Insights

Malta offers a pathway to Citizenship through Direct Investment, providing an opportunity for individuals and their families to become Maltese citizens. This program is governed by the Granting of Citizenship for Exceptional Services Regulations, which clearly outline the eligibility criteria and investment requirements for obtaining Maltese Citizenship by Investment.

Andersen's Corporate and M&A Service Line Announces Latest Release of European Corporate Insights. The newest edition highlights Q3 2024 M&A and PE trends in Europe, offering key insights into the current landscape.

Andersen in Spain will be hosting the Andersen Global Sportspersons Summit in Madrid on the 21st of November. This meet will focus on the latest legal, contractual, and tax issues affecting the sports industry.

Our latest Litigation and Arbitration Newsletter, Mediation: Legal Framework and Business Benefits, is now available. This edition highlights the benefits of mediation as a collaborative alternative to traditional litigation. It enables parties to negotiate mutually beneficial resolutions while reducing the risks of significant financial losses.

The Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) offers non-EU nationals a 6-8 month pathway to permanent residency in Malta. South of Sicily, Italy, in the Mediterranean Sea, the independent Island of Malta is a full member of the European Union and of the Schengen Area. This investment-based Permanent Residency program provides an attractive opportunity for individuals and families seeking stability, exceptional healthcare, and educational benefits in a European Union member state.

The October edition of the European Employment Insights newsletter is now available! This issue offers in-depth analyses of the latest developments in employment legislation, regulations, legal precedents, and collective agreements across 18 European countries.

Maltese citizenship by descent allows individuals with Maltese ancestry to acquire citizenship, offering benefits like EU citizenship, visa-free travel, and access to EU opportunities. The process requires proof of Maltese heritage and documentation of ancestry.

We are pleased to introduce our inaugural European IP, ICT, and Data Insights Newsletter, covering major 2024 legal developments in intellectual property and technology. This edition explores key topics like AI's impact on IP, VINs as personal data, 3D trademark protection, and more.

This month, we highlight the ongoing discussions on minimum wage in several countries, as well as gender parity in the representative, governing, and administrative bodies of business associations, listed companies, and trade unions.

We're excited to announce the August edition of the European Employment Insights newsletter Discover in-depth analyses covering the latest updates in employment legislation, regulations, legal precedents, and collective agreements across 20 European countries.

This insight explores the implications of the ground breaking EU AI Act—the first regulation addressing AI technology's untapped potential. Learn more about how the Act ensures personal data protection through existing data laws and introduces new obligations aimed at safeguarding data in high-risk AI systems.

Dr. Jean Philippe Chetcuti, Director at Andersen in Malta, has been recognized once again as a leading lawyer in the private wealth sector in the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2024, together with Head of Immigration and Global Mobility Antoine Saliba Haig.

Head of Immigration and Global Mobility Dr. Antoine Saliba Haig has been recognised as a leading lawyer in the private wealth sector by the Chambers & Partners High Net Worth Guide for 2024, alongside Director Dr. Jean Philippe Chetcuti. View rankings here.

Remote work is rapidly transforming the European job market. While the concept has been around for over 50 years, and regulated in some countries for more than 20 years, its adoption has skyrocketed since the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, many employers recognize that remote or hybrid-work is not just a temporary fix but a permanent solution to modern work challenges.

This edition offers in-depth updates on employment legislation, regulations, case studies, and collective agreements across 22 European countries. It’s a valuable resource providing insights into recent legal developments, strategies for navigating complex legal issues, and updates on significant cases.

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Andersen recently hosted its "Future Leaders Training" event in Budapest, gathering over 60 lawyers from 23 countries to foster professional growth and networking. The program focused on developing future leaders through collaborative case studies and engaging presentations from prominent figures in the field.

At the international conference in Milan, Italy, private bankers and family officers explored expatriate tax regimes across Europe, with a focus on tax residency criteria and relocation strategies. Andersen in Malta's Magdalena Velkovska, Head of Private Clients, highlighted Malta’s residency laws and impatriate tax programs, offering practical insights for individuals and professionals considering relocation.

Andersen's European Employment Law practice is pleased to present the May edition of the European Employment Insights newsletter, where you'll find in-depth information on the latest developments in employment law, guidelines, case law, and collective agreements from 24 European countries.

Last week, Andersen in the United Kingdom and Andersen in Germany hosted the annual Real Estate Service Line Meeting in London, gathering experts from 25 countries to discuss trends and challenges in the European real estate sector, with a focus on collaboration and strategic insights for client engagement.

Explore our latest newsletter on the digitization of proceedings before EU Courts, highlighting the progress and challenges in litigation across Europe as legal practices evolve in the digital age.