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Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank Greece on its acquisition of a landmark property at Kifissias Avenue
Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank, acting via Grivalia Management Company, on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of a Cyprus-based subsidiary of DIMAND S.A., securing ownership of the landmark property at Kifissias Avenue, now - Read More...
Cyprus updates legislation on recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms
Introduction The Cyprus House of Representatives has approved two legislative amendments to align national laws with EU directives on the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms. These developments are part of a - Read More...
Harris Kyriakides advises Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC on its acquisition by Booker Limited
Harris Kyriakides is delighted to have advised on the acquisition of Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC by Booker Limited, a transaction shortlisted for Deal of the Year (£40m+) at the South East Dealmakers Awards - Read More...
Cyprus Parliament aligns law with EU Directive on Corporate Tax Transparency
On 21 November 2024, the Cyprus Parliament passed legislation amending the Companies Law to align with Directive (EU) 2021/2101. This directive mandates public disclosure of income tax information by large multinational enterprises (MNEs), enhancing transparency - Read More...
Harris Kyriakides advises Petrolina on its acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
Harris Kyriakides advised Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on its landmark acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The transaction remains subject to the approval of - Read More...
Parliament has passed the new framework for credit managers and credit purchasers to align with European Directive 2021/2167
By a majority vote, Parliament has enacted a legislative package to align national law with European Directive 2021/2167, which establishes a unified framework for credit servicers and purchasers. The legislation aims to facilitate the creation - Read More...
Amendments to the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113: streamlining cross-border conversions
Effective as of 15 March 2024, new legal provisions apply to Cyprus companies converting to companies in other EU Member States and vice versa.
Harris Kyriakides tax team ranked Tier 1 in 2025 ITR World Tax
Harris Kyriakides is pleased to announce a remarkable achievement in the 2025 edition of the prestigious ITR World Tax rankings. The firm has been recognised with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring its excellence in tax - Read More...
Supreme Court Directive on adjudication of claims related to credit facilities
The Supreme Court issued a directive on July 26, 2024, stating that for cases arising from or related to credit facilities, a relevant notice must be submitted to the registry of the court where the - Read More...
Judgment of the Court of Appeal regarding trapped buyers
The judgment addresses whether the decision of the Director of the Land Registry to transfer the property in the name of a trapped buyer and release the mortgage is consistent with the Constitution.
Judgment of the Court of Appeal regarding the amount due and interest on Notice type IA
The judgment deals with the content of Notice type IA in relation to the specification of the amount due and the interest.
Latest Developments in Banking Law
On 26th June 2024, Harris Kyriakides successfully hosted the seminar titled “Latest Developments in Banking Law.”