 8/8/2011
Malta introduces New Fiscal Incentives to “Highly Qualified Persons”
A description of Malta's new tax advantages for highly qualified persons - article by Dr Clayton Fenech.
4/7/2011
Creation of first Linkedin Group for the Maltese Funds Industry
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi has created the first Linkedin Group for the Maltese Funds Industry, Malta Funds and Asset Management.
24/6/2011
Dr James Muscat Azzopardi attending Hedge Fund Re-domiciliation seminar in Geneva on the 28th of June, 2011
Dr James Muscat Azzopardi is attending the conference in Geneva and will be available to discuss the advantages offered by Malta as a funds jurisdiction.
25/3/2011
Muscat Azzopardi at the Private Equity Forum, London, 13th April 2011
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates, Advocates, will be accompanying FinanceMalta at the Legal Week Private Equity Forum in London on the 13th of April, 2011.
17/2/2011
Meetings about investment funds in New York
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi will be in New York next week, meeting existing and new fund managers interested in knowing more about the advantages offered by Malta as an EU fund jurisdiction. Meetings will cover both professional funds as well as UCITS schemes.
26/9/2010
Register a company in Malta, Cyprus or the BVI
A brief description of company registration and administration services offered by Credence Corporate and Advisory Services Ltd, our corporate services company. Credence Holdings is licensed by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) to provide nominee and trustee services.
15/9/2010
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates appointed to set up Financial Institution under Payment Services Directive
Following upon their success in setting up and licensing the first Financial Institution in Malta since the integration of the PSD (Payment Service Directive, 2007/64/EC) into Maltese Law, Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi and Dr. Lara Ferris have been engaged to set up and license the second Financial Institution in Malta.
24/8/2010
Competition Law litigation in Malta - submission by Muscat Azzopardi & Associates
This is the full text of an article submitted by Lynne Satariano and Clayton Fenech.
10/8/2010
Italy removes Malta from taxation black list
Italy has removed Malta from its list of tax haven jurisdictions following talks between the two countries going back two years - article from FinanceMalta
4/8/2010
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates open new law office in Ta' Xbiex, Malta
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates have opened a new law office in Ta' Xbiex, Malta, in addition to our offices in Valletta. Ta'Xbiex is opposite Valletta and hosts most of the Embassies in Malta.
7/7/2010
Privatization and property relations in Kosovo
Text of a lecture delivered by Judge Godwin Muscat Azzopardi at an OSCE/University of Essex seminar held on the 6th and 7th July 2010 at Pristina
30/6/2010
Chambers praise Muscat Azzopardi & Associates as "A collection of lawyers with true business minds".
Chambers and Partners also praise Muscat Azzopardi & Associates' "corporate prowess" and highlight the fact that Muscat Azzopardi & Associates is "a popular destination for referral work from major international law firms."
15/6/2010
Commercialista a Malta
ULa equivalente maltese del dottor commercialista italiano - una breve spiegazione sulla competenza dell'avvocato maltese, da Dr. Godwin Muscat Azzopardi.
5/6/2010
Islamic Finance - Malta Financial Services Authority issues guidelines to the setting up of Shariah-compliant investment funds in Malta
Malta has taken the first step towards becoming a centre for Islamic Finance - the MFSA has issued guidelines in regard to the setting up of shariah-compliant investment funds.
1/5/2010
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates represent ALSA, National Express
7/2/2010
MFSA issues guidelines to redomiciliation of investment funds to Malta
The full text of the Guidelines is as follows;
1/2/2010
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates licensing 1 billion euro Investment Fund in Malta
10/1/2010
Judge Godwin Muscat Azzopardi rejoins MA&A after serving as a UN Judge in Kosovo.The firm benefits from his commercial law expertise and drafting of trusts and other legal instruments.
