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WH Partners WH Partners is a Malta-based law firm with a business focus. We offer legal advice to clients engaged in specific industries.

We are a pioneering, multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional law firm dedicated to supporting businesses across regulated industries, the digital economy and beyond Our strength is in regulatory matters and corporate services for the gaming and gambling industries. We specialise in advice on e-commerce, e-payments, telecoms, digital content, software development and other IPR and ICT areas. We also cover investment funds, real estate and asset & wealth management. Our services include advice on:
Licensing and compliance
Mergers and Acquisitions
Company incorporation and maintenance
Organisational restructuring
Contract drafting and negotiation
Intellectual property protection
EU cross-border trade matters
Operational and transactional compliance in competition (anti-trust) law
Employment
Strategic consultancy
Regulatory risk assessment
Taxation
We have built our business approach on two fundamental pillars: expertise and top quality service. Our expertise is not only knowledge of the law but knowledge and understanding of our clients’ business. Our top quality service rests on learning our clients’ specific goals and strategy to ensure that we deliver results which add value to our clients’ business. We are the exclusive member for Malta in the International Alliance of Law Firms, which enables us to service our clients with leading international legal expertise. The Alliance is an international network of select, business-oriented law firms globally, having a common objective of fully servicing their clients’ global legal requirements.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐆𝐂𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲➡️ Read the article (in English): https://whpartners.eu/news...
19/10/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐆𝐂𝐌 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲
➡️ Read the article (in English): https://whpartners.eu/news/protecting-minors-in-video-games-agcm-and-cost-transparency/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=%2Fprotecting-minors&utm_content=facebook_post
🖋️ Author: Maria Novella Di Giadomenico

The coordinated European action led by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) against Activision Blizzard and other companies within the Microsoft group brings renewed attention to an increasingly relevant issue: the transparency of in-game purchasing mechanisms.

Virtual currencies, predefined bundles, dark patterns and parental controls raise significant issues from a consumer protection perspective, particularly where minors are concerned.

For industry operators, compliance therefore requires attention not only to pricing, but also to the way offers and purchasing journeys are designed and presented to users.

We are pleased to announce that WH Partners has once again been recognised as a Recommended Firm for Financial and Corpo...
16/10/2026

We are pleased to announce that WH Partners has once again been recognised as a Recommended Firm for Financial and Corporate in Malta in the IFLR1000 2026 rankings.

"𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴".

This recognition reflects the approach at the heart of our work: delivering clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice tailored to our clients’ needs and objectives.

The 2026 edition also recognises eight members of our team: Olga Finkel, James Scicluna, Robert Zammit, Robert Skalina, Joseph F. Borg, Adrian Mallia, Christina Borg DeBono and Rachel Vella Baldacchino.

Their individual recognition reflects the depth of experience, expertise and commitment that underpin our Financial and Corporate practice.

Congratulations to all our recognised colleagues, and sincere thanks to our clients and peers for their continued trust and confidence in WH Partners.

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬➡️ Read the article (in English):...
15/10/2026

𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐥𝐬: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬
➡️ Read the article (in English): https://whpartners.eu/news/email-tracking-pixels-new-obligations-under-the-data-protection-authoritys-guidelines/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=%2Ftracking-pixels&utm_content=facebook_post
🖋️ Author: Maria Novella Di Giadomenico

Opening an email can involve the processing of personal data too.

Under the Italian Data Protection Authority’s new Guidelines, companies and public bodies are required to review how tracking tools used in email communications operate, what data they collect, and the legal basis for their use.

29 October is an important deadline for bringing ongoing processing activities into compliance. Updating a privacy notice is not enough: organisations must also review their platforms, consent mechanisms, withdrawal options, and technical safeguards.

This is an issue that requires close coordination between privacy, marketing, and IT teams to turn regulatory obligations into effective compliance practices.

This Pink October, we’re coming together in pink to show our support for breast cancer awareness 🎀 A simple gesture, but...
14/10/2026

This Pink October, we’re coming together in pink to show our support for breast cancer awareness 🎀

A simple gesture, but an important reminder of the value of awareness, early detection and standing together in support of those affected.

