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Ylenia Busuttil

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Ylenia Busuttil
ybusuttil@muscatmizzi.com+356 21241577LinkedIn

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Dispute ResolutionReal Estate DisputesMaritime Disputes

Adv. Ylenia Busuttil is a dedicated lawyer with a Master’s Degree (LL.M.) in Commercial Law, specialising in Maritime and Transport Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

She offers comprehensive client advisory services and handles court matters across various legal sectors, playing a key role in the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practices. With a keen interest in Shipping, property and civil law, Adv. Busuttil is well-equipped to navigate multidisciplinary cases by providing practical solutions tailored to clients' needs.

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Constitutional References and Architects’ Disciplinary Proceedings: Recent Guidance from the Constitutional Court

Dispute Resolution

Constitutional References and Architects’ Disciplinary Proceedings: Recent Guidance from the Constitutional Court

Constitutional references often provide some of the clearest guidance on the interpretation of constitutional and Convention law. The recent judgments delivered by the First Hall of the Civil Court in its Constitutional Jurisdiction (the “First Court”) and, on appeal, by the Constitutional Court on the 13th July 2026, in the parallel proceedings instituted by architects Anthony Mangion and Roderick Camilleri against the Chamber of Architects, provide a notable example. The judgments addressed a number of important questions concerning the nature and fairness of architects’ disciplinary proceedings and ultimately upheld the Chamber’s position that the disciplinary decisions should not be annulled.

Contractors’ Liability for Defective Works: Key Lessons from a Recent Judgment

Dispute Resolution

Contractors’ Liability for Defective Works: Key Lessons from a Recent Judgment

On the 29th January 2026, the Court of Appeal confirmed the judgment of the First Hall of the Civil Court in Tennisline Malta Limited vs Intersteel & Fence Limited, a case concerning defective works carried out on tennis courts in Malta.

Legal Remedies for Bad Workmanship: Which One Is Right for You?

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Legal Remedies for Bad Workmanship: Which One Is Right for You?

Bad workmanship by a contractor (‘appaltatur’) is a common issue that frequently lands before the Maltese courts. Despite its regular occurrence, the law does not offer a one-size-fits-all remedy. Instead, it provides a flexible framework based on general principles of contract and obligations law.

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