Corporate Governance & Decision-Making Principles in Maltese Companies

This practical training examines corporate governance and board-level decision-making within the Maltese legal and regulatory framework. It focuses on how directors and senior executives are expected to make informed, responsible, and defensible decisions in line with their statutory and fiduciary duties.

The session links governance structures, directors’ duties, and risk oversight with real boardroom decision-making, highlighting how decisions are taken, documented, and assessed by regulators and courts. It is designed for directors, non-executive directors, and senior professionals seeking clarity and confidence in corporate decision-making

The Speaker

Dr. Sylvana Demicoli is an experienced warranted lawyer with 18 years of expertise in corporate and financial services sector. She excels at providing objective insights to support sustainable growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive strategic decision-making. Dr. Demicoli has held key positions such as Head of Legal and Compliance at EPG Financial Services Limited, Managing Director at Mandaris Group, and Head of Legal & Company Secretary at FCM Bank Malta Limited. She is skilled in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and risk management, with a strong commitment to innovation and good governance. Dr. Demicoli also delivers various trainings with various institutes and provides independent consulting services through Demicoli Legal, to various corporate entities assisting them with corporate related matters such as restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, debt recovery, regulatory compliance and other legal matters. Dr. Demicoli is highly skilled in legal compliance and compliance management, as well as negotiation, legal writing and public speaking. She is especially passionate about finding the right solutions through her legal and financial background when structuring businesses.