Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC

Diversity and equality

At Michael Kyprianou& Co diversity and equality are ingrained in our culture. We believe that people flourish in an environment that supports and promotes diversity and equality and we embrace these values across all our operations. Recognising the value of diverse teams has enabled us to create a culture of inclusion, harness the diverse experiences and backgrounds of our people and provide better services to our clients.

Corporate Social Responsibility and pro-bono

Michael Kyprianou & Co is committed to actively building deep roots in the communities in which we operate. We understand that for some worthy organisations, costs can often be a barrier to obtaining legal support. We have, therefore, provided both fund-raising and legal support to a number of charities and has sponsored awards at local schools. Some notable examples are:

• One Dream, One Wish Charity Organisation

The firm is a long-standing supporter of the commendable efforts of One Dream, One Wish, a charity that provides support to children suffering from cancer and their families to provide them with life incentives and to come closer to achieving their dreams and wishes.

Our firm has organised a number of fund-raising events over the years and provided pro-bono support on IP related matters.

• Music & Dance Theatre of Employees and Retirees of the Cyprus Telecommunications Authority (CYTA) in Paphos

The Association was formed by enthusiastic members and retirees of CYTA, the well-known telephone services company in Cyprus. The group are volunteers who obtain play scripts from Greece and build experiences around the play. These plays are produced and staged with a small access fee which is also affordable to financially vulnerable groups.

We have assisted the clients with legal issues relating to the registration of the organisation and continue to support with legal advice on a pro-bono basis.

• Paphos Kidney Association

The aim of the association is to support all those that attend the Paphos General Hospital Renal Unit by raising funds for vital equipment. They also assist people with kidney problems from around the world who wish to visit Cyprus and are concerned with continuing their treatment whilst in Cyprus.

The firm has provided ongoing legal support to the association on a pro-bono basis and has been involved in the association’s plans to upgrade the local Kidney Dialyses Ward aiming to safeguard the patients who are particularly vulnerable to hospital illnesses.

• Michael Kyprianou&Co Law Studies Award at one of the oldest schools in Cyprus

The firm sponsors the award in memory of the firm’s founder at one of the most prestigious schools in Cyprus. The aim is to inspire students in their final year of secondary education to become lawyers. The submissions are open to students who are considering to study law at University. Themes focus on topical legal concepts that have far-reaching impact on society such as protecting the right to a fair trial and the extent of punishment for heinous crimes.