Areas of Practice
Litigation
Our expert litigation team will devise a case strategy to ensure our clients' interests are protected, risks are managed and potential escalation reduced. We have extensive experience in all phases of litigation from investigation, to pleadings, to discovery, trial and appeal if needed.
Insurance
In the twenty first century, the insurance industry and consequently insurance laws are, in our view, the cornerstone of modern economic activity. Insurance is essentially the transfer of risk. It transfers the risk of potential financial loss as a result of defined but uncertain events, from an entity or an individual to an insurance company for a price. The transfer is based on the terms of the insurance contract which is basically negotiated and by exception mandatory.
Real Estate
We have broad expertise in real estate transactions both commercial and private. We will do the required due diligence for you, prepare the documents and help with the negotiation process of the purchase or sale of your property. We will advise you regarding tax issues and financing if you need.
Mass Media and Entertainment
We have extensive experience in the mass media market and are experts in the Cyprus Radio Television Law. We can advise on the establishment, installation and operation of private radio and television stations as well as on issues of IP, defamation, censorship and privacy.
Family Law
Family Law cases are those that, more than any other area of law, require the utmost sensitivity and discretion in their handling. Also wherever children are the issue of conflict, such as in the area of parental responsibility, we seek to safeguard the rights of our client, always paying due deference to the interests of minor children.
Funds
We can help you with fund management and fund structuring whether you are interested in outright purchasing or investing in a business. We advise on every stage of the transaction from fund formation to tax structuring and exit strategies. We will help you negotiate legal and commercial terms and we will draft all relevant documentation.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Our firm has a long experience in complex transactions in the field of Mergers and Acquisitions and can provide you with high quality services whether you are a prospective buyer or a prospective seller. We provide legal and advisory services at all stages of the negotiations, i.e. from the possible preparation of a memorandum of understanding between the parties to the drafting of the final agreements; we advise on legal and fiscal matters, assess risks and possible complications and, where appropriate, carry out due diligence.
Corporate and Commercial Law
Commercial law is the branch of law that deals in general with commercial transactions and commercial activity. The company, having undertaken a plethora of such cases both at the level of judicial representation and at the advisory level, has gained significant experience in relation to the legal framework relating to commercial and especially cross-border transactions that are now the norm in this type of transactions. Having extensive expertise in Cypriot, EU and international legislation in the subject, we specialize in the negotiation of terms and drafting of commercial contracts, in matters of financing, purchases, e-commerce, issues of consumer protection, matters of intellectual property as well as, in mergers and acquisitions of companies.
Employment & Labor Law
Labor Law in Cyprus is a special branch of law. It is the set of laws (Laws, European Direc-tives, European Regulations and International Conventions) that govern labor relations and reg-ulate the remunerated employment relationship, as well as the legal position of employers. It defines what are the rights and obligations of employers and employees, as well as the obligations of both towards the State.Labor Law in Cyprus is a special branch of law. It is the set of laws (Laws, European Directives, European Regulations and International Conventions) that govern labor relations and regulate the remunerated employment relationship, as well as the legal position of employers. It defines what are the rights and obligations of employers and employees, as well as the obligations of both towards the State.
Immigration Law
To businesses the geographical location of Cyprus and the country’s company friendly laws have long been attractive. However immigration laws are both complex and extensive. Our office has substantial experience on immigration, emigration, adjustment of status or political asylum and we can assist you whether you are applying for visas, employment, residence or immigration permits or submitting for citizenship.
Inheritance, Estate Planning & Wills
The distribution of property, following a person's last will and testament, between his heirs or even for the benefit of persons who are not statutory heirs, is often an emotionally difficult matter, which nonetheless has legal implications. Failure to deal with it in a timely manner by determining the method of distribution may create legal complications and differences between heirs, especially in those cases where the property of a deceased person is characterized both by its very high value and by complexity in the assets that make it up. However, a careful and considered distribution of one’s property could ensure that the assets are transferred/distributed in accordance with one’s wishes, within the framework of the provisions of the relevant legislation and that both your property and your heirs will not have to endure unnecessary and often lengthy court proceedings and challenges.
Trusts
Our experts can advise you on how to effectively set up a trust in Cyprus including ensuring compliance with Cyprus regulations and the drafting of a comprehensive trust instrument tailored at fulfilling the settlor's wishes and keeping trustees accountable regarding their fiduciary obligations. Moreover, we provide extensive advise on how to set up a Cyprus International Trust (CIT) by ensuring adherence to the legal requirements and reporting obligations associated with CITs.
