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).

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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.