KPMG Law operates in the Republic of Cyprus through the law firm Theodorides, Georgiou, Iacovou & Co LLC, a lawyers’ limited liability company regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association in Cyprus. It operates through the firm’s legal teams in Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.

KPMG Law comprises of a unique team of business-oriented advocates and legal professionals, who are well positioned within various industries and the global legal network of KPMG, having as its purpose to make an impact in a rapidly changing environment.

The lawyers within KPMG Law aim the alignment of legal servicing with the clients’ operational needs. Comprising of a team of over 20 qualified and experienced lawyers. KPMG Law in Cyprus leverages on the experience of its senior members in cross border transactions, often involving difficult and challenging legal issues and high-profile clients.

Our practice areas primarily include:

M&A Legal Advisory
International Business Reorganisations
Dispute resolution, Litigation, Arbitration
Corporate Legal Advisory
Debt Legal Advisory including Banking and Finance and Insolvency
Real Estate Law
Financial Services Regulatory Legal Advisory
Insurance Law
Data, Digital and Legal Advisory
Commercial Law
Employment Law
Family Office and Private Client
Intellectual Property Law
Medical malpractice

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KPMG Law lawyers are accustomed to work on multidisciplinary projects where contentious legal issues often intermingle with direct and indirect taxation, and various business and finance matters, and we also undertake appointments as insolvency practitioners. We also represent our clients before court and before third parties and governmental authorities, should the need arises.

Our plan is driven by our determination to create a fresh approach in managing legal projects and serving our clients by utilizing our core KPMG values of integrity, excellence and courage.

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New law for shipping companies

Shipping companies holding Cyprus flagged ships benefit from simpler operations under a new law establishing limited liability of Cyprus Shipping Companies registrants, under the supervision of Deputy Ministry of Shipping.

Competitive tech environment

Cyprus is rapidly becoming one of the most low-cost tech hubs in Europe, offering favourable tax and competitive IP regimes. Our corporate department can help set up or relocate your info tech business.

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Beneficial ownership register

Companies and other legal entities must submit information about their ultimate beneficial ownership to the publicly available Central Beneficial Owners Register, maintained by the Registrar of Companies.

European Economic Interest Groupings

The concentration of resources for the economic development of groups in the EU is facilitated by European Economic Interest Groupings, which is a useful tool for tax planning.

New Law on Working Conditions

The Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law of 2023 was passed in April 2023 promoting more transparent and predictable working conditions while ensuring labour-market adaptability by enacting more extensive and updated labour rights.

Probationary Period and Trainings

The new law on transparent and predictable working conditions regulates, among others, the probationary period which cannot exceed 6 months and the employers' obligation to offer trainings to employees at no cost when these are required by legislation.

Rent Increase - immovable properties

For the immovable properties which are regulated by the rent control laws, the Council of Ministers issued an order allowing landlords to increase the rent up to 6% for the period 22/04/2023-21/04/2025.

Medical malpractice - Healthcare

Representation before the Cyprus courts for doctors defending against alleged medical malpractice. Insurance companies will engage us to defend an insured doctor, healthcare practitioner, or private hospital in a civil litigation procedure brought against them for alleged medical malpractice.