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CySEC Issues Q&A on Brexit Related Matters
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”) announced today the launching of a dedicated section on its website to serve as a Brexit Information Hub. Practically evidencing its commitment to always finding new ways to improve the financial markets, CySEC has prepared a comprehensive set of guidance on Brexit in the form of Questions & […]
Amendments to EU Slot Regulation casts struggling airlines a lifeline.
On 15 February 2021, the EU adopted an amendment to the ‘Slot Regulation’ (the Regulation) tempering the so-called ‘use it or lose it’ rule. Slots are essential for airlines at congested or coordinated airports (those where demand exceeds capacity). Without a slot, airlines cannot operate to or from those airports. The number of slots at […]
EU introduces stronger trade enforcement rules.
On 13 February 2021, the European Commission issued a press release announcing that robust new trade enforcement rules (the New Rules) have been put in place to protect the interests of the EU. The drive to amend the existing Enforcement Regulation ( the Regulation) was a response to the effective sabotage of the operations of […]
Presentation of our HR policies
Our firm recently published a presentation of its HR philosophy in the Insider magazine. Adapting to modern needs, our HR department focuses on maximising the value that individuals themselves can offer. Our firm gives weight to increasing employee engagement in corporate activities, initiatives to encourage diversity, performance management, pay and benefit practices and other strategic initiatives that […]
Covid 19: Tax Department introduces measures to allow for the payment of VAT in installments.
On 9 February 2021, the Department of Taxation issued an announcement in respect of Law 5(1)/2021 concerning the payment of VAT due in respect of the tax periods ending on 31 December 2020 and 31 January 2021. The law permits some categories of VAT registered persons to make payment of any VAT due relating to […]
The European Green Deal: Challenges and Opportunities
On the 1st of February 2021, the Brussels office of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC presented a webinar, accredited by the Cyprus Bar Association, on ‘The European Green Deal’ . Opening the webinar, Mr. Ierotheos Papadopoulos, Head of the European Commission Representation Office in Cyprus, gave a speech, during which, he presented the European […]
Landlords and Tenants be Aware of Recent Case Law
IN THE recent case of Fysentzides vs K & C Snooker & Pool Entertainment, Civil appeal no.30/2019, dated 1/6/2020, the Supreme Court of Cyprus has decided on a legal point related to the jurisdiction of the Rental Control Court Law of 1983 (L. 23/1983). The facts of the case were as follows. The Plaintiff had […]
Has your SME protected its Intellectual Property (IP) rights?
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the European Commission are supporting the ‘Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund’ which is aimed at businesses that seek to protect their IP rights, at national, regional, or EU level. The Fund, with a grant scheme of €20 million, wishes to assist European small and medium-sized enterprises […]
Invitation to a seminar on the European Green Deal: challenges and opportunities
Our firm would like to invite you to a seminar prepared by our Brussels office on the topic of ‘The European Green Deal: Challenges and Opportunities.’ The seminar touches on a very important, and much-discussed topic, in Europe. Indeed, the Green Deal Agreement is one of the main pillars of the European Commission’s priorities for the […]
European Commission launches Green Consumption Pledge; first companies commit to concrete actions towards greater sustainability.
Yesterday the European Commission launched its new Green Consumption Pledge, the first initiative delivered under the New Consumer Agenda. The Green Consumption Pledge is part of the European Climate Pact, an EU-wide initiative inviting people, communities and organisations to participate in climate action and build a greener Europe. Several companies have already responded to this […]
Human Rights course on Procedural Safeguards in Criminal Proceedings and Victims’ Rights
It is with great pleasure and pride that we announce that our Firm’s Partner, Mr. Nicolas Tsardellis, will be co-tutoring the Council of Europe HELP online learning program on “Procedural Safeguards in Criminal Proceedings and Victims’ Rights”, which will commence on 22 January 2021. The program’s launch event was held online on 15 January 2021 and was […]
GRR 100 listing confirms Elias Neocleous & Co LLC as the premier Cyprus law firm for cross-border insolvency and restructuring work.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is extremely proud to have been included in the Global Restructuring Review’s list of the world’s top 100 law firms (the ‘GRR 100’) for the second consecutive year. Global Restructuring Review publications focus exclusively on the world of cross border insolvency and restructuring work and the GRR 100 list is […]