European court allows Austrian judges to weigh Maltese law in asset-freeze cases
The European Court of Justice ruled that Austrian judges may consider Malta’s protective laws when deciding whether to freeze online gambling operators’ assets. The case arose from an Austrian order requiring Mr Green to reimburse a customer, followed by an attempt to freeze the operator’s accounts in Sweden, Ireland and Luxembourg. The court also said judges could consider Mr Green’s conduct after the 2021 ruling.
Operators’ assets in other countries may face freezes when courts consider Maltese protections and conduct in related disputes.