In this episode of Law Booth, Maria DeBono, Senior Associate, and Jake Desira, Associate, from the Firm’s Corporate & Commercial Department, together with Rebecca Diacono, Partner within the Tax & Immigration Law Department, take a deep dive into Malta’s Family Business Act.

They unpack what it truly means to register as a family business, outline the eligibility and ongoing compliance requirements, and discuss the practical realities faced by family‑owned enterprises. Against the backdrop of the Great Wealth Transfer - the largest intergenerational shift of assets in modern history - the episode explores how proper structuring, governance, and registration can play a critical role in ensuring smooth succession and long‑term continuity.

The discussion also highlights the incentives and benefits available to registered family businesses, offering valuable insight for those considering registration or seeking to strengthen their succession strategy ahead of the expected transfer of wealth.

In this episode of Law Booth, Luca Amato, Senior Associate within the Firm’s Corporate and Commercial Department, is joined by Bethany Magro, Chief Operations Officer at the National FDI Screening Office.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening has become a cornerstone of regulatory oversight at both EU and national level. This episode delves into Malta’s FDI framework, exploring the evolving role of the NFDISO and outlining what constitutes a notifiable foreign direct investment.

The discussion covers how transactions are assessed, the key factors considered when determining potential risks to security or public order in Malta, and the possible outcomes of the screening process. It also explores the EU cooperation mechanism, shedding light on how information is exchanged between Member States and how the NFDISO handles notifications and queries from other EU authorities. The conversation concludes with practical guidance for companies and professionals on navigating FDI notifications and screening more efficiently.

In this episode of Law Booth, Maria Camilleri, Senior Associate within the Firm’s Local Litigation Department, is once again joined by Tania Farrugia, a Senior Clinical Psychologist, for Part 2 of their discussion on ‘The Psychological Impact of Family Law Proceedings’.

This continuation focuses on common mental health challenges experienced in the family law context, such as grief, trauma, anxiety, depression and the structures in place to support individuals' wellbeing. Drawing on Tania’s psychological expertise, the episode explores practical tools and coping strategies that can assist those navigating separation, care and custody proceedings. Together, they offer a deeper look into how legal and psychological professionals can collaborate to help clients through emotionally complex legal journeys.