Cyprus: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Cyprus has long been recognised as a reputable international financial and corporate centre. However, in recent years, the island has also become a target for fraudulent or unlicensed investment and forex companies that exploit its good reputation and European regulatory framework.

For years, the word "lobbying" in Cyprus, as in many parts of the world, has carried a cloud of suspicion.

Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024 reveals persistent global challenges in combating public sector corruption.

Arbitration serves as an alternative to court proceedings when there is a dispute between two contracting parties regarding the fulfillment of obligations or the exercise of rights within the framework of their contractual relationship.

As one of the very few common law jurisdictions within the European Union, Cyprus has become well-established as a commercial, corporate and tech hub over the past few years.

Michael Chambers & Co LLC is proud to announce a recent triumph as our Litigation Department successfully secured a Mareva Injunction Order, for the freezing of a substantial $109 million...

Cyprus, one of the very few common law jurisdictions within the European Union, is strategically located at the cross-roads of three continents and counts itself as a rising star in commercial...

New Cyprus whistleblowing legislation regulates the disclosure or reporting of breaches of EU and Cyprus law in the public and private sectors.

There is a long-standing common law principle, that the courts will not assist a party whose case is based upon an immoral or illegal act.