Judge Dr. Godwin Muscat Azzopardi, the founding partner of Muscat Azzopardi and Associates, has rejoined the firm after a five year period as a United Nations judge serving in Pristina, Kosovo. The firm benefits from his commercial law expertise and drafting of trusts and other legal instruments.
5/1/2010
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi appoined as First Vice President of Maltese Spanish Chamber of Commerce
5/12/2009
Malta ofrece créditos y ventajas fiscales a las empresas aragonesas para que inviertan en su país
Articolo de Aragondigital.es.
26/10/2009
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates license 25 sub-fund UCITS investment fund in Malta
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates have licensed a UCITS scheme with 25 sub-funds in Malta - the investment fund is self-managed and is based on currency trading.
30/8/2009
MA&A advising on Payment Services Directive in Malta
Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi, together with Dr. Lara Ferris have been appointed by a leading international Payment Gateway to advise on the application for the first Payment Institution in Malta under the upcoming Payment Services Directive. Dr. Muscat Azzopardi specialises in electronic money, and has advised banks, e-money institutions and companies specialising in the pre-paid sector in Malta, London, Slovenia, Canada, Romania and the U.S. on various matters relating to licensing, passporting, set-up, finance and tax-structures.
23/6/2009
Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi gives speech on VAT and tax on Yachts in Malta
Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi was invited to deliver a speech on ‘The Implications of New developments in Malta - Legal Vat and Tax issues relating to Yachts’. The conference, which was held in Palma de Mallorca, was organised by Quaynote and was entitled ‘The Future of Super-yachts’.
17/6/2009
Setting up a Financial Institution in Malta
A brief explanation by Dr. Lara Ferris, Muscat Azzopardi & Associates
10/5/2009
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi appointed on MFSA expert Group on Islamic Finance in Malta
The MFSA has established an Expert Group to look at changes necessary to legislation and existing regulations, as well as any new regulation related specifically to Islamic financial institutions. Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi has been appointed as a Member of this Expert Group on Islamic finance in Malta.
20/3/2009
Hedge Funds World Espana 2009
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates at the Hedge Fund World Espana event in Madrid, 24th to 26th March 2009
19/3/2009
Collective Investment Schemes in Malta
Malta as a domicile of choice - Article by Dr. Lara Ferris, Muscat Azzopardi & Associates
13/3/2009
European Parliament adopts tougher maritime safety rules
19/1/2009
US President George Bush signs off US/Malta double taxation agreement
US President Bush has now signed off the Malta / US Double Taxation Treaty for ratification by the Senate Committee for Foreign Relations and has recommended its speedy ratification. Text of Message to the Senate of the United States
1/1/2009
Special Chamber of Kosovo Case law.
Compilation of Special Chamber of the Supreme Court of Kosovo case law, with comments by Judge Godwin Muscat Azzopardi
11/12/2008
Camper and Nicholsons Marinas relocate International Headquarters to Malta
Camper and Nicholsons Marinas, a global leader in luxury yachting services, have relocated their international offices to the Vittoriosa yacht marina in Malta.
14/10/2008
Reuters announce the Third Edition of The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Real Estate 2008...
Link to full article...
22/8/2008
Government announces Privatisation of Malta Shipyards
The Government of Malta has issued an international call for
Expressions of Interest for the Privatisation of the Malta Shipyard facilities.
15/8/2008
Islamic Finance in Malta - Application to Banking and Securities
As legal adviser to the Islamic Finance Focus Group, Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi was asked for his reactons to the Malta Financial Services Authority's Consultation Document on Islamic Finance in Malta. This is the full text of Dr. Muscat Azzopardi's comments.
23/7/2008
Ask for our Guide to Investment Funds in Malta
Contact us today to ask for a copy of our presentation about setting up UCITS compliant retail funds or Professional Investor Funds in Malta.
21/7/2008
Developments in our Maritime Law Practice
A brief article about our services to the yachting industry.
