European Legal Training Center

Bringing global HR experience and practical people management expertise to ELTC, Maria Nicodemou joins our team of trainers.

Maria is an HR professional with over 14 years of experience in global HR operations, compensation, talent management, and learning and development. She has held senior HR leadership roles at international organisations including Wrike, OSM Thome, Waypoint, and Naga Group, managing people operations across EMEA, APAC, and more than 15 countries.

Her expertise spans HR transformation, salary benchmarking, job evaluation, HRIS implementation, and leadership development. As an HRDA Level 5 certified vocational training instructor, Maria combines international corporate experience with a practical, accessible approach to professional learning.

She holds an MSc in Human Resources Management and Organisational Behaviour from CIIM, alongside specialised certifications in job evaluation, strategic talent management, and Microsoft Power BI.

We look forward to having Maria share her knowledge and practical insights with ELTC’s learning community.

A property deal can go wrong long before the keys change hands.

A missed legal detail. A poorly drafted agreement. A conflict of interest. A misunderstood agency relationship. A representation that creates liability.

In Cyprus’ real estate market, understanding the legal side of the transaction is not an advantage. It is part of doing the job properly.

The Certificate in Real Estate Law is a practical 14-hour programme designed for professionals who work with property transactions and need to understand the legal framework behind them.

You’ll explore:

• Real estate agency and licensing requirements
• Agency relationships, fiduciary duties and conflicts of interest
• Leasing, statutory tenancies and practical due diligence
• Listing contracts and acting for sellers
• Buyer representation and negotiating purchases
• Contracts of sale, termination and assignment
• Buying property through auction
• The liabilities and risks that real estate professionals need to understand

The course uses case studies, practical exercises, real-world scenarios and interactive discussion to help participants apply the law to situations they are likely to encounter in practice.

Designed for lawyers, legal professionals, real estate agents and assistant real estate agents, this is training focused on what happens when the theory meets an actual transaction.

14 hours | 14 CPD points | HRDA funded

[email protected] / 24 655 510

The EU is moving towards a new AML/CFT system, with the EU AML Regulation set to apply from 10 July 2027. For obliged entities, this means more than becoming familiar with new legislation. Policies, procedures, controls and compliance functions will need to evolve with the new framework.

EU AML Regulation – The New Frontier takes a practical look at the new EU AML system and what it means for professionals working in legal, financial, accounting, audit and corporate administration.

The programme explores:

• The weaknesses of the current AML/CFT framework and why a new system is being introduced
• The new EU AML architecture, including the EU AML Regulation and AMLA
• Internal AML policies, procedures, risk assessments and governance requirements
• Customer Due Diligence under the new Regulation
• Enhanced Due Diligence for high-risk third countries, PEPs and other higher-risk customers
• Beneficial ownership requirements for domestic and foreign legal entities
• Ongoing monitoring of business relationships and transactions

Through case studies, practical examples and discussion, the course is designed to help professionals understand what is changing, why it matters and how to prepare for the new regulatory landscape.

Led by Nicos Pavlides, a lawyer with extensive experience in financial regulation, economic crime and regulatory compliance. A former member of the CySEC legal department and director of NAP Regulatory Compliance Services Ltd, Nicos has been designing and delivering professional training for more than 15 years, with a strong focus on the practical implementation of laws and regulations.

6 hours | 6 verified CPD points | Live online training

[email protected] | 24 655 510

The EU AI Act is turning AI from a technology conversation into a legal, regulatory and risk management issue for businesses.

For lawyers, compliance professionals and business leaders, the challenge is no longer simply understanding what the Act says. It is knowing what applies to your organisation, what you need to do and where the risks are.

The EU AI Act: Practical Compliance and Risk Management for Lawyers and Businesses takes a practical, business-focused approach to the new regulatory framework.

Participants will explore:

• Who is covered by the Act and what responsibilities apply
• How AI systems are classified under the risk-based framework
• The obligations for providers and deployers
• How to conduct an AI inventory, gap analysis and internal risk assessment
• AI literacy, human oversight and internal AI governance
• Policies, contractual controls and AI procurement considerations
• Documentation, conformity assessments and enforcement
• The practical consequences of non-compliance

The course goes beyond theory and into implementation, using practical exercises, case studies and real-world scenarios to help professionals identify what needs to be addressed within their organisation.

Led by Christiana Konstantinidou, practicing lawyer and founder of Konstantinidou LLC, the course brings together legal, financial services and compliance experience with a focus on the practical legal dimensions of AI.

4 hours | 4 verified CPD points | Live online training

Register through or website or contact us: [email protected] | 24 655 510

When a company moves across jurisdictions through a cross-border conversion, there are legal, corporate and procedural steps to navigate, from the initial structure through to the point where legal continuity is preserved.

This practical course explores cross-border conversions under EU and Cyprus law, with a focus on how the process actually works in practice.

Participants will explore:

• When a cross-border conversion can be used and how it is structured
• The EU Directive 2019/2121 framework and its transposition into Cyprus law
• The key procedural steps for inbound conversions into Cyprus and outbound conversions from Cyprus
• The documentation and formalities involved
• The safeguards protecting members, creditors and employees
• Practical considerations when guiding a company through the conversion process

Combining legal analysis with practical examples and procedural guidance, the course is designed to help professionals understand the process clearly and approach cross-border conversions with greater confidence.

➡ 3 CPD points

Register through our website or contact us: [email protected] | 24 655 510

What can Cyprus law firms learn from the business development strategies of international firms?

