GZG is delighted to announce a groundbreaking legal victory on behalf of our client following a twelve-year pursuit of justice that culminated today with a favorable ruling by the Administrative Court of Appeal in Appeal 25/25. This landmark decision represents not only a personal vindication for our client but also confirms vital precedent regarding the application of fundamental administrative law principles to administrative decisions.

On the 2nd September 2025, the Supreme Constitutional Court, in its capacity as the Appellate Judicial Council, issued a groundbreaking judgement concerning an objection by a judge against the decision of the Supreme Court, in its capacity as the First Instance Judicial Council, regarding her transfer from the Nicosia District Court to the Larnaca District Court. This decision is of particular significance, as it sets a precedence for similar cases, defining the standard and extent of the necessary reasoning required in decisions of the Supreme Judicial Council regarding judicial relocation, as well as the criteria considered in this context. Beyond being a significant milestone for the Cypriot legal system due to the creation of judicial precedent on the critical issue of judicial functioning, this decision holds even greater importance for our office, as we were actively involved in the proceedings, representing the Interested Party. The Interested Party in the proceedings was another judge, who, as a result of the transfer of the judge who filed the objection against the Judicial Council's decision to transfer her, would have been transferred to the latter's position—i.e., from the Larnaca district to the Nicosia district.

Google has consistently maintained a strong competitive presence within the internal market, securing dominant positions across several key sectors. Over the years, the company’s dominance has steadily expanded across multiple interconnected digital markets, including online search services, online advertising intermediation, web browsers and mobile operating systems. This dominance is reflected in Google’s substantial market shares : (a) over 90% in general search services across most EEA Member States, (b) more than 95% in the market of licensable smart mobile operating systems and (c) above 90% in the market for Android apps.

LABUBU dolls, initially introduced in 2015 by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, transitioned, from book series characters (“the Monsters”) into collectible figurines, when the Chinese retail giant, Pop Mart, began distributing them in 2019.

Tatiana Chlorakiotou and Phoebe Papageorgi successfully completed and passed the Charthered Institute of Arbitrators' Module 1 course, which focuses on the legal principles, processes, practice and procedure in international arbitration. The module includes assessment on UNCITRAL Model Law, regional Arbitration Law, and appropriate procedures.

How to Obtain Recognition of a Foreign Insolvency Process and how to Enforce Insolvency-Related Judgments in Cyprus.

Polina Christodoulou is featured in Gold Magazine's cover story The Legal Issue. Discussing how AI tools will transform the forensic and due diligence sectors, and radically change the costs involved.

It's clear now that technological advancement occurs at a very fast pace, fundamentally reshaping our daily lives. We are currently experiencing the progress that has emerged from Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI systems.

Lots of energy and engagement at the Legal Tech Talk London 2025 - Europe's Event to Legal Transformation.

Our summer work program kicked-off last Monday; we will be hosting groups of students for three consecutive weeks.

George Z. Georgiou and Andria Panayiotou attended the European Employment Lawyers Association's (EELA) Annual Conference in London. A fantastic opportunity to engage with employment law professionals from across Europe and exchange insights on the evolving legal landscape.

That’s a wrap on LIDW2025 - and what an incredible week it’s been!

London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025 has officially kicked-off.

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming casepal in our offices, for a series of in-depth training sessions on their AI ecosystem, specifically designed for the legal sector.

Marina K. Vassiliou and George Ioannou are in Athens for the DD Talks NPL Days CEE & Hellas.

Flight Delay: Our team successfully secured compensation for our clients under European Regulation 261/2004.

It’s a wrap-up! What an incredible week in China with Sino International Professional Advisory Council (SIPAC).

We're excited to share that George Z. Georgiou has been admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Our team is attending the London International Disputes Week 2025 in June.

Romanos Loizides and Vasilis Charalambous will be travelling to San Diego to attend the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual General Meeting.

Natasa Zervou joined the Marketing and Branding panel at the Cyprus Diaspora Forum today, alongside some of the leading voices in the sector. As an expert in reputational risk, she brought a crucial perspective to the discussion, highlighting how a brand’s reputation can be undermined by a single misstep, especially in today’s hyper-connected environment.

We are looking to recruit a proactive and technically capable Systems Administrator to join our in-house IT team. The individual will be responsible for managing and securing our cloud and on-premises infrastructure, supporting IT projects, and strengthening our cybersecurity posture.

We sponsored Ciarb European Branch's conference in Athens.

Our Employment and our Property & Construction Departments are top tier practices. Our Dispute Resolution; Intellectual Property; and Corporate, Commercial & M&A practices are highly recommended.

The Judge the District Court of Nicosia issued, on 12th February 2025, an interim court decision, prohibiting, through an interim temporary order, the initiation and/or continuation of the foreclosure procedure of a mortgaged property.

Join us in congratulating Maya Athanatou, Chara Charalambidou, Victoria Karakasidou, and Panayiotis Aristotelous on being promoted.

The Council of Ministers approved during its session on January 3, 2025, a bill amending the Law on Certain Matters of Mediation in Civil Disputes. The bill aims to enhance the use of alternative dispute resolution methods (ADR) in civil cases, with emphasis on mediation practices.

We are pleased to share that our firm successfully opposed an application before the Supreme Court seeking leave for a third – level appeal.

Polina Christodoulou and Marina K. Vassiliou contribute the "Investor-State Arbitration and the Next Generation of Investment Treaties" chapter in Part VII: Multilateral Treaties. In this chapter, they take a close look at the latest trends in the investment treaty landscape, and discuss updates and investor-state dispute settlement (#ISDS) reforms in significant multilateral investment treaties across the globe and in bilateral investment treaties (#BITs), including modified provisions that promote sustainable development, climate change considerations and human rights.