15/7/2008
SmartCity Malta
A brief description of the SmartCity Malta project
16/6/2008
Proposed amendments to the Companies Act (Investment Companies with
Issue of shares at a discount by a SICAV licensed as a professional investor fund
(drawdown)
5/6/2008
Food safety - HACCP regulation in Malta
Article by Antonio Depasquale, Muscat Azzopardi and Associates
5/6/2008
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates opening new office in the centre of Valletta, the capital city of Malta.
Due to our continous expansion, Muscat Azzopardi and Associates are opening new offices exactly opposite St. John's Cathedral in Valletta.
4/6/2008
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi appointed as legal expert on focus group related to Islamic Finance in Malta
More details to follow...
4/6/2008
Internet Gaming; Prohibition or Regulation?
This is the full text of an article by John Paul Zammit. Please contact John Paul on jpzammit@ma-advocates.com for any queries
20/5/2008
Malta ya no figura en la lista Española de Paraisos Fiscales
El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de España ha informado oficialmente al Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Malta, que desde el 12 de Septiembre de 2006 Malta ya no figura en la lista de Paraisos fiscales.
6/5/2008
Malta's advantages for pharmaceutical companies
A brief explanation of the Bolar exemption
5/5/2008
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi speaks at European Gambling Briefing 2008 in Amsterdam
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi was a Speaker and hosted the Round Table discussion about Malta at the 2008 EGB in Amsterdam, organised by Clarion Gaming.
3/5/2008
Spanish Director Alejandro Amenabar starts shooting "Agora" in Malta
Agora is an ancient Egyptian set film written and directed by Oscar winning filmmaker Alejandro Amenábar of The Others and The Sea Inside., and is the largest film ever to be shot in Malta, with a budget amounting to 50 million Euros.
15/1/2008
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates at ICE Casino Exhibition 2008, Earls Court, London
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates will be attending ICE - the International Casino Exhibition in Earls Court, London, between the 22nd and the 24th of January, 2008.
10/1/2008
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates appointed as legal advisers of (BSI) Trust Corporation (Malta)
Muscat Azzopardi are pleased to announce that we have been appointed as legal advisers to the trust company set up by BSI SA, originally Banca della Svizzera Italiana, in Malta. This is the text of an article published in the MFSA Newsletter and in the Times of Malta.
22/11/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates partecipating in Finance Malta events in Madrid and Barcelona, 4th and 5th of December 2007
Contact us today for an appointment in Madrid or Barcelona.
22/11/2007
Advantages of Malta as a fund domicile/fund jurisdiction
A brief list of advantages, compiled by Muscat Azzopardi and Associates
27/10/2007
Spanish online gaming companies showing increased interest in Malta
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates are currently assisting several Spanish online gaming companies in the relocation of their operation to Malta.
8/10/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates advise on Euro 12 million bond issue by PAVI Shopping Complex plc.
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates have advised on the 12 million Euro bond issue by PAVI Shopping Complex plc, the largest supermarket in Malta.
6/10/2007
Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi to speak at Malta's first conference on Islamic Finance
Malta's first conference on Islamic Finance is being organised by the Malta Institute of Management and the Malta Union of Bank Employees on the 16th of October, and Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi has been invited to speak about Islamic Finance as an opportunity for Malta.
25/9/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates setting up partnership with leading financial institution in order to offer a total package of fund services.
Apart from legal advice and fund registration in Malta, Muscat Azzopardi and Associates will shortly be in a position to offer a turnkey package including fund administration, shareholder registry services, accounting and calculation of NAV, etc.
28/8/2007
Tax and Financial Incentives for the Film Industry in Malta
Information prepared by the Malta Film Commission
7/8/2007
Meet us at the European i-Gaming Congress in Barcelona, 2-4th October, 2007
Please contact Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi on jamesma@ma-advocates.com to set up an appointment during the congress.
2/8/2007
Credence attending MFSA Conference in Prague, September 2007
Our financial services company Credence will be attending the Malta Financial Services Conference in Prague on the 13th of September, 2007.
