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Joseph Mizzi

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Dr Joseph Mizzi is at the forefront of the firm's dispute resolution and litigation practice. With an extensive breadth of experience, he has consistently delivered successful outcomes for clients spanning various legal domains, including commercial, property, employment, and civil ltigation. Renowned for his adept handling of complex legal disputes, Joseph has garnered the trust of a diverse clientele. His strategic counsel and tenacious representation have proven instrumental in securing favorable resolutions, even in the most challenging cases.

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.  

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Joseph Mizzi to Attend IBA Annual Litigation Forum 2026 in Madrid

Dispute Resolution

Joseph Mizzi to Attend IBA Annual Litigation Forum 2026 in Madrid

Muscat Mizzi Advocates is pleased to announce that Joseph Mizzi, Partner, will be attending the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Litigation Forum, taking place in Madrid from 15–17 April 2026.

Forced Sale of Co-Owned Property in Malta: Fair Price and Co-Owner Protection in a Recent Judgment

Dispute Resolution

Forced Sale of Co-Owned Property in Malta: Fair Price and Co-Owner Protection in a Recent Judgment

The case of Rita Sultana pro et nomine et vs Carmelo Caruana et , decided by the First Hall Civil Court constitutes a notable judgment concerning the limitations of an action for the sale of a property held in co-ownership under Article 495A of the Civil Code (Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta). The judgment was not appealed and is therefore res judicata, meaning that it is final and binding between the parties. This legal mechanism is contemplated where co-owners are unable to reach an agreement on the sale of a property held in common. Its purpose seeks precisely to address situations where the majority of co-owners wish to sell the co-owned property, but the minority co-owners are otherwise not in agreement. A successful action under this provision enables the Court to order the sale to a prospective buyer despite objections from minority co-owners.

Maltese Court refuses recognition of Austrian gambling judgment and affirms applicability of Article 56A

Dispute Resolution

Maltese Court refuses recognition of Austrian gambling judgment and affirms applicability of Article 56A

The Maltese Civil Court (First Hall), presided over by Mr Justice Mark Simiana, has refused to recognise and enforce an Austrian court judgment against a Malta-licensed gaming operator, in a decision that provides important judicial clarification on the operation of Article 56A of the Gaming Act within the EU law framework and confirms the consistent approach of the Maltese courts in holding that Austrian gambling judgments are contrary to Maltese public policy within the meaning of Article 45 of the Brussels I Recast Regulation.