In the landmark decision of the Privy Council in Tianrui (International) Holding Company Ltd v China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd (Cayman Islands) [2024] UKPC 36, the Privy Council confirmed that shareholders can bring personal claims against a company for improper exercise of power, and more specifically, where directors of the company allot shares for the improper purpose of diluting their shareholding.

Reputation is an invaluable asset. Yet, in contentious situations, misinformation campaigns orchestrated by bad – faith opponents can pose a serious threat.

Save the Date 16 January 2025

Eleni Loizidou Cleanthous interviewed by Forbes & Philenews about Law Firms in the New Era

Fresh perspectives from London: FIDIC International Contract Users’ Conference and Awards.

We are beyond proud that Romanos Loizides was shortlisted in the Top 3 of over 200 nominations at the CBN Young Dragon Awards 2024. While Romanos did not secure the top prize this time, this recognition is a testament to his vision, hard work and leadership capabilities.

Our team visited the Cyprus Red Cross Society to assist in the boxing of bare necessities to be sent to vulnerable families and communities.

We are thrilled to announce that Nicos Panayiotou, has been appointed to serve as Judge at the Industrial Disputes Court.

The Cyprus International Businesses Association , George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC, and Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm invite you to join us as we delve into the latest developments on Employment Law.

We are proud sponsors of the second annual sino-international law forum SILF 2024. George Z. Georgiou will share his expertise on international disputes and crossborder conflicts.

With the aim of strengthening the principle of equal pay for equal work between men and women, the EU Council and European Parliament adopted, on 10 May 2023, the EU Pay Transparency Directive 2023/970 (the “Directive”) which must be transposed into national law by 7th June 2026.

Our team is featured in the latest issue of IMH InBusiness, highlighting the intersection of the strategic promotion of our services and the legal frameworks that guide marketing activities.

We are proud sponsors of the second edition of SEEA (South Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference) to be held in Vienna on 26 September.

We are delighted to announce that George Z. Georgiou has been elected as a delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR for the 2024-2027 term (ICC National Committee).

Advertising, Marketing & Promotion Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Cyprus, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

A number of important elements have contributed to the recent success of games companies. The Covid 19 pandemic caused a global increase in the consumption of digital entertainment, which in turn has increased demand for video games. Technological developments like Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Reality (VR) and cloud gaming, have improved gaming and drawn in a wider audience. The accessibility of mobile gaming combined with 5G technology and networks have both fuelled the industry’s rapid expansion and profitability. Of additional importance is the broader spectrum of game offering and audience age range as first generation gamers from the early late ‘70’s and early 80’s now reach their 60’s.

Thank you to the CBA Cyprus Bar Association for organizing a highly engaging conference on Common Law in Europe last Friday 14 June, at the Columbia Plaza.

It’s already been two years since we proudly opened our second office in the vibrant city of Limassol, expanding our reach and extending our commitment to grow and develop in all aspects of our work.

Platform workers are already mentioned in some EU laws such as the transparent and predictable working conditions directive. However, there are many issues pending to resolve in regard to these workers access to social protection. EU member states have different approaches to platform work. National responses to platform work are diverse and are developing unevenly across Europe. In particular, courts anywhere in the EU are called to decide on the employment status on a case-by-case basis.

We are proud Gold Sponsors of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Cyprus Branch's 2-day Construction Dispute Resolution conference taking place on 21 & 22 May.

GZGTeam "going the extra mile" at the Limassol marathon 2024.

Our firm is a top tier firm and 14 of our lawyers are leading and recommended individuals by The Legal 500.

In the context of harmonising Cypriot legislation with European guidelines and directives aimed at improving working conditions and promoting work-life balance, various laws have been enacted in Cyprus to achieve these objectives (see our previous articles regarding paternity leave, parental leave and care leave, legislation on transparent and predictable working conditions, and teleworking).

Our Managing Partner, George Z. Georgiou has been ranked in general business law and general business law dispute resolution in Chambers and Partners Europe 2024.

We are thrilled that our Managing Partner, George Z. Georgiou is nominated by the InBusiness Awards 2023 in the category 'Manager - CEO' (in memory of Andys Hadjicostis).

The International Commercial Arbitration Law (L.101/1987) (“Law 101/1987”), which governs international commercial arbitrations in Cyprus, has been recently amended by the International Commercial Arbitration (Amending) Law of 2024 (Law 11(I)/2024) (“the Amending Law”) which was published in the Official Gazette on 23.02.2024.

Senior Lawyer and Deputy Head of Employment & Pensions, Nicos Panayiotou, shared his insights at the Gig Up Project – Cyprus Multiplier Event, organized by Vernian RTI. Nicos delved into the legal perspectives on the Cypriot Gig Economy and explored the delicate balance between flexibility and employee protection.

In a groundbreaking move in early December, the # European Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the text of the EU's new Artificial Intelligence Act, marking a significant development.

On 20 December 2023, the Council of Ministers issued a new ministerial decree regarding the minimum wage in Cyprus, which became effective on 1st January 2024, and which amended the previous decree of August 31, 2022.

The House of Representatives has approved the long-awaited Framework Regulating Remote Working Law of 2023 (the “Law”) which has come into effect 01/12/2023.

The House of Representatives recently passed a law amending the Paid Annual Leave Law, which effectively allows employees to benefit from paid annual leave from the first day of their employment.