Past Events
Events List Navigation
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…
Find out more »Quarterly Law Seminar – The Insolvency Practitioners Act: legitimate expectations
Speaker: Dr Tiziana Filletti Bio: Dr Tiziana Filletti Fees: Members €10 / Non-members €20. Seats may be reserved by email through events@avukati.org
Find out more »Lecture on Parliamentary Sovereignty in an Age of Populism
Dr John Stanton, Senior Lecturer at City London University, will deliver a lecture on Parliamentary Sovereignty in an Age of Populism. This event is being organised by the Malta Law Academy, the Faculty of Laws at the University of Malta and the International Society of Public Law (Malta Chapter). Seats may be reserved by email through events@avukati.org
Find out more »Annual Company Law Conference 2023 – Maltese Company Law – new perspectives, new laws, new challenges
Conference Fees €75 (members of the Chamber ) €85 (non-members of the Chamber). Booking and payment in advance is required and may be done by email through events@avukati.org
Find out more »Book Launch
Prof. Tonio Borg will launch his latest book entitled The Arturo Mercieca Court (1924 - 1940) A Legal Analysis The event will take place at the Chamber Conference Hall on 29 November 2023 at 12.00 pm Speakers: Prof. Kevin Aquilina Prof. Tonio Borg Seats may be reserved by sending an email to events@avukati.org
Find out more »
