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Corporate, Commercial and Company law
Our Firm provides a complete range of corporate and administrative services to our clients, international and local, across all practice areas of business and commerce based on all legal, regulatory and tax aspects of investing and establishing operations in Cyprus.We can assistCompany formation internationally Corporate reorganisations and restructuringInsolvencyInward and outward redomiciliationsCorporate governance and shareholder agreementsCorporate management and full domiciliation servicesPublic and private offeringsPurchases and sales of securitiesRegulatory complianceFormation and use of trustsCommercial agreementsJoint venturesPublic tender offersLicensingProcurementData privacyE-commerceAgency and distribution agreementsConsultancy agreementsConcession and operating agreementsMergers and acquisitions;Public and private offering of securities and securities law compliance;Venture capital financing;Agencies and distributorships;Cross-border transactions and joint ventures;Escrow agency services;Intellectual property rights and technology transfers;International tax planning;Partnership formation and dissolution.
Financial services and advisory
Our firm can assist in the incorporation and licensing of companies involved in the provision of investment services and activities domestically and abroad. Advisory support is offered as well as assistance with the incorporation of Cyprus Investment Firms (CIFs) and UCITS Management Companies; and the completion of licensing applications to the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC). Our firm can provide a full range of services regarding to the incorporation and licensing of regulated entities in Cyprus and abroad.Regulated entities include but are not limited to:Credit Institutions Payment Services Institutions (PSIs) Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs)Investment Funds (UCITS and NON-UCITS)Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs)UCIT Management CompaniesInvestment Firms (IFs)Insurance CompaniesBureaux de Change BusinessesFinancial advisory services include:Long term projectsTrade and real estate financeEquipment financeEquity financeFinancing for Infrastructure, Water, Energy and Waste related projects
Immigration Law
We provide legal immigration services to our clients to facilitate the secure and successful issuance of work visas, residency permits and acquirement of citizenship in Cyprus. We provide effective, integrated immigration and tax advice to all national and international clients in relation but not limited to the following immigration legal services:Acquisition of citizenship by investmentAcquisition of citizenship by years of residence in CyprusAcquisition of citizenship as a spouse of a Cypriot citizenAccelerated permanent residence permitPermanent residence permit under the normal procedureResidence permit for European Union citizensTemporary residence permitEmployment permitStudent permitHousemaid permitVisitor permit
Data protection
we provide advice to local and multinational companies on all aspects of data privacy, security and information management, including:Drafting of agreements on Data Processing, Disclosure and Confidentiality.Examination of the controls for collecting, processing, storing, retaining and destroying data and providing legal assistance for compliance.Issuance of legal opinions on data protection and electronic commerce issues.Drafting or reviewing of privacy policies.Impact assessments in certain personal data processing activities.Legal advice regarding the processing of personal data in the employment context and health organizations and/or companies that are processing sensitive data.Content issues, terms and conditions relating to websites.Advice on any other data security considerations relating to personal mobile devices and installations of CCTV’S.
Shipping and ship management
Our firm provides services attending to the needs of ship owners, ship operators and other professionals engaged in shipping and related business. We specialise in providing Cyprus, BVI, Malta, Belize, Dominica and Marshall Islands flag services.With reference to the Cyprus Shipping Flag, Cyprus is considered to be a prime choice for international business and shipping. The registry is now ranked as the 10th largest merchant fleet globally and the 3rd largest fleet within the EU, with a registered gross tonnage exceeding 21 million. Cyprus is one of largest and most renowned shipping centres in the world, comprising both ship owning and ship management companies. Its leading maritime structure continues to gain strength by maintaining competitive registration costs and a favourable taxation structure. Cyprus has the only EU-approved “Open Registry” regime with a vast Tonnage Tax System that is legally endorsed and which incorporates the three principle “maritime transport” activities, namely ship owning, ship management and chartering.Our services include:Registration of shipping companiesShip and yacht registrationParallel registrationTransfer of ownership / nameChange of nameRecording, transfer and discharge of mortgageIssuance of STCW endorsementPayroll management
Arbitration & Litigation
We can assist:Administrative and Public LawAdmiralty & Maritime LawArbitration/Dispute ResolutionBankingCompany/CommercialConstructionCompetition/Anti-trustFamily LawFraud & Asset RecoveryInsurance & Personal InjuryIntellectual Property and TrademarkPensionsProbatePropertyProduct liabilityRegulatoryRestructuring and InsolvencySecuritiesTax
Banking & Finance
Our practice has considerable expertise in the banking and finance field. We are often instructed to act on behalf of lenders and borrowers in financing transactions and members of our firm have been engaged in large scale projects involving multinational organizations, investment and retail banks.Our firm’s practice is active in:Acquisition and asset financeFinance leasing and financial litigationGeneral banking and financeInternational trade finance (letters of credit and other negotiable instruments)Security enforcement and distressed debtTrade and property finance
Energy
Our experts provide the most suitable and inclusive solution to the cases and requirements that are related to the energy sector. Our legal team can advise and undertake cases in all areas of the Energy sector including but not limited to : Oil explorationNatural gasPower and renewables
Intellectual property law
Our experienced professionals provide our clients with sophisticated service, which includes:IP support and counselling as well as litigation. Trade Marks & Branding (National, EU, International) Anti-counterfeit / Parallel ImportsPatentsDesignsCopyrightFranchisingIP Litigation
Aviation
We advise on a wide range of aviation-related work ranging from the registration, chartering and mortgaging of different types of aircraft in Cyprus to the acquisition of airport retail and food & beverage facilities, aircraft ownership, leasing, management and airport support services through Cyprus structures. Our expert team represents clients before the various regulators and when necessary before the Courts.
Real Estate
Our firm deals with all matters related to immovable property. These comprise, among others:Due diligence search on immovable property in CyprusObtaining permit to own immovable property for non-EU nationalsProperty consultation of residential or commercial property for local, EU and third-country citizensBusiness plan for property developmentManagement and administration of estate for non-residentsAdvice and assistance with the negotiations on the terms of acquisitions and transfersAdvice on financing mattersUndertaking of property due diligence exercisesRepresentation in litigation disputes involving commercial and residential propertyAdvice on town planning and zoning rulesAdvice on leasing mattersAdvice on public procurement and concessionsAdvice on real estate structures
Accounting Services
SUXESS is a reputable firm, incorporated in the Republic of Cyprus and situated in the busy commercial town of Limassol – commercial centre of Cyprus and the home of many international companies. Suxess consists of professionals with in-depth knowledge and broad experience, offering complete services to local and overseas clients.