Malta Maritime Law Association
The Malta Maritime Law Association was kindly invited by ELSA Malta to contribute to the 2024 edition of the ELSA Malta Maritime Summer Law School. Dr Suzanne Shaw, Dr Stephan Piazza and Dr Caroline Risiott delivered lectures respectively on EU Shipping Law, Shipping and Taxation and Ship Finance.
It is always a pleasure seeing new generations of law students interested in the Maritime field and we look forward to collaborating further on similar projects.
Malta Maritime Law Association President Dr. Matthew Attard attended the 2nd signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention on the International Effects of Judicial Sales of Ships which took place at Verdala Castle in Malta on 19th June. The signing ceremony was held at the magnificent Verdala Palace in Malta under the auspices of the President of the Republic of Malta H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono.
The signing ceremony was officiated by Mr. David Nanopoulos, Chief of treaty office of legal affairs United Nations (standing behind Min Ian Borg on picture). He was joined by H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono, President of Malta; Hon. Ian Borg, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs and Trade of Malta; Mr José Angelo Estrella Faria, Principal Legal Officer and Head of the Legislative Branch, International Trade Law Division, United Nations Office of Legal Affairs; Dr. Ann Fenech, President of the Comité Maritime International; Hon. Chris Bonett, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works of Malta; Mr. Richard Sonnenschein, Director for Justice Policies, DG Justice and Consumers, European Commission; Dr. Dorota Lost-Sieminska, Director, Legal Affairs and External Relations Division, International Maritime Organization; and Hon. Jonathan Attard, Minister for Justice and Reform of the Construction Sector of Malta.
The Convention was signed by Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Malta, and Spain thus raising the number of signatories to 26.
from left to right: Dr Matthew Attard (MMLA President), Mr Godwin Xerri (MMF Chairman) , Dr Claudia Vella Casagrande (MISA), Hon. Dr Chris Bonett (Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Public Works), Dr Ann Fenech (CMI President), Capt David Bugeja (Chief Officer at TM), Mr Godwin Mifsud (Permanent Secretary at MTIP), Mr Peter Buhagiar (Registrar of Ships MSD TM)
The Malta Maritime Law Association was pleased to attend the conference organised by the IMO IMLI as part of the Institute’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The conference entitled “Promoting the Implementation of IMO Objectives through Maritime Legislation”, held in Valletta on 17th June, welcomed distinguished panelists discussing important topics such as marine environment, safety and security maritime issues, decarbonisation and the implementation on international instruments.
The Malta Maritime Law Association would like to thank the IMO IMLI and Prof. Norman Martinez for inviting our Members to attend the Conference and looks forward to collaborating further with the Institute.
The MMLA Education Committee is excited to announce that it will be hosting a Case Law Update Seminar, scheduled to take place on or around 25 June 2024 between 4 pm-6.30 pm, to be followed by drinks.
During this seminar, three recent local cases which are of relevance to Malta’s legal development/ maritime industry will be tackled by means of case studies. The suggested formats are as follows:
Format A:
Each case will be tackled individually by a rotating panel of lawyers who acted for the parties in these cases. The case is to be assessed from the position of plaintiff and defendant with the final decision (if any) and its implications on the industry discussed by the said panel.
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Format B:
A case study is presented by an individual lawyer. This format should also discuss the position of the plaintiff, that of the defendant and the final decision (if any) together with its implications on the industry.
Each case study should not take longer than 40 minutes, with a further 10 minutes put aside for questions after each panel/ presentation.
In the spirit of academic discussion, should you have an interesting case that you would like to put forward, we would encourage you to liaise with your counterparty lawyer/s so as to organise a lively debate on the subject matter.
In this regard, we are calling on lawyers who would be interested in contributing to the event to register their interest by sending an email to Dr Martina Farrugia (martina.farrugia@fenechlaw.com) by 15th May 2024, forwarding a brief summary of the case to be discussed and detailing why this is of relevance.
We look forward to hearing from you and with your help, putting together an interesting and educational seminar.
The International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) is excited to invite you to the seminar “Setting sails in turbulent times” in Valletta, Malta from 13 to 15 June 2024.
Organised by AIJA’s Transport and International Business Law Commissions, the event explores the latest challenges and remedies against the unpredictability in the commerce and transport sectors. Experts will address crucial dimensions affecting the supply chain, including pre-contractual stages, due diligence obligations, and the impact of legislation like Supply Chain Acts and the European Green Deal.
The seminar will follow an interactive format that allows interaction among the attendees. Following the academic sessions, the participants will be briefed for the afternoons’ sailing activities where everyone, including first-time sailors, will be actively involved in sailing the beautiful coast of Malta, ending with an awards ceremony, including a trophy for the winning team!
Malta’s strategic location at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Middle East makes it the perfect backdrop to explore global trade intricacies. Engage in insightful discussions, gain expert insights, and network with industry leaders!
For more information on the programme and registration, please visit the website here.
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