Geopolitical Tensions and Maritime Risk | Why Strategic Ship Registration Matters More Than Ever
The recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted how vulnerable
Regulatory & Enforcement Exposure for Cyprus Investment Firms | 2026 Outlook
The regulatory landscape for Cyprus Investment Firms is becoming increasingly demanding, with regulators placing greater emphasis on effective governance, robust compliance frameworks, and operational resilience. As supervisory expectations across
CySEC Circular C754: ESMA Cross-Border Reporting for Cyprus Investment Firms
Key Obligations and Practical Guidance
On 09/02/2026 the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”) issued Circular C754, introducing a new regulatory reporting requirement for Cyprus Investment Firms (“CIFs”) following an
Tangible Movable Property as Security under Cyprus Law | Lending & Taking Security in Cyprus. Part 2
Introduction
Tangible movable property plays a central role in secured lending structures particularly in corporate and asset-based financings. This note outlines what is
Lending & Taking Security in Cyprus |The Legal Framework, Emerging Risks & Strategic Considerations for Lenders
Cyprus has long positioned itself as a strategic European hub for international structuring, cross-border investments and financing transactions. As an EU Member State with
We are proud to announce that Kallistheni Kitsis has joined our firm as Partner | Transactions, Private Client & Advisory. Kallistheni brings with her over 25 years of international legal and academic experience across Cyprus, UK, United States, Saudi Arabia,
Passive income taxation – An update
With the comprehensive tax reform enacted at the end of 2025, the taxation of passive income in Cyprus has been reshaped in a much more structural way than in previous years. The reform decouples
The European Artificial Intelligence Act in 2026
In June 2024 the European Parliament and European Council have adopted the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, which will come in force in August 2nd, 2026.
Introduction
In light of the rapid technological developments and
Can Anyone Add Assets to a Trust? The Legal Reality
One of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of trust structuring concerns the contribution of assets. Clients, advisors, and sometimes even professionals assume that once a trust exists, assets can be
Restitution and Unjust Enrichment under Cyprus Law
Failed commercial transactions often raise a deceptively simple question: can money already paid be recovered? Cyprus law answers this question through the doctrines of restitution, unjust enrichment, and failure of consideration, areas of