An acquisition is a corporate transaction wherein a company purchases the majority or all another company's shares or assets.

A Cyprus share sale changes who owns the company; it does not give the company a clean slate. The contracts, employees, licences, assets and liabilities stay with the same legal entity. So do its tax exposures, defective records, disputes and compliance failures. The buyer acquires the shares and, through them, the economic consequences of the company’s past.

Cyprus divorce law has evolved from a traditional fault-based system to a modern framework that increasingly emphasises consensual resolution and the protection of children's welfare. The Family Courts now offer both contested litigation and joint divorce applications, with growing emphasis on mediation and cooperative dispute resolution.

Cyprus has been a recognised shipping jurisdiction for many years, and its registry is well known in international practice.

A point that often causes confusion is the assumption that a Cyprus company can be registered immediately once instructions are given.

If you plan to run a business from Cyprus, you will need to arrange both the company’s registration and your own right to live and work here. The Companies of Foreign Interests procedure allows qualifying businesses to employ third-country nationals, including owners who work in their own company.

Directors of Cyprus companies are not automatically liable for company debts simply by virtue of holding office, as the company exists as a separate legal person. However, personal liability can arise through guarantees, personal undertakings, fraudulent conduct, misapplication of company assets, or specific statutory provisions relating to tax, VAT and social insurance.

Co-ownership can become difficult when one owner wants to sell and the others do not. Cyprus law provides several ways of dealing with that situation, but they are not interchangeable. There is an important difference between selling the whole property, selling an undivided share, dividing the property and, where division is not possible, seeking a compulsory sale.

Cyprus has long been a popular destination for retirees from the United Kingdom, Europe and other parts of the world. A warm climate, a relatively relaxed pace of life, modern infrastructure...

Property sales in Cyprus involve multiple legal steps between price agreement and title transfer. This guide addresses 18 critical questions about reservation deposits, contract requirements, mortgage releases, title deed issues, and completion procedures that buyers and sellers must navigate to protect their interests and avoid costly disputes.

Employment relationships in Cyprus are governed by a combination of statutory legislation, European Union law, and general contractual principles.

Permanent residence under Regulation 6(2), commonly referred to as Category 6.2, is one of the principal residence routes available in Cyprus for third-country nationals who wish to secure long-term residence...

For many property buyers in Cyprus, one of the first questions is whether the property has separate title deeds. The question is important, but it is often misunderstood. A property without separate title deeds is not automatically a bad purchase, and many properties in Cyprus have been bought, sold, mortgaged and occupied for years before separate title deeds were issued. At the same time, the absence of title deeds should never be treated as a minor technical detail.

When a newly built property reveals serious defects like water ingress, structural cracks, or faulty systems, buyers in Cyprus face complex legal questions about their rights under sale agreements, warranties, and statutory protections. Understanding the distinction between contractual defects liability periods, latent defects, and limitation periods is essential for property owners seeking to hold developers, contractors, or professionals accountable for construction failures.

Over the past few years, we have seen a steady increase in enquiries from individuals who have lost money through online brokers, forex platforms and similar “investment opportunities”.

Shareholder disputes in Cyprus rarely arise from a single dramatic event. More often, they develop gradually. A company begins as a workable venture between business partners, family members or investors. Decisions are taken informally, roles are not clearly defined, and governance documents are either minimal or treated as a formality.

When a relationship or marriage comes to an end, decisions concerning children are often the most sensitive and challenging issues parents must address.

For many families living outside Cyprus, Cypriot citizenship by descent is not simply an immigration matter. It is often about preserving a family link with Cyprus, regularising the status of children born abroad...

Disputes over inheritance are rarely straightforward. They often involve a combination of legal issues, family dynamics and, in many cases, significant assets such as immovable property, company shares, bank accounts or family businesses.

Road traffic accidents are among the most frequent reasons people seek legal counsel in Cyprus. While some cases settle directly with insurers, others demand thorough legal, medical, and factual examination—particularly when serious injuries, disputed liability, long-term symptoms, loss of earnings, or future medical needs are involved. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the most common questions about car accident and personal injury claims in Cyprus.