on such assets. Governments, museums, cultural foundations and individuals pride themselves with the ownership and possession of works of art. They utilise a country or regions culture and artistic history to attract tourism, investment and receive income from art displays, performances and l...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176130' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Cultural Heritage and the Arts are constantly gaining importance in a world that places ever more value on such assets. Governments, museums, cultural foundations and individuals pride themselves with the ownership and possession of works of art. They utilise a country or regions culture and artistic history to attract tourism, investment and receive income from art displays, performances and l...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176130http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176136 FZD Advocates are well versed with the legal as well as logistical aspects of the entertainment business. They are legal advisors to public authorities, cultural foundations as well as the private industry. The lawyers at FZD advocates have often negotiated and concluded various entertainment contracts, including management agreements, record label agreements, performance agreements and contract...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176136' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> FZD Advocates are well versed with the legal as well as logistical aspects of the entertainment business. They are legal advisors to public authorities, cultural foundations as well as the private industry. The lawyers at FZD advocates have often negotiated and concluded various entertainment contracts, including management agreements, record label agreements, performance agreements and contract...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176136http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176143 Estate management is a delicate and complex matter, especially when dealing with planning ones inheritance. This can complicate itself further in situations where the estate is particularly large and distributed over two or more jurisdictions. FZD Advocates are able to offer the appropriate legal advice regarding the management of ones estate, including guidance regarding the options available f...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176143' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Estate management is a delicate and complex matter, especially when dealing with planning ones inheritance. This can complicate itself further in situations where the estate is particularly large and distributed over two or more jurisdictions. FZD Advocates are able to offer the appropriate legal advice regarding the management of ones estate, including guidance regarding the options available f...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176143http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176152 Financial services is a vast genre of law that is ever growing in size and complexity. Several previously self-regulated jurisdictions are now turning to different forms and levels of regulation and thus any advisor in such field should keep a keen eye open, not merely for national developments but also international changes. We are constantly up-to-date with legal and market developments and pr...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176152' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Financial services is a vast genre of law that is ever growing in size and complexity. Several previously self-regulated jurisdictions are now turning to different forms and levels of regulation and thus any advisor in such field should keep a keen eye open, not merely for national developments but also international changes. We are constantly up-to-date with legal and market developments and pr...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176152http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176159 Join the extensive list of companies that enjoy the fiscal, logistical, practical and other benefits derived from incorporation in the Maltese Jurisdiction. FZD Advocates can tackle your requirements and assist you step by step through the entire process of incorporation, licensing, establishment and integration of your online gaming operation in Malta. It can further assist you in property conv...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176159' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Join the extensive list of companies that enjoy the fiscal, logistical, practical and other benefits derived from incorporation in the Maltese Jurisdiction. FZD Advocates can tackle your requirements and assist you step by step through the entire process of incorporation, licensing, establishment and integration of your online gaming operation in Malta. It can further assist you in property conv...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176159http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176171 Information systems and communication technology has become the backbone of most modern businesses. While this has allowed business to become more efficient and to maximise the use of data it collects about its clients, it also lends itself to a number of legal obligations.We offer a whole range of consultancy and advisory services related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Data...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176171' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Information systems and communication technology has become the backbone of most modern businesses. While this has allowed business to become more efficient and to maximise the use of data it collects about its clients, it also lends itself to a number of legal obligations.We offer a whole range of consultancy and advisory services related to Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Data...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176171http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176177 The world of intellectual property stands apart from other legal institutions. The primary markets consist in Patents, Trademarks, Designs and Copyright. As the term implies, all these rights are intellectual in nature and are indeed intangible. The above subcategories are the result of a long traditional search for a balance between the rights in the public domain and the rights granted to thei...