➡️ Go to article: https://whpartners.eu/news/malta-issues-tender-for-benghajsa-land-reclamation-master-plan-a-step-towar...
14/10/2026

➡️ Go to article: https://whpartners.eu/news/malta-issues-tender-for-benghajsa-land-reclamation-master-plan-a-step-towards-major-infrastructure/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=%2Fbenghajsa-land-reclamation&utm_content=facebook_post
🖋️ Author: Adrian Mallia

Malta Investments & Economic Advisory Ltd (MIEA) & Economic Advisory (MIEA), acting on behalf of the Government of Malta, has issued a public tender for the appointment of a lead professional services provider to prepare a comprehensive Master Plan for potential land reclamation in the vicinity of Il-Ponta ta’ Bengħajsa.

Fabrizio Speranza will be attending the STEP Asia Conference 2026 on 20–21 October in Singapore.Under the theme “Advisin...
13/10/2026

Fabrizio Speranza will be attending the STEP Asia Conference 2026 on 20–21 October in Singapore.

Under the theme “Advising families in an emerging new world order”, the conference will bring together practitioners from across the globe to explore developments in succession planning, family governance and cross-border wealth advisory.

Attending the conference? Connect with Fabrizio to arrange a meeting.

Highlights from the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen 📸A fixture in the international l...
12/10/2026

Highlights from the International Bar Association Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen 📸

A fixture in the international legal calendar, the IBA Annual Conference is always an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, meet new contacts and catch up on the developments shaping the legal profession worldwide.

James Scicluna, Davinia Cutajar and Mark Galea Salomone contributed to this year’s conference programme, while Ramona Cassar also attended the event.

Thank you to the International Bar Association and everyone who took the time to connect with our team in Copenhagen.

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦➡️ Read the article (in English): https://whpartners.eu/news/o...
12/10/2026

𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦
➡️ Read the article (in English): https://whpartners.eu/news/online-gaming-updated-roadmap-for-the-new-licensee-system/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=online-gaming-updated&utm_content=facebook_post
🖋️ Author: Maria Letizia Mancini

13th November 2026 is no longer the final deadline.

The ADM (Italian Customs and State Monopolies Agency) has rescheduled the timeline for compliance with the new Technical Rules, introducing a phased process that spreads verification, certification and technical adaptation activities over time, leading up to the go-live of the new system, set for 15th February 2027, with the aim of ensuring a fully verified and reliable infrastructure for the safety of operations and, consequently, the protection of players.

But what does this mean in practice for the industry?
🔸13th November 2026 → completion of the requirements relating to the systems and components made available by CFSs (Service Provider Licensees);
🔸13th January 2027 → compliance verification for licensees using systems provided by CFSs;
🔸12th February 2027 → completion of the technical and functional verification activities;
🔸15th February 2027 → go-live of the new Licensee System.

This is much more than a simple postponement of a deadline: the new timeline reflects the complexity and technical interdependencies between licensees, CFSs, ODV (Audit Bodies), providers and software houses.

The key challenge will therefore be coordinating the entire ecosystem: the certification of one party may become a technical prerequisite enabling other parties to complete their own compliance process.

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Corporate Services Executive to manage a portfolio of clients and companies, ensuring...
09/10/2026

We are seeking to appoint a Senior Corporate Services Executive to manage a portfolio of clients and companies, ensuring their corporate, statutory and administrative requirements are handled accurately and within applicable deadlines.

The ideal candidate should have at least four to five years’ relevant experience, proven experience in independently managing client portfolios and a sound working knowledge of Maltese corporate administration and Malta Business Registry requirements.

🔗 For the full job description: https://whpartners.eu/career/senior-corporate-services-executive/

Patrick Massa will be speaking at AIJA Cairo 2026: Where Innovation Meets Tradition, taking place from 15–18 October 202...
08/10/2026

Patrick Massa will be speaking at AIJA Cairo 2026: Where Innovation Meets Tradition, taking place from 15–18 October 2026.

On 16 October, Patrick will join the panel ‘Trademark Protection in the Media and Entertainment Industry’, discussing the protection of fictional characters, names and titles, alongside key disputes and enforcement strategies within the sector.

Rachel Vella Baldacchino will also be attending the conference.

If you're planning to be in Cairo, feel free to contact Patrick and Rachel.

More information about the conference is available here: https://whpartners.eu/news/patrick-massa-to-speak-at-aija-ma-and-ip-conference-in-cairo/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=%2Faija-ma-and-ip&utm_content=facebook_post

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