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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
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
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
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).
Our team of family law attorneys assists on all matters relating to children, including Children Law and Abduction.
We are experienced in local and International child abduction cases. Due to Cyprus being an international business centre, many individuals or families relocate to Cyprus either for temporary or permanent residence. It is not rare that upon a family breakdown a spouse may look onto moving out of Cyprus, whereby the issue of child abduction may arise.
Abduction situations are complex and sometimes urgent. Urgent expert advice is extremely crucial, whether you are the applicant or respondent (who has taken a Child abroad without the necessary permission - even innocently).
Our practice deals with cases where children may be brought to Cyprus, or cases where children are taken out of Cyprus. If you are facing a possible child abduction case, we strongly recommend getting in touch the soonest.
For more details as to how can we help you, please contact us now.
AGP Law is a member of the Center IKO (International Child Abduction Center), an independent foundation financed by the Ministry of Justice and Security and is the legal expertise center in the field of (the prevention of) international child abduction.
Cyprus Law Overview
"Child Abduction", when it comes to Child Law, means one parent taking, or keeping, a Child abroad without the other parent's consent. For example, if a divorced couple lives in Cyprus, and the mother takes the Child or Children to the UK without the father's consent, she might have abducted the Child or Children, despite the fact that she may have a custody Court Order (unless the move to the UK was just a holiday trip).
International Overview
The 1980 Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abductions, ratified by 90 countries, including Cyprus, ensures the prompt return of children who have been abducted from their country of habitual residence. In other words, it identifies that the Child ought to return to the country where was previously living.
Furthermore, the EU also regulates Child Abduction situations and how Courts need to respond to such matters.
