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Six areas of Cyprus law, each with a responsible advocate.

For every area: what we advise on, who leads the work and how it is charged. If your matter does not fit neatly, start with a short outline and we will tell you who should handle it.

Corporate & commercial

Most of our corporate clients are owner-managed companies and international groups with a Cyprus holding or trading entity. We handle the structure and the paperwork, and we stay available for the questions that come up between transactions.

We advise on

Company formation and corporate housekeeping
Shareholder and joint venture agreements
Share sales, acquisitions and due diligence
Group restructuring and redomiciliation
Commercial contracts and terms of business
Directors’ duties and governance

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Helena Corran
Working with: Mira Petrenko
Typical clients: Owner-managed businesses, international groups, investors
Fee basis: Fixed fees for formations and standard agreements; hourly with an estimate for transactions

Shipping

Cyprus has one of the largest merchant fleets in the EU, and Limassol is where much of it is managed. We act for shipowners, managers and lenders on the legal side of owning and operating vessels.

We advise on

Ship registration, parallel and provisional registration
Sale and purchase of vessels
Ship finance and mortgages
Tonnage tax and ship management structures
Crew employment and seafarer contracts
Arrests and maritime claims, with our disputes team

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Helena Corran
Working with: Theo Lambert
Typical clients: Shipowners, ship managers, banks and lenders
Fee basis: Fixed fees for registrations; hourly with an estimate for transactions and claims

Property

Buying property in Cyprus involves checks that are easy to get wrong: title deeds, encumbrances, planning and building permits, and the stamping and deposit of the contract. We do them before you commit, and explain what we find.

We advise on

Due diligence on title, permits and encumbrances
Contracts of sale, stamping and deposit at the Land Registry
Title deed transfers and transfer fees
Commercial and residential leases
Development projects and off-plan purchases
Property disputes, with our disputes team

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Clara Haddad
Working with: Eva Brandt
Typical clients: Private buyers, overseas purchasers, developers
Fee basis: Fixed fees for purchases and leases, quoted on the property value

Immigration & residency

We help companies bring staff to Cyprus and help individuals and families settle here. Each application starts with a checklist of documents and a realistic timetable, so there are no surprises at the immigration office.

We advise on

Permanent residence permits
Temporary residence and work permits
Company registration as an employer of third-country nationals
Family reunification
Citizenship by naturalisation
Renewals and status changes

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Daniel Okafor
Working with: Mira Petrenko
Typical clients: Relocating employees, employers, families
Fee basis: Fixed fee per application, with government charges listed separately

Disputes

Litigation in Cyprus can take years. Before recommending it, we look hard at whether a letter, a negotiation or a mediation would get you most of the way for a fraction of the cost and time.

We advise on

Commercial and contractual disputes
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Property and construction disputes
Debt recovery and enforcement of judgments
Mediation and settlement negotiations
Interim orders and injunctions

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Marcus Vale
Working with: Jonah Mercer
Typical clients: Businesses, shareholders, property owners
Fee basis: Hourly, with a written estimate per stage and a cap on request

Private client

A clear will saves a family months of delay and expense. We write wills that work under Cyprus law, and we administer estates for families here and abroad, including the property and bank formalities in Cyprus.

We advise on

Cyprus wills and reviews of existing wills
Estates and letters of administration
Cross-border succession and foreign wills
Powers of attorney
Gifts and transfers of property within families
Trusts, with our corporate team

At a glance

Responsible advocate: Clara Haddad
Working with: Sofia Lindqvist
Typical clients: Individuals, families, executors abroad
Fee basis: Fixed fees for wills and powers of attorney; estates quoted on their size

Not sure which area your matter falls under?

Most matters touch more than one. Describe the situation and we will put the right advocates on it.

Start with a short outline