Patsalides Law

When Does Business Power Transform from a Right to Success into a Tool for Market Oppression? This question reflects the fundamental dilemma of competition law: how can it permit economic development and the enhancement of efficiency, whilst simultaneously preventing the abusive exploitation of a dominant position. Article 102 TFEU sets the limits of this balance, […]

We are pleased to announce a significant legal victory in a landmark consumer protection case before the Supreme Court of Cyprus. The case, Dickran Ouzounian and Company Limited (trading as Lexus Cyprus) v. Christou Efstratiou (Civil Appeal No. 372/2016), concluded with a judgment delivered on 1 August 2025, reinforcing critical consumer rights protections in Cyprus.

The ultra vires doctrine constitutes a fundamental principle of English company law, which historically finds its roots in the case of Ashbury Railway Carriage and Iron Co Ltd v Riche (1875). The phrase ultra vires means “beyond the powers” and, as such, cannot be monopolised exclusively in the field of company law. In legal science,

Cypriot corporate law, largely based on English company law, recognises the importance of balancing majority power with the need to also protect the interest of the minority. At the core of corporate governance lies the protection of minority shareholders’ rights, as their continued safeguarding is essential for a stable and productive business environment. Consequently, mechanisms

Social media has fundamentally transformed how we interact and share information. What was once a private conversation has become a public comment, and personal moments are now digital content shared across platforms. This shift raises important questions about privacy, consent, and data protection, particularly under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While social media could

NAVIGATING LEGAL COMPLIANCE IN DECENTRALISED SYSTEMS – CHRISTOS PATSALIDES LLC

1. Powers and Role of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors exercises the general management and administration of the company’s affairs, excluding those powers that, under the Companies Law (Cap. 113) or the company’s Articles of Association, are reserved exclusively for the General Meeting. Shareholders may exercise control over the directors’ actions through

Cyprus has reopened its Digital Nomad Visa Scheme, inviting remote workers and entrepreneurs from non-EU/EEA countries to live and work on the island. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to attract global talent, stimulate digital innovation, and respond to the growing demand for remote work. The scheme was initially approved by the

Our firm successfully represented a homeowner before the Court of Appeal in a case involving serious construction defects and issues of professional responsibility. Represented by our Partner, Avgoustinos Tsarkatzis, the client achieved a favourable judgment, with the appellate court overturning the first-instance decision in full. The dispute arose after the District Court dismissed the client’s

On 13 October 2023, the Law on the Issuance of Court Orders and the Filing of Representative Actions for the Protection of Consumers’ Collective Interests of 2023 came into force following its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic. As stated in its preamble, the purpose of this Law is to harmonise national legislation