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Y. Georgiades & Associates Llc Joins Dentons’ Nextlaw Referral Network

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

June 13, 2024

The Y. Georgiades & Associates announced that it has joined Dentons’ Nextlaw Referral Network, enabling it to connect its clients to high-quality lawyers around the world. Nextlaw Referral Network is the largest legal referral network in the world, with more than 750 member firms and 36,000 lawyers across 200+ countries.

The managing partner Mr Yiannos Georgiades said, “By joining Nextlaw Referral Network, we can now provide our clients with the best of all worlds by continuing to serve them where we currently have offices, while also being able to direct them to top-tier lawyers in other jurisdictions where they need legal counsel and business advice. We can build on our trusted relationships with our clients by putting the full resources of the global, legal powerhouse at their disposal.”

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Aleksandra Pimenides, Director of Member Services at Nextlaw Referral Network said, “We’re proud to have Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC as part of our network. We’re only as good as the quality of our member firms and Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC makes us stronger and better able to meet the needs of our other members’ clients in Europe and on a more international level.”

Nextlaw Referral Network was created by Dentons, the largest law firm in the world. The network, which is free to join, employs a detailed screening system to guarantee the quality of its member firms and has developed proprietary technology to allow members to identify lawyers at other member firms with the appropriate experience where clients need legal counsel.

Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC is recognized for its commitment to delivering high-quality legal services, driven by a passion for justice and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs. The firm stands by its clients, representing individuals, businesses, and corporations across a spectrum of industries. They provide robust and reliable legal counsel, making them a trusted advisor in Cyprus and beyond.

Y. Georgiades & Associates LLC champions innovative tech startups and investors, strengthening the ecosystem by establishing private equity and VC funds focused on technology. The firm ensures robust IP protection through patent and trademark registration, due diligence, and essential agreements while offering comprehensive tax, regulatory, and compliance advice and strong dispute representation.

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Industry Uproar Over Reduction in Electric Vehicle Subsidies

by News Editor

April 26, 2025

The recent move by the government to curtail subsidies for electric vehicles has stirred significant discontent among car importers in Cyprus. The Department of Road Transport (DRT) has slashed available grants under the Electric Vehicle Promotion Scheme as of April 23, leading to a rapid depletion of the subsidy pool and leaving many potential applicants disappointed.

Importers’ Concerns

According to the Cyprus Motor Vehicle Importers Association (CMVIA), the lack of transparency and failure to engage stakeholders prior to the decision have eroded trust in the government’s commitments. Importers now find themselves facing a precarious situation, with substantial stocks of electric vehicles and mounting promotional expenditures.

Public Interest and EU Compliance

Although the scheme aimed to support the transition to zero-emission transport until 2025, the DRT states that the curtailing of funds was necessary to comply with European funding terms, which warned against delays in vehicle deliveries. This decision has fueled market uncertainty despite the application portal experiencing dynamic changes.

Industry’s Ongoing Demand

The CMVIA refutes any claims suggesting waning interest in electric vehicles, underscoring the rapid exhaustion of available grants as proof of substantial demand. They highlight the importance of meeting Cyprus’s green transition targets, including putting 80,000 electric vehicles on roads by 2030.

While the total budget for subsidies saw an increase to €36.5 million in 2023, thanks to additional funding, ongoing difficulties in timely vehicle distribution have led to premature closures of applications. In response, CMVIA has called for urgent dialogue with the Minister of Transport to reassess the decision, fearing that it could endanger the future of e-mobility in Cyprus.