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176177' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> The world of intellectual property stands apart from other legal institutions. The primary markets consist in Patents, Trademarks, Designs and Copyright. As the term implies, all these rights are intellectual in nature and are indeed intangible. The above subcategories are the result of a long traditional search for a balance between the rights in the public domain and the rights granted to thei...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176177http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176184 The partners of FZD Advocates pride themselves on their extensive experience and practice in international trade contracts. FZD Advocates understand the complex nature of such contracts, particularly, the fact that such work is not merely a matter of drafting an agreement or representing a client on a deal, but it is more about advising and assisting the client, and keeping in mind the fiscal an...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176184' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> The partners of FZD Advocates pride themselves on their extensive experience and practice in international trade contracts. FZD Advocates understand the complex nature of such contracts, particularly, the fact that such work is not merely a matter of drafting an agreement or representing a client on a deal, but it is more about advising and assisting the client, and keeping in mind the fiscal an...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176184http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176191 The team at FZD Advocates enjoys a vast experience in litigation, and similarly in assisting clients with debt recovery, both locally and across jurisdictions. FZD Advocates can also assist you with setting up effective credit management and credit control procedures, as well as with the drafting of your credit forms, thus increasing your prospects of recovering unpaid dues, in the event that l...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176191' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> The team at FZD Advocates enjoys a vast experience in litigation, and similarly in assisting clients with debt recovery, both locally and across jurisdictions. FZD Advocates can also assist you with setting up effective credit management and credit control procedures, as well as with the drafting of your credit forms, thus increasing your prospects of recovering unpaid dues, in the event that l...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176191http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176199 Project Management requires specific competencies and skills. Many projects fail to succeed because of lack of preparation for what is to be expected from the other side of the fence.Being successful with a project involves knowing how to negotiate with public authorities and other third parties, preparing tender documents in line with the relevant Maltese and European Union procurement requirem...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176199' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Project Management requires specific competencies and skills. Many projects fail to succeed because of lack of preparation for what is to be expected from the other side of the fence.Being successful with a project involves knowing how to negotiate with public authorities and other third parties, preparing tender documents in line with the relevant Maltese and European Union procurement requirem...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176199http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176203 FZD Advocates can be of assistance in the development and conveyancing of property at all levels and can draw on the extensive experience attained by the firms partners and associates over the years. We are able to advise clients, both local and foreign, in acquiring property, whether outright or by leasing, and can provide comprehensive support from contact drafting, to assistance with financin...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176203' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> FZD Advocates can be of assistance in the development and conveyancing of property at all levels and can draw on the extensive experience attained by the firms partners and associates over the years. We are able to advise clients, both local and foreign, in acquiring property, whether outright or by leasing, and can provide comprehensive support from contact drafting, to assistance with financin...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176203http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176211 FZD Advocates offer legal and logistical services to clients who, either, require to obtain a residence permit in Malta due to their work or who may desire to become resident and/or domiciled in Malta for other reasons, be it because of the Fiscal Incentives offered by our jurisdiction, the Mediterranean climate combined with an English speaking population or for whatever other reason that they ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176211' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> FZD Advocates offer legal and logistical services to clients who, either, require to obtain a residence permit in Malta due to their work or who may desire to become resident and/or domiciled in Malta for other reasons, be it because of the Fiscal Incentives offered by our jurisdiction, the Mediterranean climate combined with an English speaking population or for whatever other reason that they ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176211http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176217 Ship registration and the complementary services are a core service offered by FZD Advocates. Our partners enjoy substantial experience in Ship and Yacht Financing, their Registration, Yacht Mortgages and Securitisation and the Transfer of ships to and from the Malta Ship and Yacht Register. In reference to aircraft registration, FZD Advocates possesses the necessary legal and logistical knowled...