In 2011 the Criminal Code was amended by the addition of a new article 314A, which makes it a criminal offence, punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to EUR30,000 or both...

In 2011 the Criminal Code was amended by the addition of a new article 314A, which makes it a criminal offence, punishable by up to 5 years' imprisonment, a fine of up to EUR30,000 or both, for lenders to charge interest at excessive rates.

When a foreign national is detained in Cyprus, their first court appearance becomes a critical juncture where decisions about continued detention, bail conditions, or travel restrictions are made. The court weighs multiple factors including the severity of allegations, investigation status, and the individual's ties to Cyprus, while early legal representation proves essential in navigating these proceedings. Understanding how passport status and departure plans influence detention decisions can significantl

The May edition of the Great Britain – Cyprus Business Gazette e-newspaper features an article authored by Senior Associate, Xenia Kalogirou. The article discusses the implementation of the two-factor...

Cyprus Parliament has proceeded with an amendment to the Criminal Code, Cap. 154 on the 31/05/2024, effectively expanding the criminal offence of "Public Mischief"...

Cyprus signed the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence on 16 June 2015.

Juvenile delinquency stems not from inherent criminality but from complex interactions between social, familial, educational, and environmental factors during child development. Understanding these root causes is essential for creating effective interventions that prioritize rehabilitation over punishment. Can preventive, child-centered approaches successfully address youth offending while promoting long-term social inclusion?

Two new litigation successes for the AGP Litigation team, at the Limassol District Court, of significant magnitude.

On September 30th, 2022 we successfully obtained a judgment in favour of our client, against two judgment debtors

On the 03rd of August 2022, the Criminal Court of Nicosia imposed concurrent prison sentences, with a maximum of 9 years, in an accused, who, following a hearing...

Domestic violence is frightening and challenging. In such situations, victims may struggle to articulate their experience, or they might even refrain themselves from...

Michael Chambers & Co LLC is proud to announce a recent triumph as our Litigation Department successfully secured a Mareva Injunction Order, for the freezing of a substantial $109 million...

Partner, Christia Middleton, head of our Paphos Office, was invited by the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime to speak at their 37th Symposium "Fighting Economic Crime

An efficient exchange of information on criminal convictions referred to as the European Criminal Records Information System has been introduced between Member States in order to help improve the security of citizens...

On 18 October 2018 the Cyprus Ministry of Justice and Public Order and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in combating crime and protecting...

On 11/07/2023, the Appeal Court in Cyprus heard a case where the Russian Federation had requested the extradition of a Russian in order to stand trial for the crime of theft of funds from the federal budget...

In the recent case RE: ANTONAKIS ANDREOU & CO LLC, a Supreme Court Judge, in Certiorari proceedings, cancelled a warrant issued against a lawyer and his law firm...

In December 2016 the House of Representatives passed a legislation which provides for the regulation of criminal sanctions for market abuse.

Europe's Premier Gathering for Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery, Insolvency and Forensic Practitioners will be taking place in Geneva on 16th and 17th March. Organised by C5, the conference...

In December 2024, the Cypriot Parliament passed legislation prohibiting cash transactions exceeding €10,000 as part of its efforts to combat money laundering and financial crimes.