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• Can You Buy Property in Cyprus with Crypto-currency?

  Cryptocurrency is increasingly moving beyond investment and trading into ordinary commercial transactions. Real estate is one of the areas attracting particular attention, especially where international purchasers hold a substantial part of their wealth in Bitcoin, Ethereum or stablecoins and would prefer not to liquidate those assets long before completing a property acquisition. The technology is...

• AGPLAW Secures Urgent Ex Parte Interim Order for EOA Lemesos in Unauthorised Construction Proceedings

  AGPLAW is pleased to announce that Marina Philippou, Partner, and Ioanna Martidi, Associate Lawyer, have secured an urgent ex parte interim order from the Limassol District Court on behalf of the firm’s client, the Limassol District Local Government Organisation (EOA Lemesos). The order was obtained in criminal proceedings concerning alleged unauthorised construction and development works...

• Cyprus Trusts Holding UK Property

  Trusts established or administered in Cyprus are frequently used as part of international wealth planning, succession, family governance and asset-holding structures. Where a Cyprus trust owns assets situated in another jurisdiction, however, the trustees must consider not only Cyprus law but also the legal, tax and transparency requirements applicable where those assets are located. This...

• Enforcement of English Judgments in Cyprus

  A recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal provides important guidance on the recognition and enforcement of English court judgments in Cyprus, third-party litigation funding, the doctrines of maintenance and champerty, and the limited circumstances in which recognition may be refused on public policy grounds. In Civil Appeal No. E.56/2022, decided on 5 March...

• FTC’s Subscription Crackdown: What Payment Processors Need to Know

  In this episode of Payments Pros, host Keith Barnett examines a recent FTC enforcement action targeting an alleged unlawful subscription scheme involving 15 corporations and eight individuals operating through Cyprus- and Ukraine-based entities with access to U.S. payment rails. Keith discusses the FTC’s continued focus on deceptive advertising, undisclosed recurring charges, unauthorized billing, and burdensome...

• Res Judicata in Cyprus

  Res judicata – literally, a “matter adjudged” – expresses a fundamental principle of civil justice: a dispute finally determined should not ordinarily be litigated again. The doctrine protects legal certainty, prevents inconsistent judgments, shields parties from repeated proceedings and preserves judicial resources. In commercial litigation, it can determine whether an action proceeds at all. Its...

• Podcast Episode 16: Beyond MiCA Authorisation. What Crypto Firms Need to Do Next

  Alternatively, you may read the Full Articles here: MiCA’s Transition Ends on 1 July 2026 FS Regulatory Update: ESMA publishes MiCA knowledge & competence compliance table For more information on this subject Contact Us The information provided by AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC is for general informational purposes only and should not be...

• What CySEC expects from your sanctions screening system: R.A.D. 282/2024 and Circular C685

  A practical read of CySEC Directive R.A.D. 282/2024 and Circular C685: what the 2024 thematic inspections found in sanctions screening systems, and what regulated entities must now evidence. The post What CySEC expects from your sanctions screening system: R.A.D. 282/2024 and Circular C685 appeared first on The Cyprus Lawyer.

• Podcast Episode 15: CySEC Circular C754 ESMA CrossBorder Reporting for Cyprus Investment Firms

  Alternatively, you may read the Full Article here: CySEC Circular C754: ESMA Cross-Border Reporting for Cyprus Investment Firms For more information on this subject Contact Us The information provided by AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or formal legal advice. While...

• Crypto Fraud, Cold Calls and “Recovery” Scams in Cyprus. Why Victims Must Act Fast

  Crypto fraud is no longer limited to fake trading platforms and unrealistic investment promises. A growing number of victims are being targeted a second time by people claiming that they can “recover” lost cryptocurrency. The pattern is often familiar, an unsolicited call with a convincing story, apparent knowledge of a previous investment, pressure to install...

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• European Commission publishes study on criminal sanctions in EU member states

  The European Commission has published a third party study that analyses criminal sanctions legislation and practice in 11 Member States: Cyprus, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Among the criminal offences selected for review was money...

• The Benefits of Registering a Ship Under the Liberian Flag for Large Fleet Owners

  Liberia is one of the world’s largest open registries, known for its flexible policies and global reach. Large fleet owners benefit from cost savings, operational efficiency and seamless international access. Why Liberia? Tax Advantages: No income tax on shipping revenues and competitive...

• Podcast Episode 3: Wills VS. Trusts in Cyprus: A Brief Analysis

  In this episode, we dive into the essentials of estate planning in Cyprus, exploring the key differences between Wills and Trusts. We discuss their legal frameworks, advantages, disadvantages, and when to choose one over the other; or even combine both for a robust estate plan. For more information ...

• Can Anyone Add Assets to a Trust? The Legal Reality

  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 “placed into it” relatively freely, by...

• CIT Law Promoting Cyprus Trust Popularity

  Investors from emerging economies will often invest in alternative places to avoid the corruption and institutional restraints that exist in their own nations.  For example, Cyprus gets a lot of direct investment from people in Russia.  In 2012, Cyprus amended a law on trusts known as the ...

• AGPLAW Successfully Obtains Anton Piller Order in a Landmark Cyprus Case

  AGPLAW is proud to announce a significant victory in the Limassol District Court, where we successfully obtained an Anton Piller Order on behalf of our clients. This order, a rarely granted ex parte injunction, allowed for the search and seizure of evidence from the premises of the defendant,...

• AGPLAW Walks for Prevention: Sponsoring the Europa Uomo Blue Route 2025

  On Sunday, 19 October 2025, the AGPLAW team along with colleagues, friends, and families, will proudly sponsor and actively participate in the Europa Uomo Cyprus Initiative: Blue Route – Walking for Prevention at the Molos Promenade in Limassol; a landmark Program dedicated to promoting prostate...

• The European Artificial Intelligence Act in 2026

  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 the increased dependence on tools...

• Cats With Credit Cards, Beware! Advertisers Know You’re Not Their Market!

  Christine Riefa, Brunel University Law School, and Christiana Markou, European University, Cyprus, have published Online Marketing: Advertisers Know You are a Dog on the Internet! at Research Handbook on EU Internet Law 383-410 (Trzaskowski and Savin, eds.; Edward Elgar, 2014). This piece explores...

• Procedural Succession in Cyprus Courts

  Procedural Succession is a crucial element in Cypriot litigation, particularly in financial and commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions. A recent case that I handled illustrated the complexities of procedural succession in Cyprus when a financial institution assigned its rights to a third-...