Nicholas Ktenas contributes the Cyprus Chapter to ITechLaw’s Quick Reference Guide to International Market Entry for Startups. The aim of this Guide is to provide startup founders and lawyers with a concise guide to key issues in a number of jurisdictions. Currently 63 jurisdictions are covered. You can download the Cyprus Chapter of the Guide...Read More
The Legal 500: Data Protection & Cybersecurity Comparative Guide In association with Heather Egan, Sulina Gabale, Kelly Hagedorn, Thora Johnson, and Shannon Yavorsky of Orrick General questions regarding laws and principles Please provide an overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing data protection, privacy and cybersecurity in your jurisdiction (e.g., a summary of the...Read More
I Introduction Cypriot employment law is a mixture of statute and case law. To determine whether a person is an employee or an independent contractor, the entire arrangement between the parties should be considered, particularly the parties’ rights and obligations. Unlike agreements for services that are exclusively governed by contract law, particular laws and regulations...Read More
Lexology GTDT Market Intelligence provides a unique perspective on evolving legal and regulatory landscapes. This Labour & Employment volume features discussion and analysis of emerging trends and hot topics within key jurisdictions worldwide. Developments | Industry sectors | Political debates | Restrictive covenants Cyprus Nicholas Ktenas is the managing partner of Nicholas Ktenas & Co...Read More
Our Managing Partner, Nicholas Ktenas, was selected as one of the world’s leading practitioners in Cyprus in the Who’s Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2023 report – a guide to the world’s leading labour & employment and pensions & benefits lawyers. This is the 8th consecutive year Nicholas receives this prestigious international recognition for his work in...Read More
Cyprus is a popular destination for setting up a business, mainly due to its geographical location, its full European Union membership, its favourable tax regime, and the fact that English is widely spoken on the island. It is also a very attractive destination for Europeans and third-country nationals looking for a place to invest or...Read More
Nicholas Ktenas has successfully completed the ICA Certification in AML for ICPAC and CBA Members course on 3/7/2023. Nicholas passed with Distinction the new joint examination leading to a certification addressed to Compliance Officers and other interested parties. The purpose of Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (“CTF”) laws and regulations globally is to prevent criminals from...Read More
In May 2023 the Cyprus Computer History Museum published its report on the first academic year of operations after the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the Report, during the academic year 2022-2023 the Museum had: 53 visits from schools with a total of 1134 students and 118 teachers taking part in its educational programs (approved...Read More
The 5th Edition of the Data Protection & Cybersecurity Comparative Guide published by the Legal 500 in May 2023 is a guide which aims to provide its readers with a pragmatic overview of the data protection and cyber security laws and regulations across a variety of jurisdictions. This year’s Cyprus Chapter of the Guide was authored...Read More
In April Nicholas Ktenas provided feedback as a local expert to the World Bank’s annual Questionnaire on Women, Business and the Law for 2024 on a pro-bono basis, as part of the firm’s Corporate Social Responsibility. Nicholas is as a local expert for the World Bank since 2010. Women, Business and the Law (WBL) is...Read More
