In a long-anticipated move aligning Cyprus with European Foreign Investment Control standards, the Law on the Establishment of a Framework for Screening Foreign Direct Investments of 2025 [Law 194(I)/2025] has been published in the Official Gazette and will enter into force on 2 April 2026.…
Read More: Cyprus introduces Foreign Direct Investment screening frameworkWe are delighted to have advised the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA/ΕΚΠΑ) on the establishment of its first international branch in Cyprus – a milestone in higher education and academic cooperation between Greece and Cyprus. The official inauguration took place on 3 November…
Read More: Our firm advises the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens on its first International branchChrysses Demetriades & Co. LLC acted as Cypriot legal counsel to PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, in connection with its EUR 800 million acquisition of a 60% shareholding in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG), the leading private healthcare provider in…
Read More: Advising PureHealth on its acquisition of a 60% stake in Hellenic Healthcare Group (HHG)In February 2025 the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its decision in Case C-537/23 SIL v. Agora, reshaping how jurisdiction clauses under the Brussels I Recast Regulation are interpreted and enforced. For Cyprus (Europe’s shipping hub and a regional centre for…
Read More: Jurisdiction clauses under scrutiny – Lessons from CJEU’s SIL v. AgoraIn today’s competitive business environment, safeguarding your intellectual property is just as critical as building it. A strong trademark is important for inspiring greater connection with consumers and leading to better performance over time. For businesses active in or connected with Cyprus, trademark registration is…
Read More: Trademark registration and brand protection in Cyprus
