Joseph Mizzi


Joseph Mizzi

Partner

Joseph Mizzi

Joseph is a partner at Muscat Mizzi Advocates and heads the dispute resolution and litigation practice. He has represented clients on a wide range of legal matters and he is particularly active in commercial, property, employment and civil litigation.  Joseph has been entrusted to represent financial institutions, corporations, developers, asset managers, and private clients in complex commercial and civil litigation.

Joseph also advises private clients on matters related to residency and citizenship and he is an accredited agent at Identity Malta. He is a director and shareholder of MMB Consultancy Limited, a company which operates through the trade name RC International, the firm’s immigration arm.  

Joseph is a member of the Malta Chamber of Advocates, the International Bar Association and the Investment Migration Council.

Outside of his practice, Joseph loves to spend time with his family and is a faithful supporter of Juventus Football Club.

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Court declares ARMS billing practices illegal

In what is considered to be a ground-breaking judgment, the First Hall Civil Court ordered Automated Revenue Management Services Limited (“ARMS”) to refund the sum it overcharged when issuing its electricity bills to the plaintiffs. The plaintiffs, Mr. Darren Cordina and Notary Melvin Polidano, instituted a case against ARMS on...

Challenging the taxman’s executive title

In recent months we have seen the Government of Malta bolster resources in order to  intensify enforcement against money laundering and tax evasion. The oftentimes forbearing and indulgent stance of the Commissioner for Revenue (“CFR”) has shifted towards a policy that is seemingly hawkish and contentious. Indeed, our courts have...

An Employee’s right to disconnect

Covid-19 has brought about a change in the working environment with a number of businesses requiring or offering their employees to work remotely.   Recent statistics show that working from home has increased by almost 30%, and this figure is expected to remain constant throughout 2021. Eurofound has reported that people...

Debt Collection in Malta

The economic fallout of the recent pandemic has brought about a surge in debt collection claims. The sudden pressure on income for certain businesses necessitates the frugal management of cash flow, to the extent that directors may find themselves in the unenviable position of having to prioritise payments to certain...

Terminating a pregnant employee during her probation period

The plaintiff had filed an application claiming that her former employer, Union Print Company Limited, terminated her contract of employment immediately after informing them that she was pregnant. The company dismissed her allegations and claimed that her termination was strictly connected with her work performance. The company essentially argued that...

The Registration of Private Residential Lease Agreements and Formalities

The legislation regulating the institute of the lease has seen a number of developments over the years. For instance, prior to the amendments introduced in 2010, there was no obligation imposed on the parties to a lease to draw up a written lease agreement. At the time, it was common...

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