Agenda

8.30am-9.30am Arrival & Registration

9.30am-9.40am Opening Remarks 

    • Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500

9.40am-10.30am Investing with Foresight with the FDI Screening Mechanism in association with Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

With Cyprus formally incorporating the EU Regulation 2019/452 in its legal provisions with “The Law on the Establishment of a Framework for the Control of Foreign Direct Investments of 2025” investors and advisers must now navigate a detailed legal framework assessing control, influence, and the identity of foreign investors, alongside national security and public order considerations. This panel will focus on the practical applications of the law, examining key obligations and reporting requirements, while considering from a legal perspective how investors and lawyers advising them can align commercial objectives with policy priorities, demonstrating foresight and responsible cross-border investments in Cyprus.

    • Andrea Kallis, partner, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    • Emilios Charalambous, associate lawyer, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
    • Alexey Drobyshev, deputy chief legal officer, Sumsub
    • Rafaella Charalampous, senior legal counsel, Pepperstone EU Limited

10.30am-11.20am Crisis & Incident Response: Legal Leadership When It Matters Most in association with Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC

In today’s environment, corporate crises – from cyber incidents and regulatory investigations to litigation and reputational threats – escalate rapidly and cut across legal, operational and strategic risk. This panel will explore the pivotal role of General Counsel as trusted leaders at the centre of crisis decision-making, balancing legal exposure, regulatory expectations and business realities under intense pressure.

Through practical discussion and real-world insight, the panel will examine how preparation shapes outcomes, how GCs can lead effectively in the critical early stages of an incident, and how the right external advisers – embedded, business-aware and ready to act – can materially strengthen an organisation’s response when it matters most.

    • Kypros Ioannides, partner, Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC
    • Dr. Constantinos Adamides, associate professor, University of Nicosia
    • Nayia Ziourti, founder and executive director, Perpetuals.com
    • Yiannis Ioannides, partner, cyber risk services, Deloitte

11.20am-11.35am Coffee Break 

11.35am-12.05pm Elevating Legal into a Strategic Business Force in association with Legal 500

Across Cypriot organisations, corporate legal teams are increasingly moving beyond their traditional focus on compliance and risk to play a central role in shaping business strategy. As companies confront fast-evolving regulations, digital disruption, and emerging global challenges, general counsel are expected to offer not only legal guidance but also commercial acumen and strategic leadership.

This session examines how corporate legal functions can strengthen their strategic foothold within the business. We’ll discuss approaches for aligning legal priorities with broader organisational goals, showcasing value through meaningful performance indicators, and building deeper, trust-based partnerships with senior executives and board members. Seasoned guest speakers will highlight real-world examples of legal teams redefining their impact – shifting from reactive problem‑solvers to forward‑looking contributors driving innovation, resilience, and long-term enterprise success.

    • Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500
    • Helen Michaelou, general counsel, Tickmill
    • Angeliki Kappatou, general counsel, Celestyal Cruises

12.05pm-12.15pm Closing Remarks 

    • Francisco Castro, research editor, Legal 500

12.15pm-1.15pm Lunch