Quite a lot, if you learn from someone who has actually worked inside them.

Hansi Friedrich Giovanini Ollinger is a qualified lawyer with more than 15 years of experience in legal business development and marketing, working with international law firms across Europe.

He has worked with global practice leaders to drive international business development across major practices, including the Antitrust, Competition & Trade Group, spanning 225 lawyers across 35 countries, and later the Corporate/M&A and Private Equity Groups, spanning 1,200 lawyers across 47 countries.

Today, as Director of Hansigo, Hansi works with law firms ranging from solo practitioners to international practices, helping them turn business development strategy into implementation.

Now, he brings that experience to an intensive programme designed for law firm leaders, partners and business development professionals.

The programme combines:

• 14 hours of expert-led training
• Practical business development strategies used by leading international firms
• Interactive learning and immediately applicable approaches
• 4 hours of private strategy work dedicated exclusively to your firm
• Tailored solutions designed around your firm's goals and priorities

This isn't about adding more theory to your firm's bookshelf.

It's about looking at how your firm wins work, builds relationships, develops its market position and creates a more sustainable business development strategy.

100% HRDA funded | 6 CPD points by the Cyprus Bar Association upon completion

Limited spots available!

Register through our website or contact us:
[email protected] | 24 655 510

For firms operating in the financial services sector, a Change of Control transaction is not simply a corporate matter. It can trigger a regulatory approval process that needs to be handled carefully from the outset.

So what happens when a Change of Control is triggered?

What thresholds matter? What does the application need to include? What will the regulator assess? And where can applications run into difficulties?

Managing Change of Control Applications under the FSA: A Practical 3-Hour Guide takes you through the process from trigger to submission, with a practical focus on what firms need to know and prepare.

Through practical examples and case-based discussion, participants will explore:

✔ Identifying events that trigger Change of Control requirements
✔ Understanding relevant ownership thresholds
✔ Preparing and structuring a compliant application
✔ Understanding regulatory assessment criteria
✔ Anticipating common regulatory challenges
✔ Managing interactions with regulators throughout the process

Led by Eleni Chatzoglou, this focused 3-hour webinar is designed for professionals who need to understand the Change of Control framework and manage applications with greater confidence.

3 CPD points by the Cyprus Bar Association

Register through our website or contact us: [email protected] | 24 655 510

When you’re working with trusts in Cyprus, understanding the legislation is only the starting point.

The real questions come when you have to apply it.

How should a trust be structured? What are your responsibilities? Where can things become complicated? And what does good trust administration actually look like in practice?

Trusts in Cyprus is designed for professionals who want to move beyond theory and develop a practical understanding of the Cyprus legal and regulatory framework.

The course explores:
✔ What the law says and how it applies in practice
✔ The responsibilities involved in managing and administering a trust
✔ Key legal, structural and practical considerations
✔ Common issues and areas that require careful attention
✔ The international dimensions that can arise in a Cyprus trust context

Relevant for lawyers, legal advisors, corporate administrators, auditors, trustees and other professionals involved in trusts and trust administration.

A practical course for professionals who need to understand not only what the law says, but how to work with it.

Your expert trainer: Androulla Poutziouris

HRDA accredited | Cyprus Bar Association accredited | 15 CPD points

Register through our website or get in touch: [email protected] | 24 655 510

When a company is being sold, acquired, restructured or transferred between shareholders, one question inevitably comes up:

What is it actually worth?
The answer is rarely as simple as a figure on a valuation report.

From DCF and EBITDA multiples to net asset approaches, tax considerations, transfer pricing, Companies Law and arm’s-length requirements, company valuation sits at the intersection of finance, law and real-world transactions.

This practical training programme explores How Companies Are Valued in Cyprus, giving participants the tools to understand how value is determined, how valuation reports are prepared and interpreted, and how valuation can influence negotiations and corporate decisions.

Through practical examples, case studies and transaction-based scenarios, participants will learn to:

• Understand the key methodologies used to value companies
• Assess the assumptions and risks behind a valuation
• Interpret valuation reports with greater confidence
• Understand the legal and tax considerations that can affect value
• Apply valuation insights in transactions, negotiations and restructuring

Join Panayiotis Kakourides, COO of Crowdbase, a Cyprus-based, CySEC-regulated crowdfunding platform connecting investors with vetted investment opportunities in startups, innovative SMEs and real estate, while co-investing alongside its investor community.

With his experience at the intersection of investment, fundraising and company value, Panayiotis brings a practical perspective to how businesses are assessed in real-world transactions.

HRDA funding available | 6 verified CPD points by the Cyprus Bar Association

For more information and registrations:
+357 24 655 510 | [email protected]

When you’re working with trusts in Cyprus, understanding the legislation is only the starting point.

The real questions come when you have to apply it.

How should a trust be structured? What are your responsibilities? Where can things become complicated? And what does good trust administration actually look like in practice?

Trusts in Cyprus is designed for professionals who want to move beyond theory and develop a practical understanding of the Cyprus legal and regulatory framework.

The course explores:

✔ What the law says and how it applies in practice
✔ The responsibilities involved in managing and administering a trust
✔ Key legal, structural and practical considerations
✔ Common issues and areas that require careful attention
✔ The international dimensions that can arise in a Cyprus trust context

Relevant for lawyers, legal advisors, corporate administrators, auditors, trustees and other professionals involved in trusts and trust administration.

A practical course for professionals who need to understand not only what the law says, but how to work with it.

HRDA accredited | Cyprus Bar Association accredited | 15 CPD points

[email protected] | 24655510