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Starting a Business in Cyprus

1st October 2019
How do I register a company in Cyprus? The procedure of registration of a company in Cyprus is relatively easy and begins by filing an application with the Registrar of Companies for the approval of the name of the company, which takes up to 7 days to be approved. The process can be accelerated. Nonetheless, […]
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Key Financial Legal Issues Women Need to Know

1st October 2019
I have been practicing Bankruptcy, Debt/Wealth Management, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate and Taxation Law for many years now, representing both men and women, and while I have not seen it all, I have seen quite a bit; and some of what I have seen with regards the disparate treatment of men and women […]
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2019 Tips for Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer

25th September 2019
A personal injury lawyer offers legal services to clients who have suffered an injury due to the negligence of someone else.
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Should US Gun Laws be Changed?

4th September 2019
Unfortunately, in the past few weeks mass shootings have taken the news in the US and worldwide. With there being two mass shootings on consecutive days at the start of August in Texas and Ohio, the never-ending debate to whether or not the government need to enforce some changes becomes even more heated and ever […]
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$133m refinancing of dry bulk carriers

4th September 2019
Bernitsas Law acted as lead counsel to a major Greek shipping group on the $133m refinancing by Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as senior lender and bondholder of seven Cyprus Flag bulk carriers. We advised on the structuring of the transaction, assisted in drafting and negotiating the transaction documentation and coordinated legal counsel from […]
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Top Money Tips for Women in Law

4th September 2019
While this delivers exceptional results for clients and employers alike it can mean that other responsibilities, such as managing your personal finances, can sometimes be pushed down the priority list. Having a robust financial plan in place can help you to build up financial resilience, maximise your income and set you on a path for […]
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Criminal Aid: Will the Reforms Work?

4th September 2019
In exchange for the Criminal Bar Association voting on 28th June to call off their strike action, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) announced that they would expedite three elements of their Criminal Legal Aid Review. Promises have been made on publishing proposals for change by the end of November on: the issues of unused material; […]
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Challenging the Traditional Law Model: How Work Flexibility Brings More Happiness

4th September 2019
We got in touch with Ben due to his goal of creating a more flexible work arrangement for corporate lawyers. Below, we talk about why he left his job at Kirkland & Ellis and how InCloudCounsel presents an opportunity for lawyers who want to still practice law, without being tied down to long hours at […]
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Are Law Firms Doing Enough to Comply with GDPR?

4th September 2019
In the last few weeks, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) announced that both British Airways and Marriott International would be subject to fines of £183m and £99m respectively. It is clear that the regulator is not pulling any punches anymore when it comes to reprimanding companies that are not complying. For law firms, which regularly […]
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Constructing The Best Legal Team

4th September 2019
Last year I was very fortunate to have a talented young corporate lawyer with a sterling law firm background do a secondment with me in my in-house legal department. At one of our one-on-one meetings a few weeks into his new job, he recounted his struggle to gain the trust of business people, manage difficult […]
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