On the 24th of September 2024, the Harris Kyriakides Foundation proudly hosted its first official lecture titled “Legal Ethics in a New Age”. This event reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to promoting the highest standards of integrity and professionalism among young legal professionals, reflecting the vision of its founder.

The keynote address was delivered by Steven Gee KC, an internationally recognised legal expert and esteemed authority on matters of commercial litigation and arbitration. Drawing on his extensive experience, Mr. Gee shared his perspectives on the evolving ethical challenges faced by today’s legal professionals, touching on challenging case law that raises critical ethical questions, the regulation of ethics within the legal profession, and the balance between freedom of speech and judicial conduct.

Mr. Gee’s contributions to legal scholarship and practice have been pivotal in shaping discourse on commercial disputes, injunctions, and procedural law across multiple jurisdictions.

The event took place at the University of Cyprus, attracting an audience of legal practitioners and students, all eager to engage in discussions on the principles of legal ethics, the regulation of professional conduct, and how these principles apply in an ever-changing legal landscape.

The Harris Kyriakides Foundation continues its mission to foster the development of legal knowledge and uphold the importance of ethical practice within the legal community. By hosting events such as this lecture, the foundation reaffirms its dedication to providing platforms for dialogue on crucial issues affecting the legal profession.