19/7/2007
Setting up a fund in Malta - taking advantage of Malta as a jurisdiction for fund management and administration
Malta has become a highly attractive jurisdiction for funds, with hedge funds in particular flocking to Malta in order to take advantage of an onshore EU jurisdiction with low costs, a serious and responsive regulator and the minimum bureaucracy possible. UCITS may also be licenced in Malta and promoted to all Member States without the need for licencing in any other state.
10/7/2007
Socially-owned property and Socially-owned enterprises in Kosovo.
This is the text of a lecture delivered by Judge Godwin Muscat Azzopardi on the 3 rd July 2007 to NATO military attorneys based in Kosovo.
4/7/2007
Muscat Azzopardi at the AEA Congress in Bilbao
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates have been invited to the Spanish Congress of the Asociacion Europea de Abogados (the European Association of Attorneys) in Bilbao, between the 5th and the 8th of July, 2007, and will be giving a presentation about the firm and about the advantages of Malta as a financial services centre.
1/7/2007
Betting and Gaming licenses in Malta
Updated memo
5/6/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates advise Goldman Sachs, CanWest and Alliance Atlantis
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates advise upon the acquisition by Goldman Sachs and CanWest of Alliance Atlantis for an aggregate price of approximately CDn$2.3 billion. The acquisition includes the highly successful CSI brand - CSI, CSI Miami and CSI Vegas.
17/5/2007
MAlta taken off Spanish list of tax havens
Malta has finally been taken off Spain's list of tax havens, with effect from September the 16th, 2006.
26/4/2007
Islamic finance - An opportunity for Malta?
This article, written by Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi, was published in the Times of Malta on the 26/04/2007, and can be accessed at the following link
http://business.timesofmalta.com/article.php?id=5033
25/4/2007
TECOM and Sama Dubai to jointly create 'SmartCity' clusters worldwide
TECOM Investments and Sama Dubai, both members of Dubai Holding, today announced the formation of 'SmartCity' a joint venture company which will develop and manage knowledge industry townships worldwide, including Smartcity in Malta.
22/3/2007
Smart City Malta - First Smartcity outside Dubai (Tecom Inv) to be based in Malta
Brief release regarding Smart City in Malta.
15/3/2007
Proposed changes to Maltese legislation regulating the Carriage of Goods by Sea
Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi, B.A., LL.D. is currently drafting proposed changes to the Maltese legislation regulating the Carriage of Goods by Sea.
9/3/2007
The LGA launches a Games Training Room.
The Lotteries and Gaming Authority (Malta) has launched a Games Training Room within the Authority's premises.
22/2/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates setting up financial services company
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates are currently setting up a company, Credence, together with Andrew Cefai, a Certified Public Accountant and tax specialist and Dr. Ivan Vella, an advocate specialising in international law issues, order to offer even more effective tailor-made financial services and tax solutions to corporate and private clients. Claudio Tonolla, a Swiss specialist in weath management, banking and financial advice, is an internal consultant to Credence.
13/2/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates roadshow
Lawyers within Muscat Azzopardi and Associates are currently visiting several countries in order to meet clients, law firms and banks on a personal basis.
8/1/2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates attending ICE 2007 in London, 23rd to 25th January 2007
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates will be attending ICE 2007 - the International Casino Exhibition. As the world’s premier exhibition for gaming and gambling professionals, ICE 2007 is the definitive international event for anyone interested in this industry.
1/1/2007
EC Proposal for a Directive on coordination of laws, regulations and provisions for UCITS funds
The European Commission yesterday presented a proposal for a Directive on the coordination of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS).
12/12/2006
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates advise Clifford Chance, JP Morgan Chase, Deutsche Bank, AWAS Aviation Acquisitions Limited
Muscat Azzopardi advises on US$ 2 billion acquisition
2/12/2006
Compañías de apuestas por internet en Malta
Una Guía para su solicitud, por Muscat Azzopardi and Associates, Abogados en Malta
30/11/2006
Malta as a jurisdiction for Socially Responsible Investments and Islamic Finance, or Sharia-Compliant Investment.
