Cyprus as a Gateway to the EU: Legal Advantages for Non-EU Investors
Cyprus, with its attractive combination of geographic advantage, stable governance, and a strong legal system, has become one of the most important corporate entrances to the European Union. Its strategic location at the intersection of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia gives investors access to the EU single market and an atmosphere that is conducive […]
Understanding Shareholders’ Agreements In Cyprus: A Practical Guide For Businesses
At Demetriou & Demetriou LLC, we believe that every Cyprus company with more than one shareholder should consider having a Shareholders’ Agreement, an essential yet often overlooked legal instrument that secures long-term stability and clarity in business relationships. While the Articles of Association, required under the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113, provide the foundational governance […]
A New Step Toward the Legal Restoration of Trapped Buyers
The recent enactment of the Transfer and Mortgage of Immovable Properties (Amendment) Law of 2025 (Law 110(I)/2025) marks a crucial turning point in the longstanding issue of trapped property buyers. Under certain conditions, it is expected to yield positive outcomes for many affected individuals. An initial interpretive reading of the new amendment law reveals the […]
Cyprus and the Schengen Zone: A Strategic Gateway for Business, Investment, and Mobility
As Cyprus continues its progress toward joining the Schengen Zone, a historic window of opportunity is opening for businesses, investors, and globally mobile individuals seeking a stable, European base with strategic global access. While Cyprus is not yet a Schengen member, its advancement toward full participation signals promising developments on the horizon. At Demetriou & […]
What the EU’s New Crypto Rules Mean for Cyprus and How We Can Help
What the EU’s New Crypto Rules Mean for Cyprus and How We Can Help As of December 30, 2024, the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has officially come into effect. This is a major milestone for the crypto industry, as it sets out a unified regulatory framework across Europe aimed at improving transparency, protecting […]
Legislative Reforms in Family Law: Update from Demetriou & Demetriou LLC Law Firm
Legislative Reforms in Family Law: Update from Demetriou & Demetriou LLC Law Firm The House of Representatives has recently passed legislative amendments modernizing the provisions of the Marriage Law (Law 104(I)/2003), the Family Courts Law (Law 23/1990), and the Attempt at Reconciliation and Spiritual Dissolution of Marriage Law (Law 22/1990).These changes are crucial for improving […]
Antonis Dimitriou: The tragic incident he described with an elderly woman
Antonis Dimitriou: The tragic incident he described with an elderly woman Antonis Dimitriou: The tragic incident he described with an elderly woman who had a bottle of bleach placed on her bedside table, resulting in her death The esteemed lawyer Antonis Dimitriou referred to an incident that occurred on our island a year and a […]
The Holistic Sexual Education Law of 2022
The Holistic Sexual Education Law of 2022 Effective from September 1, 2023, the Holistic Sexual Education Law of 2022 (205(I)/2022) comes into force. This law ratifies the Council of Europe Convention on the protection of children against sexual abuse and sexual exploitation, known as the Lanzarote Convention. This legislation has recently been subject to intense […]
A. Demetriou for “Orphan” fatality in 2012: Meeting with the Chief of Police
A. Demetriou for “Orphan” fatality in 2012: Meeting with the Chief of Police Developments regarding the “orphan” fatality that occurred in 2012 and resulted in the death of 17-year-old Andreas Loizou are expected to emerge, possibly, after the meeting between the family’s lawyer, Antonis Dimitriou, and the Chief of Police, Stelios Papatheodorou, which is scheduled […]
The Issue of a Continuing Nuisance – The Importance of Limitation Period
Private Nuisance – The issue of a continuing nuisance – The importance of limitation period Nigeria, 2011, 40000 barrels of crude oil leaked into the ocean. Although most of the oil was cleaned up, some oil reached the Nigerian shoreline. Two Nigerian Claimants brought a claim in the tort of private nuisance for undue interference […]