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Risk Factor Guidelines
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and the Central Bank of Cyprus continue to remind all regulated entities of their obligations to comply with the adopted joint guidelines issued by the European Supervisory Authorities (the European Banking Authority, the European Securities and Market...
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC co-sponsors the 2019 Legal 500 GC Powerlist for Greece and Cyprus
The Legal 500 GC Powerlist initiative highlights the importance of the in house legal role whilst also creating a new sense of community amongst legal professionals. This international initiative is growing substantially year by year and events are hosted annually all around the world to launch the...
Elias Neocleous discusses “Substance of non-resident companies” at INTAX International Forum
On 21st- 22nd May over 450 delegates from more than 20 countries gathered in Kiev, Ukraine for the INTAX FORUM Ukraine international conference to discuss various topics in the spheres of corporate finance, individual and corporate structuring, local and international taxation, investments, and tra...
Convention between Republic of Cyprus and the Republic of Kazakhstan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to taxes on income
On 15th May 2019, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs signed an agreement for the avoidance of double taxation with the Republic of Kazakhstan in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. The negotiations and adoption of the agreed text of the agreement took place on 30th May 2018 and it is expected to contribute to fur...
Lecture of the Nobel Laureate Dr. Christoforos Pissaridis
Our firm proudly sponsored an event organised by the Cyprus Alumni Association of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The keynote speaker at the event was the eminent Nobel Laureate Economics Prize winner Dr. Christophoros Pissarides, who developed the topic: “The Effects of Robots and Arti...
Cyprus Winners of Benchmark Litigation Europe Awards 2019 – One of the world’s leading rating houses for law firms focusing solely on dispute resolution matters.
We proudly announce that our firm has been awarded Benchmark Litigation’s prize ‘Law Firm of the Year – Cyprus’ and our Partner and Head of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution department Chrysanthos Christoforou awarded the prize of ‘Lawyer of the Year – Cyprus ‘. Founded in the USA i...
Cyprus IBSA Discussion on Substance Requirements In International Business Structuring
On 14th May at its headquarters in Limassol, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC proudly hosted the event of the European branch of the International Business Structuring Association (IBSA) on “Substance Requirements In International Business Structuring”. Speakers at the event included prominent figures...
The 2019 EU Justice Scoreboard – a key tool of the European Union’s rule of law toolbox
Achieving efficient and independent justice systems of EU Member States are vital in order to improve the effectiveness of the European judiciary. The key findings of the 2019 EU Justice Scoreboard mainly focus on litigious civil and commercial cases, as well as administrative cases, to assist Memb...
Android citizen ‘‘Sofia’’ wows Cyprus Reflect festival
More than 1,300 curious humans and androids gathered in Limassol on the 8th and 9th of May for Reflect Festival to explore the impact of technology on our lives. For the second time, trendsetters, decision-makers, and pioneers came together to challenge the status quo and paint the picture of our l...
Mondaq award for Contributor Most Read in Cyprus
Mondaq, launched in 1994, is one of the most comprehensive Internet repositories of professionals’ knowledge and expertise. It disseminates legal, regulatory and financial commentary and information supplied directly by hundreds of the world’s leading professional advisors, covering more than 80 co...
EU Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance (TAX3)- Final Report
The EU’s Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance (TAX3) has received the EU Parliament’s approval for implementation of its recommendations regarding anti-money laundering and aggressive tax planning. The European Parliament established the Tax3 Committee to address sig...
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Blackstone on Cyprus law aspects of its investment in Superbet Romania
In May 2018, our Financial Services and Regulation and M&A teams advised Blackstone on the Cyprus law matters of a €175m strategic minority equity investment in Superbet by funds managed or advised by Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities business. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading investm...