Two Opportunities for Malta – Socially Responsible Investments and Islamic Finance, or Sharia-Compliant Investment.
31/10/2006
FAQ regarding online gaming in Malta
A brief answer to frequently asked questions regarding the application for an online gaming licence in Malta, by Muscat Azzopardi and Associates
5/10/2006
Malta signs double-taxation treaty with Spain
Please contact Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi on jamesma@ma-advocates.com or on (+356) 9945 7373 for more information.
31/8/2006
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates acquire prestigious Grand Master De Vilhena Palazzo in Valletta
Muscat Azzopardi and Associates have recently purchased the Palazzo built in the early eighteenth century (circa 1725) by António Manoel de Vilhena as his Grand Master's residence in Valletta. This beautiful building is being restored and converted into offices. More details to follow...
25/8/2006
Online Gaming - Why Malta?
Inspite of size limitations, the Maltese islands boast a healthy and effective economy with potential for future growth. Since joining the EU in 2004, Malta was declared as a good performer by the EU and has respected the Maastricht criteria prior to adopting the Euro.
A list of advantages compiled by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority
19/7/2006
Ship registration in Malta
By Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi B.A., LL.D.
5/6/2006
Compra de Propiedad/Bienes Immuebles en Malta
Una breve guia sobre la compra de Propiedad/Bienes Immuebles en Malta, por Muscat Azzopardi and Associates, Abogados en Malta
19/4/2006
ITC regime to be phased out by 2010
Current ITC regime to be unavailable for new companies after 2007 - Existing ITCs to operate until 2010.
6/4/2006
Smartcity@Malta
Smartcity@Malta Heads of Agreement signed between Gov. and Tecom Investments of Dubai - DOI Press Release
11/3/2006
CSR - The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
A brief introduction to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
25/2/2006
Dubai-based Tecom Investements to set up ICT
GOVERNMENT OF MALTA ANNOUNCES FRAMEWORK DISCUSSIONS WITH TECOM INVESTMENTS OF DUBAI ON THE SET UP OF THE NEW ‘SMARTCITY@MALTA’ ARE IN AN ADVANCED STAGE - DOI Press Release
15/2/2006
Muscat Azzopardi & Associates Memo on buying property in Bulgaria
By Dr. Adrian Muscat Azzopardi B.A., LL.D.
10/1/2006
Services Rendered: Criteria for Compensation
A brief explanation of the criteria used by Maltese Courts in determining compensation in cases of rendering of services, by Dr. Frank B. Testa B.A., LL.D.
4/8/2004
Elements of Originality within the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
by Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi
26/7/2003
Opinion : The Taxation of Electronic Commerce
by Dr. James Muscat Azzopardi
15/1/2003
Budget for FilmFoerderung Film Fund slashed
by Dr Anton Calleja
14/1/2002
Competition Law: Norwegian Competition Authority Regulates Emerging E-Markets
By Dr JK Farrugia
10/1/2002
Court stretches the principles for piercing the Corporate Veil
By Dr Anton Calleja
23/11/2001
Budget 2002 Update Tax Measures
by Dr James Muscat Azzopardi
22/11/2001
Pharmaceutical Patents
1/10/2001
Napster alternative sued.
18/9/2001
Taxation of Electronic Commerce in India
6/9/2001
Comparative Analysis:Reform Proposals of UK Competition Law
5/9/2001
Court orders Website Operator to disclose identities of anonymous users
21/8/2001
White paper on the Family Division - Civil Court
3/8/2001
Negotiated package taking shap
1/8/2001
EU : How Malta compares with other applicant countries
1/8/2001
Nicole Fontaine augurs that Malta will be among new member states by 2004
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