Corporate & Commercial

We advise local and international businesses across the full corporate lifecycle. From incorporation and structuring to governance, transactions and dispute management, we provide commercially focused legal solutions designed to support growth, protect value and manage risk.

Our clients range from multinational groups and foreign investors establishing a presence in Cyprus to domestic enterprises and entrepreneurs expanding their operations. We combine deep knowledge of Cyprus corporate law with a practical understanding of cross-border business structures and international regulatory environments.

Company Formation & Corporate Structuring

Cyprus remains a strategic jurisdiction for holding structures, investment vehicles and operational entities. We advise clients on:

  • Incorporation of Cyprus companies

  • Group structuring and restructuring

  • Share capital arrangements

  • Shareholder agreements

  • Corporate governance frameworks

  • Director duties and compliance

Our team works closely with clients to ensure that corporate structures are efficient, compliant and aligned with long-term commercial objectives.

Where required, our in-house Corporate Administration & Fiduciary Services team provides nominee directorships, secretarial services and ongoing compliance support, ensuring seamless management of Cyprus entities under a unified professional framework.

Corporate Governance & Advisory

Strong governance underpins sustainable business. We advise boards, shareholders and management teams on:

  • Directors’ responsibilities and fiduciary duties

  • Corporate decision-making processes

  • Shareholder relations and minority protection

  • Regulatory compliance obligations

  • Corporate reorganisations and internal restructurings

Our approach is pragmatic and solution-driven, ensuring that legal advice supports business strategy rather than impeding it.

Commercial Contracts & Business Operations

Well-drafted commercial agreements are essential to risk management and operational clarity. We draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:

  • Share purchase and asset purchase agreements

  • Distribution and agency agreements

  • Service and consultancy contracts

  • Joint venture arrangements

  • Confidentiality and non-compete agreements

Our focus is on clarity, enforceability and commercial balance.

Corporate Transactions & Strategic Growth

We support clients in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic investments. Working closely with financial advisors and tax specialists, we provide end-to-end transactional support including:

  • Legal due diligence

  • Transaction structuring

  • Negotiation and drafting of transactional documentation

  • Regulatory filings and approvals

  • Post-transaction integration advice

Where corporate disputes arise — including shareholder conflicts or governance disputes — matters are handled seamlessly in coordination with our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team.

Cross-Border Expertise

A significant portion of our work involves international elements. We regularly act in matters involving foreign shareholders, multinational corporate groups and cross-border structuring. Our team understands the practical challenges of operating across jurisdictions and provides coordinated advice tailored to international standards.

A Partner-Led Approach

Every mandate is supervised by a founding partner, ensuring strategic oversight and accountability at every stage. We prioritise responsiveness, clarity and commercially grounded advice.

Whether establishing a new corporate vehicle, restructuring an existing group, negotiating a strategic transaction or managing complex shareholder issues, PLCo provides integrated legal and corporate support designed to protect and advance your business interests.

The Legal 500 described our Corporate Department as “skilled at handling high-value cross-border deals. Doros Lycourgos is highly regarded.” — Legal 500 EMEA

Other areas of practice

Go to all Practice Areas