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The Department of Commercial Law within the University of Malta and the Malta Business Registry (MBR) have signed a collaborative agreement that shall provide a holistic framework of cooperation and enhance the exchange of information to their mutual benefit.
The aim of the MoU is to provide a basis for cooperation which includes research material and information related to the study units or dissertations organised or taking place under the supervision of the Department of Commercial Law. Additionally, this cooperation aims at identifying new opportunities and strengthening skills amongst students.
The MBR is responsible for the registration of all commercial partnerships and makes all information required to be filed by commercial partnerships public, in terms of the Companies Act. It is also responsible for the register of beneficial owners of commercial partnerships.
The Department of Commercial Law forms an integral part of the Faculty of Laws at the University of Malta. The Department runs holistic undergraduate and postgraduate study programmes aimed at developing highly talented achievers in the area of commercial law, able to serve the public interest and to lead today’s and tomorrow’s businesses.
The MBR personnel will provide guidance to UM students in choosing dissertation research questions, allow visits to the MBR and relevant assistance to the lecturers within the Department of Commercial Law, including for the exchange of information when necessary and other forms of collaboration.
The University Rector, Prof. Alfred J. Vella said “I believe that this cooperation with the MBR will enable the Department of Commercial Law to facilitate and enhance the performance of its respective functions and ensure the success of our students.â€
"Through this agreement our students can be directly involved in Malta’s progression. The enhancement in research has a crucial role, as it leads to innovation and assures our competitiveness on a global level." Said Minister for Economy, Investment and Small Businesses, Hon. Silvio Schembri.
Dr Geraldine Spiteri Lucas, Chief Exeuctive Officer and Registrar of the Malta Business Registry remarked that "As shown from previous years, the involvement and talent of University students has been very beneficial to us. With the help of this agreement, the Malta Business registry and the University of Malta will continue to provide the adequate resources in order for the economical sector to keep moving forward and progressing."
