This Client Alert explains the amendments of Cyprus Companies Law (Cap. 113) in regard to various matters, such as the common seal, financial assistance, pledges, redeemable shares, conversion of shares and other matters.

This Client Alert discusses amendments on the laws governing mortgage of immovable property in Cyprus, principally in relation to the ability of the mortgagor to shift between financial institutions and regulating the fees which must be paid when mortgages are moved from one financial institution to another.

This Client Alert refers to a new circular which has been issued by the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Official Receiver of Cyprus, setting out a process as from January 1st, 2010, in regard to payment of stamp duty for documentation filed in the Patent Department.