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Cyprus

Jurisdiction: Cyprus

With a court system based on common law, Cyprus courts are known for their professionalism, impartiality, and efficiency. The language used in court proceedings is Greek, but English may also be used before the Commercial and the Admiralty Courts.

Our litigation services in Cyprus offer a comprehensive approach to resolving legal disputes, with a deep understanding of the law and a commitment to strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. We will work closely with you to understand your specific needs and goals, and develop customized litigation strategies. Whether you are involved in a civil or corporate dispute, a fraud case, or a commercial matter, or whether you are facing a personal legal matter, our Cyprus based litigation team backed up when and if needed by our London based barristers is uniquely-equipped to provide you with the legal representation you need.

England & Wales

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

The UK courts are renowned for upholding the rule of law and delivering justice impartially. Based on common law, judicial decisions are based on precedent and custom rather than statutory law.

The legal system in the UK is complex, with separate courts for different types of cases, ranging from small claims courts to the highest court, the Supreme Court.

Our team of London barristers lead by Timothy Frith and Angelos Paphitis are widely respected for their high level of professionalism, which is characterized by a range of qualities and attributes. Some of the key qualities of our London based team include deep knowledge of the law along with extensive experience in their area of practice, analytical skills able to analyze complex legal issues and identify key arguments, advocacy skills, effective communication and strong argumentation, a keen eye for detail, high standards of professionalism, including punctuality and reliability, what characterises our team of barristers, personalized care to our clients.

Bermuda

Jurisdiction: Bermuda

The Bermuda courts are known for their independence, impartiality, and efficiency. The judicial system in Bermuda is based on English common law with final appeals taking place before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Councils (JCPC) which sits in London.

At AGP Law, we are fortunate to have senior litigator and arbitrator Timothy Frith on our team. Mr. Frith is called to the Bar of Bermuda and together with the rest of our London based team of barristers has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of disputes in Bermuda. His expertise includes commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and international arbitration, and he has successfully represented clients in some of the most complex and high-profile cases in Bermuda. Mr. Frith's reputation for excellence in litigation and arbitration is a testament to the high-quality services we offer at our firm.

Dubai

Jurisdiction: UAE (Dubai)

AGP Law established its UAE presence in July 2022 with the creation of the UAE Corporate and Business Consulting Services office(link to uae web), a significant milestone in our 17-year history. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is a leading global financial centre with its own independent legal system based on English common law. DIFC Courts are renowned for their efficiency and sophistication in handling a wide range of commercial disputes.

At AGP Law, we are proud to offer top-quality litigation services in the DIFC Courts, with a team of highly experienced litigators and barristers led by Angelos Paphitis, Maria Constantinou, and Timothy Frith. Our team has a deep understanding of the DIFC legal system and a proven track record of success in representing clients in complex international commercial disputes. We offer a range of litigation services, including commercial litigation and arbitration, and we are proud to be one of the leading litigation firms in the region.

To view AGP’s full service offering out of the Dubai office, please click here: UAE Corporate Services - AGP & Co (agplaw.com/uae).

Divorce in Cyprus

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Upon a marriage breakdown, divorce is the legal process that will bring an end to the legal, or religious, relationship of the couple.

At AGP Law we recognize that for many people divorce is their only contact with the Courts and that high emotions may be involved, so we work as a team with you aiming to resolve the dispute without unnecessary delays while at the same time with efficiency and compassion.

Navigating Divorce with Resilience and Care

We aim in explaining every step of the process, including the legal terms and Court rules that you will probably hear during the divorce.

Our Practice includes filing of Divorce Petitions at all Family Court of Cyprus for all type of grounds and reasons.

We represent both Applicants or Respondents and our Family Law team is taking each case on its' own individual merits and circumstances, its' confidential nature and human sensitivities.

For more details as to how can we help you, please contact us now.

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Civil Weddings

Civil weddings can be a quick divorce process. Upon our engagement we are able to draft and file the Divorce Petition within 2 days. The Divorce Petition is filed at the Family Court of the District where you have last been living with your ex-partner and it is set for Court Directions in approximately one (1) month from the day of filing. During this time period the Divorce Petition is served to the responded who is entitled to file for a Notice of Objection to the Divorce Petition.

