Antonis Georgiou achieved a historic legal victory with the first-ever decision on the issue of trust depositing in Cyprus. The case involved the Republic's claim that it was not possible to create a registry for trust deposits, which was successfully refuted by Antonis Georgiou. His legal arguments dismantled the Republic's position, emphasizing that such a registry could be established in compliance with legal frameworks. The court agreed with the claim, making this a pivotal ruling in Cypriot law, with significant implications for future cases involving trust deposits.
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DEFAULT JUDGMENT OF APPROXIMATELY €15 MILLION SET ASIDE
In proceedings before the Larnaca District Court, the firm successfully represented defendants in an application to set aside a default judgment issued in their absence, concerning claims exceeding €15 million arising from alleged loan facilities and related security arrangements. The defendants were represented by Antonis Georgiou, Partner, who advanced the application on the basis that the failure to enter an appearance was properly explained and that the material before the Court disclosed a serious prima facie defence.
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