In his keynote speech at the Best Legal Conference Dr. Christos Clerides, President of Cyprus Bar Association, said that Cyprus is currently undergoing its 21st century “Legal Renaissance”. Please find below the full text of his speech. In recent years, administrative law cases have been referred and filed to the newly established Administrative Court and Asylum cases to the new Court of International Protection. Since 1st July 2023, we have a new Appeals Court with three divisions, Administrative Law, Civil and…

Sustainable Investing has seen a significant expansion in recent years, particularly post-pandemic where environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly driving investing decisions. This is a key area for financial regulators and new rules are being introduced to direct capital towards sustainable investments, while increasing transparency and combating greenwashing. What is Sustainable Investing? Sustainable Investing and ESG investing both refer to investments that prioritize environmental, social and governance, where investing is made with consideration of the environment and human…