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Article of our Managing Partner, Elias Neocleous, published in the new year special edition of the Phileleftheros newspaper
In a recent article published in the new year special edition of the Phileleftheros newspaper, prominent Cyprus business leaders were asked to comment on the year that was, and where they see the new year taking the Cyprus economy and business community. Managing Partner, Elias Neocleous expressed the view that whilst the consequences of the […]
Success for our Administrative law Litigation Department
The Department of Administrative Law of the Litigation Department of Nicosia achieved a very important decision in the Recourse no. 299/2016, dated 10.12.2020. The case is of particular interest, since its subject was the rejection of a request for a widow’s pension for the husband (Applicant), on the basis of a legal provision that provided […]
Talking philosophy with ‘Insider’ business magazine
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is the largest law firm in Cyprus with established professional networks worldwide. The quality of our service is evidenced by the ‘tier one’ rating awarded to us by the premier independent rating bodies. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in all that we do and recognize that this […]
Website Announcement
We are excited to announce the launch of our new and innovative website neo.law which we hope will be more than just a window to our firm, and will prove to be a gateway to the wider business and legal environment of Cyprus for our clients, friends and those interested in keeping up with economic and legal […]
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC recognised by Who’s Who Legal as leading experts on Cyprus Employment Law
Nicholas Ktenas, partner of our Nicosia office and head of our Employment Law, Information Technology and Data Protection practices has been identified by Who’s Who Legal independent researchers as being among the world’s leading labour, employment and benefits lawyers for fourth consecutive year and one out of less than a handful of recognised experts in […]
Covid 19 and Brexit provide fresh impetus for EU Capital Markets Union
Background On 3 December 2020, the Council of the EU (the “Council”) approved a set of conclusions on the European Commission’s latest action plan (“CMU Action Plan”) on achieving an EU Capital Market Union (“CMU”). Efforts to create a CMU have been ongoing since the Treaty of Rome came into effect more than 50 years […]
An EU Justice System for the future?
Effective justice It has long been recognized that a truly effective justice system rests on a strong core of independence, quality and efficiency. It should also be noted that an effective justice system plays an important role in attracting businesses and investment to a country, helping it to generate economic growth and social stability. Despite […]
CySEC Announces Cyprus Temporary Permissions Regime for UK Investment Firms post-BREXIT
On 22 December 2020, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (“CySEC”) announced the introduction of a Temporary Permissions Regime (the “Cyprus TPR”) which applies to UK-authorized investment firms (but not UK-authorized credit institutions as regards MiFID II regulated services and activities) in order to facilitate smooth post-Brexit transition for Cyprus Investment Firms (“CIFs”) having arrangements […]
Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry announces tender for subsidized ferry link between Greece and Cyprus
The Shipping Deputy Ministry of the Republic of Cyprus has launched a tender process for the establishment of a passenger maritime link between Cyprus and Greece which will operate under a public service obligation (SGEI – Service of General Economic Interest). The said passenger maritime link, will be serving Cyprus (departing from Limassol port or […]
Fraudsters beware, European Public Prosecutor’s Office set to become operational in 2021!
On the 4th December 2020, the Council of the European Union (the ’Council’) adopted its position on first reading of amendments to Directive (EU) 2017/1371 (the ‘PIF Directive’). The amendments follow summer discussions with the European Parliament, and they are expected to be adopted in their current form by the Parliament before the end of […]
Christmas, Covid 19 and Mental Health
2020 has been a strange year, not only in Cyprus but, across the globe. Certainly, as most of us toasted in the New Year surrounded by family and friends we little thought that we would spend almost 9 months apart from many of them. Indeed, had we realized that we would soon be unable to […]
CYSEC issues first ever cryptocurrency regulations
Cyprus Mail recently published an article addressing the latest developments concerning the first cryptocurrency regulations issued by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and included comments and views from our very own Dimitris Papoutsis, legal consultant on this very interesting and developing area. You can find the article in this link. If you need more […]