Terms of Use

These terms govern your use of the Crownstone Advocates website. By browsing this site or submitting a form on it, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use this site.

No Attorney-Client Relationship

Nothing on this website, and no email, form submission, or newsletter sign-up made through it, creates an attorney-client relationship between you and Crownstone Advocates. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once we have carried out a conflict check and both parties have signed a formal engagement letter. Until that happens, please do not send us confidential information through the contact form that you would not want disclosed, since it is not protected by attorney-client privilege at that stage.

Not Legal Advice

The content on this website, including the practice-area pages, FAQ, and news articles, is provided for general informational purposes only. It describes our areas of practice and our general approach to them — it is not legal advice, and it should not be relied on as a substitute for advice tailored to your specific circumstances by a qualified lawyer. Laws and regulations in Malta and the UAE change, sometimes quickly, and a page on this site may not reflect the most current position by the time you read it.

Accuracy Of Information

We take care to keep this site accurate and current, consistent with the precision we apply to client work, but we make no warranty that every page is complete, error-free, or fully up to date at all times. If something on this site seems to conflict with a regulatory position you are aware of, please raise it with us directly rather than relying on the page alone.

Intellectual Property

The Crownstone Advocates name, logo, and the text, images, and design of this website are the property of the firm or its licensors, and may not be copied, reproduced, or used for any commercial purpose without our prior written consent. You may view and print pages from this site for your own personal, non-commercial reference.

Third-Party Links

Where this site links to an external website, such as a regulator's own site, that link is provided for convenience only. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of any third-party website.

Limitation Of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Crownstone Advocates is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or reliance on, this website or its content. This does not limit or exclude any liability that cannot lawfully be limited or excluded, including liability for our own fraud or for matters governed by a separate signed engagement letter.

Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Malta. Where a matter is engaged separately through our UAE office, the terms of that specific engagement letter will govern that matter, and may specify UAE law instead.

Changes To These Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change means you accept the updated terms.