By experience, only rarely a Respondent is filing a Notice for Objection. In cases where no objection is filed, our Divorce Lawyers will request a Hearing Date whereby you, together with a Divorce Lawyer of AGP&Co, will appear to court and testify of your reasons for the Divorce. Our Divorce Lawyers will guide you all the way through. The same day a Dissolution of the Wedding Order is issued. The whole Divorce process should be completed within two (2) months, unless an Objection to Divorce is filed. In case of Objection the whole process may be extended to an average of six to nine months.

Religious Weddings

Religious weddings have the same exact Court process as Civil Weddings, with the only difference that three (3) months prior to filing a Divorce Petition to the Family Court you are required to send a Notice of Marriage Dissolution to the competent Bishop notifying him of your intention of filing for Divorce.

Who can divorce in Cyprus?

Any couple, of any nationality, who has been living in the Republic of Cyprus for at least three (3) months can file for Divorce Order in Cyprus Family Courts.

What are the Grounds of Divorcing in Cyprus?

According to Family Law in Cyprus, a Divorce Order will be issued upon proving any of the following grounds:

Serious breakdown of the relationship
Inexcusable absence from the family for over two (2) years
Infidelity
Separation for over four (4) years
Immoral behavior
Violence and physical abuse
Insanity
Imprisonment of the spouse for over sever (7) years
Spouse declared dead or missing
Inability to have sexual intercourse which existed at the time of the marriage and continuous for six (6) months and during the application for Divorce
Refusal of one spouse to have children
Change of religion

A.P. v. E.P.: Represented A.P., a local businessman, in a divorce case in Cyprus. The primary contention was a disputed property in Limassol and a foreign business generating income in an offshore account in the Cayman Islands. The case also involved challenging issues of international jurisdiction due to E.P.’s dual citizenship.
Z.A. v. N.A.: In a custody battle between a Cypriot father (Z.A.) and our client an Australian mother (N.A.), both sought primary custody of their dual-citizen child of 6 years old. During arguments over habitual residence, cultural upbringing, and financial stability, the court eventually ruled for a joint custody arrangement, following agreement by the parties, with the child to be spending the school year in Cyprus and holidays in Australia with a personal bank guarantee in Cyprus by our client that she will be sending the child back.
A.G. v. H.T.: We have represented Mrs. A.G., a Cyprus native, in her divorce from H.T., a British expatriate. The key issue revolved around the custody of their twin daughters and shared properties in Cyprus and the UK.
D.K. v. M.K.: Assisted D.K. in divorce proceedings, where complications arose over financial differences which included undisclosed assets in Greece.
E.R. v. S.N.: Represented E.R., an Australian national living in Cyprus, in a divorce that required extensive negotiations on child custody and shared properties in Limassol as well as elsewhere.
S.G. v. G.M: Acted on behalf of G.M. in a divorce case involving multi-million-euro properties in both Cyprus and Kiev, Ukraine. The challenge was the division of these assets and establishing the primary residence for their teenage daughter while, the father, S.G., applied for an obtained an interim prohibitory injunction against the daughter (M.S.), not to use or sell a house in Cyprus that was registered in her name while, as per injunction documents in support of S.G.'s position, it was still a matrimonial asset belonging to the couple in dispute. Although the father (S.G.) was successful in the interim prohibitory injunction, we have successfully overturned the district court's interim decision before the Supreme Court and the injunction has been cancelled.
O.S. v. S.S.: Represented O.S., a local businessman, in his divorce from S.S. Proceedings primarily revolved around child support, alimony, and their shared luxury villa in Limassol.
V.I. v. D.I.: Acted for D.I., a Russian HNWI, in a high-profile divorce involving assets across Cyprus, Russia, France and Switzerland. Legal complexities arose due to a shared family business in Russia and multiple real estate properties in Moscow, France, Italy and Switzerland. The case involved multiple injunctions to which we, AGP Law, representing our client, have succeeded on all of them whether in district or Supreme court level.
V.K. v. A.Z.: Representing A.Z., a Russian HNWI, in his divorce with V.K. The couple owned a private jet which turned out to be a business asset, which became a significant contention point. Furthermore, they had vast assets, including a beachfront property in S. France. The applicant applied for and obtained an interim prohibitory injunction against our client, not to alienate any assets which directly or indirectly belonged to our client’s companies incorporated in Cyprus.