Commercial, corporate & cross- border transactions
The firm deals with national and international business transactions such as, commercial contracts, sale of business, distribution, agency, licensing, leasing, franchising, sale and purchase as well as, immovable property transactions. The firm also handles all company law matters including complex shareholder agreements, corporate structures, amalgamations, mergers & acquisitions derivative actions etc.
Litigation & Arbitration
The firm has extensive experience in litigation and complex cases. Areas includes the recovery of debts, contract claims, interim measures, injunctions, seizure procedures and measures against counterfeiting. Special attention is given to international aspects such as competence of Courts as well as the enforcement and execution of foreign judgements or Arbitration Awards.
Immovable Property
The firm advises local and foreign clients on all aspects of acquisition and sale of immovable property in Cyprus, drafting contracts and securing the necessary permits for the acquisition of immovable property. Furthermore it advises on and drafts lease contracts as well as complicated contracts of land developing.
Intellectual Property
In matters concerning the protection of creation and creativity (copyright, trademarks, patents, models and designs, fair trade practices), the firm gives advice, consults in negotiations and enforces the interests of clients before the courts. The firm handles the protection and licensing of technology, computer software, multimedia and the new challenges of the internet. IPO & Listings
The firm has extensive experience in advices to companies in the Initial Public Offering both locally and internationally and has in the past, advised clients for the listings of companies in CySec, AIM and the Athens stock exchange. The firm is involved in all preparatory work and floatation services advising and guiding clients on capital issues and Stock Exchange listings in Cyprus and other countries. The firm assists companies in the preparation of prospectuses and on the relevant regulatory framework relating to public issues of securities.
Trusts
The firm is experienced in setting up local and international trusts for family settlements and asset protection.
Banking and Finance
The firm advises banks on Banking regulations, bankers duties, securities of debts, drafting and reviewing loan agreements, hire purchase leasing and International Credit facilities.
Tourist Law
The firm advises one of the largest Tourist Agencies in Cyprus with regards to Travel agency law, law relating to aviation, package travel regulation and Hotel liabilities and regulations. The firm also handles cases on behalf of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, a semi-governmental organisation for the promotion of Tourism in Cyprus.
Maritime /Aviation
The firm provides services for Vessel registration in Cyprus, mortgage and transfers of ships, drafting of shipowners agreements and related work. The firm also deals with Admiralty cases such as cargo claims, maritime insurance claims, crews claims, Charterparty claims, salvage claims and arrests of ships.
Family Law
The firm advises clients on family law matters and is involved in all aspects of matrimonial litigation. It also deals with international aspects of family law such as abduction of children or related matters, and mixed racial marriages.
Insurance Law and Law of Compensation
The firm represents two leading insurance companies in Cyprus and deals with personal injury claims of various kinds deaths, road accidents, occupiers liability claims, employers liability etc.
Administrative Law/ Constitutional Law
The firm advises and represents clients having the right to recourse before the Supreme Court of Cyprus in cases concerning Administrative Law (Article 146 of the Constitution) and Constitutional Law. The necessary procedure is followed in order to ensure that the decision from the particular state organ is cancelled. Administration of Estates / Wills
The firm handles cases of drafting wills and may act as an Executors or Administrator of a Will. Furthermore it advises local or foreign clients on Administration of Estates, re-sealing of wills and any relating tax matters.
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