Antonis Georgiou successfully provided expert testimony before the Colorado Family Court, where he was credited by the court for his insights. His testimony, which was crucial in evaluating the legal aspects of the case, played a key role in the court's decision to grant his client’s motion. The court's acknowledgment of his expert analysis demonstrated the importance of his contributions in a complex international family law matter, highlighting his ability to influence court decisions with his expertise in cross-border legal issues.
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LEASE OF PROPERTY BY A COMPANY UNDER FORMATION: THE SUPREME COURT CLARIFIES THE SCOPE OF ARTICLE 15A, CAP.113
The recent judgment of the New Supreme Court of Cyprus, dated 10 September 2025, in Civil Appeal No. 74/2017 highlights a classic yet often misunderstood issue in company and contract law: when a contract entered into before the incorporation of a company binds the company itself, and when it binds personally the individual who signed it.
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