Regulatory

Regulatory compliance is intricate and requires a deep understanding of legal frameworks and strategic insights. In Malta, entities are governed by stringent regulations aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, and the protection of public interests. At VB Advocates, we offer dedicated legal services to help clients successfully navigate these complexities and achieve their compliance objectives.

Our team at VB Advocates is experienced in handling all aspects of regulatory compliance, and help navigate the complex regulatory landscape by providing advice and assistance on compliance matters, ensuring successful outcomes. We provide tailored legal support to ensure that our clients are well-prepared and compliant with all relevant regulations, and our services inlcude:

• Licensing Support: We assist clients in obtaining licences from local regulators, ensuring that all application requirements are met and that the process is as smooth as possible.
• Compliance Advice: Our team provides expert advice on regulatory compliance, helping clients to understand and meet their obligations under Maltese and EU regulations.
• Sector-Specific Guidance: We offer specialised guidance for various sectors, ensuring that our advice is relevant and practical.
• Interaction with Regulators: Our team assists clients in their interactions with Maltese regulators, providing support during licensing or change in control approval processes.
• Policy Development: We help clients develop and implement internal policies and procedures that ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: We provide risk assessment and mitigation strategies to address potential regulatory issues and minimise the impact of non-compliance.
• Cross-Practice Approach: Our cross-practice approach ensures that clients receive seamless advice, with any issues thoroughly analysed from various perspectives.
• Ongoing Legal Support: We offer continuous legal support to address operational and compliance issues as they arise, ensuring that clients remain compliant with evolving regulations.

• Proven Expertise: Our team has extensive experience in regulatory compliance law, supported by a history of successful compliance outcomes.
• In-Depth Knowledge: We maintain a deep understanding of Maltese and EU regulatory frameworks, ensuring that our advice is always current and relevant.
• Tailored Solutions: We recognise that each regulatory challenge is unique. Our solutions are customised to meet the specific needs and objectives of our clients.
• Dedicated Support: Our commitment to client service is reflected in our proactive approach and attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of compliance is addressed.
• Trusted Advisors: VB Advocates is renowned for its excellence in legal services, with a strong reputation built on achieving favourable outcomes for our clients.
• Comprehensive Legal Support: Beyond regulatory compliance, we offer a full range of legal services, providing seamless support across all our clients’ legal and business needs.

Highlights from the VB Advocates Regulatory casebook: 

• At VB Advocates, we offer comprehensive advice on regulatory compliance to entities regulated by Maltese authorities and supervisory bodies, including most notably the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), and private clients whcih range from financial institutions and gaming operators to companies in various regulated sectors.