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176217' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Ship registration and the complementary services are a core service offered by FZD Advocates. Our partners enjoy substantial experience in Ship and Yacht Financing, their Registration, Yacht Mortgages and Securitisation and the Transfer of ships to and from the Malta Ship and Yacht Register. In reference to aircraft registration, FZD Advocates possesses the necessary legal and logistical knowled...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176217http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176223 Maltas geographical location, in the heart of the Mediterranean, has long placed it as a significant jurisdiction for matters of shipping and maritime affairs. In these modern ages, Malta has lived up to its historic reputation and has consistently located itself in the top ten for the largest fleets, in terms of tonnage. Maltese legislation, in matters relating to shipping, admiralty and mariti...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176223' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Maltas geographical location, in the heart of the Mediterranean, has long placed it as a significant jurisdiction for matters of shipping and maritime affairs. In these modern ages, Malta has lived up to its historic reputation and has consistently located itself in the top ten for the largest fleets, in terms of tonnage. Maltese legislation, in matters relating to shipping, admiralty and mariti...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=176223http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172001 MEPA in action The much awaited Bill, which is to substitute the Development Planning Act, was published on the 14th January 2010 after a lengthy public consultation exercise. The Bill introducing the Environment and Planning Act attempts to widen the area of competence of the Authority by beefing up its environmental arm and introducing a number of new measures as well as heeding ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172001' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> MEPA in action The much awaited Bill, which is to substitute the Development Planning Act, was published on the 14th January 2010 after a lengthy public consultation exercise. The Bill introducing the Environment and Planning Act attempts to widen the area of competence of the Authority by beefing up its environmental arm and introducing a number of new measures as well as heeding ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172001http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172004 Private Jet Registration in Malta Maltas Parliament will on Monday 18th January 2010 approve of the First Reading to pave the way for consideration of a new Aircraft Registration Bill which will then be discussed by Parliament over the forthcoming weeks.Malta has over the years developed successfully as a ship registration centre that is among the leading in terms of tonnage around ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172004' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Private Jet Registration in Malta Maltas Parliament will on Monday 18th January 2010 approve of the First Reading to pave the way for consideration of a new Aircraft Registration Bill which will then be discussed by Parliament over the forthcoming weeks.Malta has over the years developed successfully as a ship registration centre that is among the leading in terms of tonnage around ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=172004http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=230964 Portomaso Tower, Malta On the 13th october 2010 The Malta Enterprise has issued an Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme for the Refurbishment of Hotels, Accomodation Facilities and Restaurants. The scope of this incentive is to encourage holiday services and catering providers to upgrade their establishments in order to improve their service and competitiveness. The incentive guideline ...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=230964' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Portomaso Tower, Malta On the 13th october 2010 The Malta Enterprise has issued an Interest Rate Subsidy Scheme for the Refurbishment of Hotels, Accomodation Facilities and Restaurants. The scope of this incentive is to encourage holiday services and catering providers to upgrade their establishments in order to improve their service and competitiveness. The incentive guideline ...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=230964http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=250882 Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Malta Cyprus is one of the European Member States currently trying to impose a ban on online gambling. In it's new gambling legislation bill Cyprus proposes a complete ban on a number of online games, amongst which online roulette, poker and slots. The new law will however allow sports betting. The proposed legislation would also see the creation o...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=250882' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Malta Cyprus is one of the European Member States currently trying to impose a ban on online gambling. In it's new gambling legislation bill Cyprus proposes a complete ban on a number of online games, amongst which online roulette, poker and slots. The new law will however allow sports betting. The proposed legislation would also see the creation o...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=250882http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=254019 UK Gaming Update There are changes on the horizon with regards to laws regulating offshore gaming operators established in the United Kingdom. Indeed, rumours are being spread that the UK government is planning to license offshore bookmakers by March. This change has been in the pipeline for over a year now as the previous Labour Government had proposed a licensing system for all th...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=254019' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> UK Gaming Update There are changes on the horizon with regards to laws regulating offshore gaming operators established in the United Kingdom. Indeed, rumours are being spread that the UK government is planning to license offshore bookmakers by March. This change has been in the pipeline for over a year now as the previous Labour Government had proposed a licensing system for all th...