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Book Launch (Prof. Tonio Borg)
On Wednesday, 19 October 2022, at 12.00 hrs, Prof Tonio Borg will be launching his latest book entitled The Blue Sisters Saga – A legal and factual analysis which is published by Kite Group. The launch will take place at the Chamber’s Conference Hall. Members wishing to attend this event are kindly asked to reserve a place by sending an email to: events@avukati.org as soon as possible due to limited seating.
Find out more »Anti-Money Laundering Training Session
Anti-Money Laundering Training Session for Lawyers Title: Concealing the beneficial ownership - identifying risks surrounding beneficial ownership identification Date: Thursday, 27 October 2022 Time: 14.00hrs – 16.00 hrs Zoom webinar link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3V1iTjsATFShj45i9-PMNw Fee: €20 for members / €30 for non members
Find out more »Annual Company Law Conference 2022
The Chamber's Malta Law Academy Foundation is once again organising the Annual Company Law Conference 2022, entitled Recent Developments, Insolvency Issues and Reforms. The Conference boasts an interesting line-up of speakers and the full programme may be accessed here.
Find out more »Sant’ Ivo Luncheon 2022
The Chamber is organizing the traditional luncheon to celebrate the feast of Sant’ Ivo. This event is open to all warranted lawyers and will take place on Friday, 16 December 2022 at 12.30 pm at the Casino Maltese, Valletta. The cost is €75 per person and reservations and payment must be made in advance. Fee is non-refundable and bookings are to be made by 09 December 2022. A maximum of 10 persons per table is allowed. Send an email to…
Find out more »Training Lawyers to Defend Victims of SLAPPs
Training Lawyers to Defend Victims of SLAPPs (Strategic litigation against public participation) Venue: Chamber of Advocates Conference Hall, Courts of Justice, Valletta Date and Time: 25th January 2023, 2-5 pm Organisers: aditus foundation, together with Chamber of Advocates Malta Description: This workshop aims to provide training to lawyers defending journalists and media organisations, NGOs and activists, against companies and governmental figures using lawfare to shut down legitimate criticism. The training is being carried out within the ambit of the Pioneering anti-SLAPP…
Find out more »Lecture by Dr John Stanton – Is the UK Constitution fit for purpose?
The Chamber of Advocates shall be hosting Dr John Stanton, a Senior Lecturer and Co Director LLB Programme at the City Law School, City, University of London, on Wednesday, 15th February, 2023, at 12.00pm. Dr Stanton will deliver a lecture entitled: Is the UK Constitution fit for purpose? The theme covers the question of whether in this day and age, it is still appropriate for the UK not to have a written Constitution and whether the current unwritten Constitution has served the UK well. The…
Find out more »Quarterly Law Seminar – New Publication – Studies in Maltese Regulation: Financial Services Law
This seminar is being organised in conjunction with the Malta Chapter of the International Society of Public Law and will be addressed by three speakers who will discuss issues arising from the regulation of financial services, including the role and performance of public regulatory bodies in Malta. The event will also serve as an occasion for Dr David Fabri to discuss some of the issues, controversies and objectives raised in his latest publication entitled Studies in Maltese Regulation: Financial Services…
Find out more »Quarterly Law Seminar – The Ombudsman Remedy in Malta
The speaker will analyse the legislation relating to the office of the Ombudsman, its strength and weaknesses, the effectiveness of the procedure regarding any complaint and the remedies available, as well as the relationship of his office with the House of Representatives, of which he is an officer.
Find out more »End of Summer Drinks
End of Summer drinks for lawyers are being organised by the Chamber of Advocates on Friday 29th of September at 8pm at MedAsia Lounge, The Strand, Sliema. Entrance strictly by RSVP (SMS or WhatsApp) on +356 79209573. Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nwRLmUgXy5aZXsKv6
Find out more »The Anti-SLAPP Directive: A good fit for Maltese law?
Earlier in 2023, the Chamber of Advocates and aditus foundation delivered an information session on the growing phenomenon of litigation aimed at stifling public participation, more commonly called SLAPPs. Since that date, the European Parliament has approved a first draft of the Anti-SLAPP Directive (Directive 2022/0117), which was subsequently referred to the European Council – which in turn appears to favour a watered-down version of the proposed directive. The final text of the Directive is not yet approved, and will…
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