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Key Areas of Concern for Potential Sanctions Violations (EU Regulations & Cyprus Law 149(I)/2025)

Key Areas of Concern for Potential Sanctions Violations (EU Regulations & Cyprus Law 149(I)/2025)

Overview The Republic of Cyprus has enacted Law 149(I)/2025, introducing criminal liability for any breach of EU restrictive measures. The new law reinforces obligations already arising under: Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 – the asset-freeze regime; [...]

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Implications for Employers in Cyprus

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Implications for Employers in Cyprus

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970) represents one of the most significant developments in European employment law in recent years. It strengthens the long-standing principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value [...]

Springboard Injunctions: Protecting Businesses from Unfair Competitive Advantage

Springboard Injunctions: Protecting Businesses from Unfair Competitive Advantage

In fast-moving industries, confidential information and trade secrets are often among a company’s most valuable assets. When employees leave to join or set up a competitor, disputes frequently arise over how they use knowledge and data acquired [...]

Trade Secret Protection in Cyprus: Framework, Remedies, and Best Practices

Trade Secret Protection in Cyprus: Framework, Remedies, and Best Practices

Introduction In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection [...]

Compulsory Liquidation in Cyprus: A Complete Guide

Compulsory Liquidation in Cyprus: A Complete Guide

Introduction Companies in Cyprus, like elsewhere, may encounter financial or structural difficulties that make it impossible to continue operating. In such cases, the law provides mechanisms to bring the life of a company to an end in an orderly and [...]

Sanctions Compliance in Cyprus: Guide to the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (ΕΜΕΚ - NSIU)

Sanctions Compliance in Cyprus: Guide to the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (ΕΜΕΚ - NSIU)

Purpose and Legal Framework Law 150(I)/2025 establishes the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU) within the Ministry of Finance to ensure the effective application of: Restrictive measures of the EU (based on Article 215 TFEU), UN [...]

Arbitration in Cyprus: Part III - Tribunal Powers, Immunity and Final Awards

Arbitration in Cyprus: Part III - Tribunal Powers, Immunity and Final Awards

Introduction This guide, prepared by Economou & Co LLC, is the third in a series of practical overviews of arbitration in Cyprus. Part I examined the legislative framework, mechanisms for enforcement and the grounds and procedure for challenging [...]

Arbitration in Cyprus: Part II - The Arbitration Agreement

Arbitration in Cyprus: Part II - The Arbitration Agreement

This guide, prepared by Economou & Co LLC, is the second in a series of practical overviews of arbitration in Cyprus. Part I examined the legislative framework, mechanisms for enforcement, and the grounds and procedure for challenging arbitral [...]

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