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=254019http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=287265 Divorce has now been legalised and, come October, proceedings can be filed. However, many may have got much more than they bargained for with the so-called divorce legislation because the new law imposes more onerous maintenance obligations between spouses and/or towards children. The following are the main changes introduced to the maintenance obligations: Obligations towards children Th...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=287265' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> Divorce has now been legalised and, come October, proceedings can be filed. However, many may have got much more than they bargained for with the so-called divorce legislation because the new law imposes more onerous maintenance obligations between spouses and/or towards children. The following are the main changes introduced to the maintenance obligations: Obligations towards children Th...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=287265http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=288252 With over 110 Licensed Trustees in Malta, it is clear that Trusts have gained popularity amongst Maltese financial services practitioners. Nowadays, most major Financial Services providers have a Trustee company within their group and several Commercial Banks offer trust related services. Indeed, the Trust is being utilised by the Financial Services Industry as another legal mechanism for attr...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=288252' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> With over 110 Licensed Trustees in Malta, it is clear that Trusts have gained popularity amongst Maltese financial services practitioners. Nowadays, most major Financial Services providers have a Trustee company within their group and several Commercial Banks offer trust related services. Indeed, the Trust is being utilised by the Financial Services Industry as another legal mechanism for attr...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=288252http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=294277 In the advent of Maltas membership to the EU, the vast majority of the Maltese population was enthusiastic about the fundamental freedoms, amongst which, the freedom of movement of goods and services throughout one of the Worlds largest Single Markets. With great foresight, and just a few days prior to Maltas accession to the EU, the Remote Gaming Regulations came into force, swiftly pla...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=294277' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> In the advent of Maltas membership to the EU, the vast majority of the Maltese population was enthusiastic about the fundamental freedoms, amongst which, the freedom of movement of goods and services throughout one of the Worlds largest Single Markets. With great foresight, and just a few days prior to Maltas accession to the EU, the Remote Gaming Regulations came into force, swiftly pla...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=294277http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=309327 On 18 January 2012, the recently appointed Minister for Justice, Chris Said, announced the Governments intention to set up a Drugs Court. The new court, based on the model of the Family Court, is being established to cater exclusively for drugs cases. It will be housed in the building where the Family Court is currently situated, while the Family Court will be re-located to a more spacious bui...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=309327' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> On 18 January 2012, the recently appointed Minister for Justice, Chris Said, announced the Governments intention to set up a Drugs Court. The new court, based on the model of the Family Court, is being established to cater exclusively for drugs cases. It will be housed in the building where the Family Court is currently situated, while the Family Court will be re-located to a more spacious bui...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=309327http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=311082 The Minister for Fair Competition, Small Business and Consumers has recently launched a scheme enabling tenants of residential properties administered by the Joint Office and the Lands Department to redeem the temporary ground rent burdening their property. This is by no means the first such scheme announced by Government. The possibility of redeeming temporary ground rents was already ava...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=311082' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> The Minister for Fair Competition, Small Business and Consumers has recently launched a scheme enabling tenants of residential properties administered by the Joint Office and the Lands Department to redeem the temporary ground rent burdening their property. This is by no means the first such scheme announced by Government. The possibility of redeeming temporary ground rents was already ava...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=311082http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171740 The following is some informative information about the Republic of Malta Capital: Valletta Currency: Euro Official Languages: Maltese English Telephone Prefix: +356 Size: 316 Km2 Time zone: Standard Time: GMT +1 Summer Time: GMT+2 Population: As of July 2007, the total population of the islands was approximately 401,880 Geographic position: Malta lies in the centre of the Mediterr...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171740' target='_blank'>Read more</a><br/><br/> The following is some informative information about the Republic of Malta Capital: Valletta Currency: Euro Official Languages: Maltese English Telephone Prefix: +356 Size: 316 Km2 Time zone: Standard Time: GMT +1 Summer Time: GMT+2 Population: As of July 2007, the total population of the islands was approximately 401,880 Geographic position: Malta lies in the centre of the Mediterr...Read morehttp://www.fzdadvocates.com/fzdadvocates/content.aspx?id=171740