Expert Corporate & Legal Services - Pen Hill

Legal & Compliance

Corporate Services

We provide comprehensive support for the incorporation and structuring of companies in the Republic of Cyprus or elsewhere. Our team assists with company incorporation, drafting corporate documents, establishing governance structures, and supporting clients in aligning their structures with applicable regulatory requirements, in coordination with licensed legal professionals where necessary. We also guide clients on the most suitable corporate vehicles for their business activities, enabling efficient and secure operations.

  • Company incorporation in various jurisdictions
  • Dissolution and Winding up
  • Re-domiciliation of companies
  • Restructurings: Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Full corporate management and representation services
  • Director services, including professional directors
  • Bank account opening and administration
  • Serviced office facilities
  • Drafting and negotiations of various agreements, i.e. shareholders’ agreements, joint venture
  • agreements, lease agreements, inter-company agreements, loan agreements etc.
  • Intellectual Property Protection

    Our firm safeguards the value of your intellectual property through strategic registration and enforcement of IP rights in the Republic of Cyprus and internationally. We assist clients in protecting and managing their intellectual property portfolios, including coordinating with licensed IP attorneys to register trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets in the Republic of Cyprus and abroad. Our role includes strategic guidance, portfolio management, monitoring, and facilitating enforcement in collaboration with legal partners, ensuring full protection of your brand and innovations.

  • Registration of trademarks, designs, patents at national, European and international level
  • Filling oppositions against Intellectual Property registrations to the relevant authorities
  • Protection and maintenance of the acquired IP rights
  • Advice on or drafting of agreements such as license transfer or licensing of intellectual property rights and confidentiality agreements
  • General advice on the registration of trademarks, patents and designs and other IP related matters
  • Licensing & Regulatory Approvals

    We guide clients through the preparation and coordination of licensing applications in regulated industries, such as gaming, online gambling, financial services (including CFDs), EMIs, and fintech. Our experience covers both the Republic of Cyprus and global jurisdictions, assisting clients to meet compliance standards while navigating complex application processes. From project management, preparation of documentation to liaising with licensed law firms and regulators, we provide end-to-end assistance.

  • Licensing applications and supporting documentation
  • Coordination with licensed local and international law firms
  • Project management of the application process from start to finish
  • Guidance on regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
  • Assistance with policies, procedures, and internal manuals for licensing readiness
  • Support with post-licensing obligations, including renewals and variations of licenses
  • Advisory on cross-border licensing considerations and best practices
  • Real Estate

    We provide tailored support in the Cypriot real estate sector, assisting clients with the acquisition, sale, lease, and management of residential, commercial, and investment properties. Our services include coordination of due diligence, review of transaction documents, and assistance with property registrations by liaising with licensed legal professionals where required. We also guide clients on relevant tax and regulatory considerations in cooperation with external advisors. Our role is to ensure that every transaction is well-structured, compliant, and aligned with our clients’ personal or business objectives.

  • Advising clients on the purchase/sale of immovable property in Cyprus.
  • Negotiating, drafting and reviewing all types of documentation relevant to a property transaction including Sale and Purchase Agreements, Assignment Agreements, Preliminary/Option Agreements, Lease Agreements for residential or commercial properties.
  • Conducting requisite due diligence on sellers and immovable property.
  • Assisting purchasers with obtaining permission from the Council of Ministers.
  • Advising on long-term leasing and subleasing matters.
  • Stamping of documentation.
  • Representation of clients at the Land Registry.
  • Technology & Digital Services

    We support technology-driven businesses and digital platforms by providing tailored legal, regulatory, and contractual solutions. From data protection and compliance to drafting core platform documentation, we help our clients structure, launch, and operate their digital products and services in full alignment with applicable laws. Our role is to ensure that innovation is underpinned by a secure and compliant legal framework.

  • Drafting and implementation of platform Terms and Conditions, Terms of Use, and user-facing agreements.
  • Privacy and data protection compliance, including Privacy Policies, Data Processing Agreements, and Cookie Policies.
  • Advisory on GDPR and international data protection frameworks, including cross-border data transfers and sub-processor arrangements.
  • Technology and software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and IT services arrangements.
  • Compliance support for AI, fintech, and digital platform businesses.
  • Legal due diligence on technology-driven investments and acquisitions.
  • Ongoing advisory for technology companies on contractual, compliance, and risk management matters.
  • Consultancy & Ongoing Business, Compliance and Contractual Support

    Our team is experienced in providing continuous consultancy support across a wide range of matters, including corporate governance, contract management (including drafting, reviewing and negotiation support), regulatory compliance, dispute prevention, strategy, and liaising with partner law firms if litigation or arbitration arises, as well as alternative dispute resolution (i.e. mediation).We act as long-term partners to our clients, ensuring that all business activities are legally sound and aligned with both local and international standards, while engaging licensed legal professionals where required.We collaborate closely with external licensed law firms for:

  • litigation & dispute resolution;
  • legal opinions; or
  • IP filings when legal representation is required.
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