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Independent advice. Personal commitment.
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Independent legal advice in Cyprus, with direct access to your lawyer. Based in Limassol, I advise individuals, families, businesses and investors on transactions, disputes and private legal affairs. My approach combines careful legal analysis, commercial awareness and personal responsibility for the conduct of each matter.
Reflections on law
“Where there is no law, there is no freedom.”
“Be you never so high, the law is above you.”
“Let justice be done though the heavens fall.”
“To live honestly, to injure no one, to give everyone his due.”
“No man is above the law and no man is below it.”
“Justice is not a cloistered virtue.”
“It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.”
“Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can.”
“The welfare of the people shall be the supreme law.”
“The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.”
01 / Expertise
Areas of practice
Q & A
Legal questions, clearly answered
Explore common questions about Cyprus law, with sources and practical answers.
Buying property in Cyprus? When should you deposit the sale contract?
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Can your will leave everything to anyone you choose?
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Can you start a Cyprus company on your own?
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Does a Cyprus residence permit automatically let you work?
Read answer ↗Is signing your will enough?
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Does your Cyprus company need a registered office?
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How much paid annual leave are you entitled to?
Read answer ↗Can a verbal agreement be legally binding?
Read answer ↗No will? Does your spouse inherit everything?
Read answer ↗Buying Cyprus property as a non-EU national—do you need permission?
Read answer ↗Stuck in co-ownership—can one co-owner force a sale?
Read answer ↗Changed a director or secretary—how quickly must the Registrar be notified?
Read answer ↗Is an electronic signature legally valid in Cyprus?
Read answer ↗Does permanent residence automatically make you a Cypriot citizen?
Read answer ↗New job—must your employer give you written terms?
Read answer ↗Can a beneficiary safely witness your will?
Read answer ↗Does Cyprus Rent Control Law cover every tenancy?
Read answer ↗Why is your lawyer asking for source-of-funds documents?
Read answer ↗How long can a business take to answer a data-access request?
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02 / About
Independent advice. Personal responsibility.
I am Panayiotis G. Ioannou, an advocate and legal consultant practising independently in Limassol. My work spans corporate and commercial law, property, succession, immigration, fiduciary services and employment. Each instruction begins with a clear understanding of your objectives, the relevant facts and the legal issues that require attention. I explain the available options, identify material risks and advise on a proportionate course of action. Throughout the engagement, I remain your direct point of contact, with an emphasis on thorough preparation, clear communication and discretion.
Panayiotis G. Ioannou
Practising Registration No.: 5476
Make an enquiry ↗Enduring legal maxims
The language of law
Bona fides.Fiat iustitia, ruat caelumAudi alteram partemUbi ius, ibi remediumPacta sunt servandaIgnorantia juris non excusatNemo est supra legesDura lex, sed lexLex semper dabit remediumActa exteriora indicant interiora secretaQui facit per alium facit per seNemo judex in causa suaSalus populi suprema lex esto
03 / Make an enquiry
Discuss your legal matter.
For advice on a transaction, dispute or personal legal matter in Cyprus, please contact me to discuss your circumstances and the assistance you require.
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04 / Legal updates
Cyprus legal developments
Developments in Cyprus law relevant to your business, property and personal affairs. Each published update links to official sources.
Monday legal briefing — 2 November 2026
Digital cheque presentment is now recognised by law; an appellate judgment clarifies a narrow citizenship-by-registration rule.
Monday legal briefing — 26 October 2026
Specified residence-permit renewals become online-only from 1 January 2027.
Monday legal briefing — 19 October 2026
Historical annual-levy arrears: company strike-off proceedings to begin in December.
06 / Client experience
Your experience matters.
If I have advised or represented you, I welcome your feedback on the quality of the service and communication you received.
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