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About the company

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm is one of Cyprus’s leading broad based legal practices, advising individuals, families, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses on both domestic and international legal matters.

The firm was founded in Cyprus in 1991 by Michael Kyprianou, a former Senior Counsel in the office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus and a former Member of the Cyprus House of Representatives.

Since its establishment, the firm has grown considerably and now has more than 60 lawyers and an international presence comprising 11 offices across 9 countries. Its Cyprus offices are located in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos.

The firm combines the resources and specialist knowledge expected of a large international legal practice with access to locally based lawyers who understand the Cyprus legal system, property market, business environment and immigration framework.

For people moving to Cyprus, purchasing property, establishing a business or managing legal affairs across more than one country, this combination of local knowledge and international reach can be particularly valuable.

International Office Network

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm has offices in:

• Nicosia (Cyprus)
• Limassol (Cyprus)
• Paphos (Cyprus)
• Athens (Greece)
• Frankfurt (Germany)
• London (United Kingdom)
• Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
• Tel Aviv (Israel)
• Birkirkara (Malta)
• Kyiv (Ukraine)
• Warsaw (Poland)

This network enables the firm to assist with matters involving multiple jurisdictions and to support international clients whose personal, family, property or business interests extend beyond Cyprus.

Legal Services for People Moving to Cyprus

Relocating to another country can involve much more than obtaining a residence permit or completing a property purchase. Immigration, property ownership, taxation, inheritance, business affairs and family arrangements can all overlap.

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm has specialist departments covering these different areas, allowing clients to obtain coordinated advice where their circumstances involve more than one legal issue.

Immigration and Residency

The firm’s Cyprus immigration team assists individuals and families with a broad range of immigration and residency matters, including:

• Permanent residence applications
• Temporary residence applications
• Long-term residency
• Work and employment permits
• Family permits
• Spouse and civil partner visas
• Registration requirements
• Applications for Cypriot citizenship
• Immigration appeals
• Representation at immigration hearings
• Embassy and consular procedures

The immigration department works alongside the firm’s property, corporate and private client lawyers where a client’s move to Cyprus also involves purchasing a home, making an investment or establishing a business.

Property and Conveyancing

The firm has an established Cyprus real estate practice advising on residential and commercial property matters.

Its lawyers can assist clients who are buying, selling, leasing or otherwise dealing with property in Cyprus. Services include:

• Property purchases and sales
• Legal due diligence
• Sale agreements
• Assignment agreements
• Residential and commercial leases
• Title-deed matters
• Transfer of title deeds
• Property disputes
• Estate planning connected with Cyprus property
• Wills and probate
• Trapped buyer applications
• Advice concerning freehold and leasehold property

The property department works closely with the firm’s dispute resolution, corporate and commercial teams, which is particularly useful where a transaction involves a company, development, investment structure or existing legal complication.

Private Client, Wills and Estate Planning

Moving abroad can significantly affect a person’s estate, succession arrangements and family planning.

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm advises local and international private clients on matters including:

• Cyprus wills
• Probate and estate administration
• Succession planning
• Trusts
• Estate disputes and litigation
• International tax planning
• Family and marital matters
• Civil partnerships and civil unions
• Divorce and adoption
• Real estate investment and conveyancing
• Cross border family and estate arrangements
• Company incorporation and restructuring
• Banking and investment matters

The firm’s international network allows its lawyers to assist where a client’s assets, beneficiaries, family members or business interests are located in more than one jurisdiction.

Corporate and Commercial Services

For entrepreneurs, investors and businesses establishing or expanding their activities in Cyprus, the firm provides advice across a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.
Its services include:

• Incorporation and registration of Cyprus companies
• Corporate structuring
• Commercial agreements
• Corporate governance
• Joint ventures
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Corporate reorganisations and restructuring
• Investment transactions
• Private equity matters
• Fund formation and structuring
• Capital markets
• Receiverships and administration
• Cross border corporate transactions

The firm works with clients across sectors including real estate, financial services, technology, shipping, energy, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing and private equity.

International Tax Planning

The firm’s international tax planning team advises on the legal aspects of personal and corporate tax arrangements, particularly where assets, investments or businesses operate across different countries.

This work can include:

• Tax efficient corporate structures
• Legal advice concerning Cyprus tax matters
• Corporate restructuring
• Corporate governance
• Private equity investments
• Cross border transactions
• Cyprus International Trusts
• Family asset structures
• Coordination with tax and professional advisers in other jurisdictions

Tax arrangements are highly dependent upon individual circumstances. Clients should obtain personalised legal and tax advice before making decisions or changing their residency, ownership or investment structures.

Wider Areas of Expertise

In addition to the services most commonly required by people relocating to or investing in Cyprus, Michael Kyprianou Law Firm’s Cyprus practice advises in areas including:

• Banking and finance
• Dispute resolution and arbitration
• European and competition law
• Data protection and privacy
• Intellectual property
• Information technology and electronic commerce
• Anti money laundering compliance
• Investment firm regulation
• Sanctions advisory services
• Shipping, energy and transport
• Yachts and superyachts
• Medical negligence
• Sports law
• Media and entertainment
• Gaming and gambling law

The breadth of the practice means that clients can often continue working with the firm as their personal or commercial requirements develop.

Who Michael Kyprianou Law Firm Can Help

The Cyprus offices are well placed to assist:

• Individuals and families moving to Cyprus
• British and other international citizens seeking Cyprus residency
• Overseas purchasers buying or selling Cyprus property
• Retirees planning a permanent or part-time move
• People requiring Cyprus wills or estate planning
• Families with assets or beneficiaries in different countries
• Entrepreneurs establishing businesses in Cyprus
• International companies investing or operating in Cyprus
• Property developers and professional investors
• High net worth individuals and multinational families
• Businesses involved in cross border transactions or disputes

Why Clients May Consider Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Three Established Cyprus Offices

The firm has physical offices in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos, giving clients access to legal support across Cyprus.

Broad Legal Capability

Clients can access specialist lawyers in immigration, property, private-client, corporate, tax, dispute resolution and other legal departments.

International Reach

With 11 offices across nine countries, the firm is well positioned to assist with cross-border transactions and matters involving more than one legal jurisdiction.

Experience With International Clients

The firm regularly advises individuals, families, investors and businesses whose affairs extend beyond Cyprus.

Recognised Legal Practice

Michael Kyprianou Law Firm and its lawyers have received recognition from international legal directories, including Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Practical and Client Focused Advice

The firm states that its guiding principles include integrity and the provision of practical, timely and cost effective legal solutions.

EXAPS Founding Member

As a Founding Member of EXAPS (Expats Alliance of Professional Standard) in Cyprus, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC has committed to supporting the principles and standards promoted by EXAPS, including:

• Professional integrity
• Clear and transparent communication
• Fair treatment of clients
• Responsible professional conduct
• Appropriate handling of client concerns
• Cooperation with other professional service providers where this benefits the client

Its participation also supports the wider EXAPS objective of creating a connected international ecosystem of professional organisations for individuals and families moving abroad.

Cyprus Offices

Nicosia
17 Stasinou Avenue
11th and 12th Floors
1060 Nicosia, Cyprus

Telephone: +35726930800
Email: Machi.Kleanthous@kyprianou.com

Limassol
Michael Kyprianou House
116 Gladstonos Street
3032 Limassol, Cyprus

Telephone: +35726930800
Email: Machi.Kleanthous@kyprianou.com

Paphos
Michael Kyprianou House
19 Kinira Street
8011 Paphos, Cyprus

Telephone: +35726930800
Email: Machi.Kleanthous@kyprianou.com

Website: https://www.kyprianou.com/