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28/10/2026

On 28 October, we mark OXI Day and remember the courage and dignity that shaped history. It’s a moment for reflection on resilience, freedom, and unity. 🇬🇷🇨🇾

09/10/2026

📘Contracts That Keep Your Business Running

🖊️Put key relationships in writing: employment terms, supplier/subcontractor agreements, customer contracts—and, where relevant, franchise or trademark arrangements.

Clear drafting on scope, pricing, and responsibilities reduces conflict and prevents disputes 📋.

⚖️Pay attention to governing law and confidentiality/GDPR clauses. Be cautious with non-compete terms: over-broad restrictions can be considered abusive⚠️.

General information only.

07/10/2026

👨‍👩‍👧 Family law in Cyprus: start practical, aim for settlement

✔️ First steps — bring ID and your marriage certificate; more documents if property/finance issues are involved.
✔️ Mindset — in family matters we prioritise settlement to avoid long, emotional court battles; even more so when children are involved.
✔️ Process — typically start out of court (letters/meetings); escalate only if needed.

Preparation and calm documentation help resolve faster.

General information, not legal advice.

05/10/2026

✳️Company Formation: The First Steps

📝Start with a distinct company name. Once it’s approved by the Registrar, we proceed with incorporation: constitutional documents and the initial minutes appointing director and secretary 🧩. This sets the company’s internal structure from day one.

⏱️Within about 5–7 working days, the Registrar issues the company certificates
📄.

With those in hand, we handle tax registration, open the bank account, and arrange social insurances and VAT 💼🏦.

These steps enable the business to operate lawfully and transact.

General information only.

01/10/2026

Cyprus Independence Day 🇨🇾
From all of us at Athanasiadou Law, warm wishes on Cyprus Independence Day.

A day to reflect on our history and the values that unite our community—respect, responsibility, and resilience. 🇨🇾

30/09/2026

🏡 Land Registry & taxes in Cyprus: a buyer/seller legal checklist

✔️ Map the process early: Land Registry, taxes, exemptions, transfer steps—don’t leave them to handover.
✔️ Developers: align client agreements and title-issuance actions on a legal calendar.
✔️ Hidden burdens: check for tax memos and bank mortgages/loans affecting the property/company.
✔️ Contract precision: include exact property details and full price/fees—no surprises later.

General information, not legal advice.

28/09/2026

⚖️ Civil claims in Cyprus: from letters to filing (and beyond)

✔️ Start out of court: pursue letters/negotiation first; escalate only if needed.
✔️ Filing ≠ bluff: use a claim as leverage only if you’re trial-ready.
✔️ Early case assessment: explain merits, risks, process and fees before choosing the path.
✔️ E-filing helps, originals matter: hearings still rely on original documents.
✔️ Timelines: practice aims for ~1–2 years from filing to judgment (varies by case).
✔️ Evidence grows fast: a 10-page contract can become a 250-page bundle—organise from day one.

General information, not legal advice.

25/09/2026

📝 7 checks before you sign any contract

A plain-English checklist drawn from everyday commercial work in Cyprus.

✔️ Parties & capacity
Know who you’re contracting with and that they can perform (and pay).

✔️ Scope in plain English
State exactly what services/things the contract covers; avoid one-size-fits-all wording.

✔️ Price & hidden costs
Write the amount and watch for hidden fees from the start (e.g., property-related deals).

✔️ Dates & duration
Set the start/end and realistic timeframes.

✔️ Payment mechanics
Define milestones/stages and when each is payable.

✔️ Termination
Spell out termination rights and what happens on breach.

✔️ Governing law
Choose the law that governs the agreement (it may differ from where you sign).

General information, not legal advice.

23/09/2026

⚖️ Before you sue: a viability checklist

✔️ Early assessment — after gathering documents, discuss merits, evidence, time and cost before sending letters or filing.
✔️ Out-of-court first — pursue negotiations; only file if needed—and if you’re ready to try the case.
✔️ Timelines — reforms aim for decisions in ~1–2 years from filing (practice varies).
✔️ Evidence discipline — read what you signed; preserve all originals even with e-filing.
✔️ Client alignment — set expectations on process and budget at the outset.

Preparation beats improvisation.

General information, not legal advice.

21/09/2026

🌍 On the International Day of Peace, we reflect on the value of respect, dialogue, and unity within our communities.

✌️Peace is not merely the absence of conflict — it is the presence of justice, equality, and mutual understanding.

🙏 May we continue to promote a world where rights are protected, differences are respected, and harmony prevails.

Address

Panagioti Kanellopoulou 18, Office 102, Sakkas Court 3
Larnaca
6057

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 18:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 18:00
Wednesday	08:30 - 18:00
Thursday	08:30 - 18:00
Friday	08:30 - 18:00

Website

http://www.athanasiadoulaw.com/

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