KEY PRACTICE AREAS
CIVIL LAW
The vast field of civil law includes, inter alia, cases related to contractual disputes, debt collection, civil liability, human rights within the private law sphere, public authority liability, negligence of every nature and personal injury. We handle cases that include
the initiation and filing of civil actions or defending our clients in civil actions, interim measures procedures and the hearing of these cases both at District Court level and Supreme Court level as well
as at international level. We furthermore undertake the procedures of execution measures following the issuance of a judgment by a court.
CRIMINAL
LAW
Criminal law constitutes a fundamental aspect of justice as it is directly concerned with the infringement and the protection of citizens’ rights. Criminal cases make up for a substantial part of the workload of the system of administration of justice, given that they do not only concern the violation of individual rights such as the freedom or the life of a person, but also offences against property and matters of public order such as tax evasion. Our firm is reputed for its experience in criminal law, which forms one of our areas of expertise. The advocates have in-depth knowledge of criminal law and criminal procedure in Cyprus and have dealt with numerous criminal law cases of every nature before the District Courts, the Assize Courts and Supreme Court of Cyprus.
FAMILY
LAW
Family law in Cyprus is one of the most rapidly developing areas of law, due to new legal developments and social changes. Our advocates handle cases across the spectrum of family law including divorce proceedings, alimony applications, adoption procedures, guardianship, applications for use of the family home, international child abduction cases and property disputes among spouses and/or civil partners.
BANKING
LAW
In the ever-changing scene of today’s economy, the need often arises for legal representation in banking matters. We handle banking law cases of every nature including foreclosure procedures, civil actions against banking institutions concerning debts and loans. We furthermore offer our services for negotiation and out-of-court settlement of banking disputes, in cooperation with financial advisors.
LABOUR
LAW
Labour law is an important legal field, regulating employment relationships and defining the rights of workers. Contemporary Cyprus labour law has been further developed and advanced by legislation emanating from the European Union, of which our advocates have in-depth knowledge. We handle cases that pertain to all matters of labour law and labour disputes including the drafting of employment contracts as well as employment law litigation including claims for unfair dismissal, discrimination at work and harassment in the workplace.
PROPERTY
LAW
Our firm deals with all matters pertaining to property and property law. Our services include the negotiation and drafting of sale agreements and power of attorneys, the provision of legal advice
as well as support during the transaction before the relevant authorities such as the Tax Department and the Land Registry Offices. We furthermore undertake all types of litigation cases related to immovable property, whether these concern sales or disputes on property rights.
TENANCY
LAW
The rental of immovable property is a frequent transaction, which may however prove to be intricate. Tenancy agreements require diligence in their drafting and conclusion, in order to protect the rights of both the landlord and the tenant. The drafting and negotiation of tenancy agreements is an important part of the services we offer. Furthermore, we undertake litigation pertaining to evictions and the determination of reasonable rent before the Rent Control Courts.
WILLS &
PROBATE
Inheritance law and wills may often be the cause of disputes and complex legal questions with consequences on practical matters. Our firm’s advocates have extensive knowledge in this field, which they offer to our clients to facilitate the handling of their inheritance affairs. We provide our legal expertise and services in the area of wills and probate law. This includes the drafting and execution of wills as well as litigation related to probate actions.
PUBLIC &
ADMINISTRATIVE
LAW
The rental of immovable property is a frequent transaction, which may however prove to be intricate. Tenancy agreements require diligence in their drafting and conclusion, in order to protect the rights of both the landlord and the tenant. The drafting and negotiation of tenancy agreements is an important part of the services we offer. Furthermore, we undertake litigation pertaining to evictions and the determination of reasonable rent before the Rent Control Courts.
IMMIGRATION
AND
CITIZENSHIP
Immigration law and citizenship law have developed today, due to the developments on the international scene but even more so due to the connection of this area of law with foreign investment. Particularly in Cyprus, there is the possibility of acquiring citizenship through investment by foreign nationals. Our firm is registered to the Cyprus Investment programme to provide services and file applications for acquiring the Cyprus nationality by Investment. We offer services regarding citizenship procedures, on the basis of investment, or years of stay, permanent residency procedures, immigration permits, yellow slip and visitor slips.
COMPANY LAW
& CORPORATE
LITIGATION
The incorporation of companies and their activity in the business world constitutes the foundation of commercial activity in Cyprus and the development of our economy. We offer services in all areas of corporate law, including the registration of companies, drafting of Articles of Association and Memorandums of Association and liaising with the Registrar of Companies and legal advice on corporate law matters. Furthermore, we are active in the field of corporate litigation for any matters and disputes that are related to companies, shareholders and corporate issues.
CONTRACT
LAW
Contracts are at the very core of private law due to the role in defining the relations between two or more persons involved in a transaction. Contracts may take any form and may have innumerable subject-matters, from the sale of a property to the protection of intellectual property rights. Our firm has the expertise to advise clients on contractual matters, from preliminary advice and drafting of agreements, to the provision of legal representation in court proceedings in the event of potential disputes. Our in-depth experience enables us to undertake the drafting and execution of a variety ofagreements of every degree of complexity, in practically every field of law.