Paphos lawyer suspended for one year over misconduct and conflict of interest

The Advocates’ Disciplinary Board of Cyprus has suspended a Paphos-based lawyer from practicing for one year following a unanimous decision on November 9, 2026. The lawyer admitted to eight charges of professional misconduct, including fraudulent behavior and a severe conflict of interest, after a client filed a formal complaint regarding the handling of his property dispute case against an ex-wife.

The case began in September 2018 when the client hired the lawyer to manage property disputes in the Paphos Family Court. Although a temporary order was issued in February 2019 to prevent the disposal of property in Emba, the lawyer failed to register it with the District Lands Office. On June 10, 2021, the lawyer withdrew the client's application without instructions or notice. Furthermore, he joined the law firm representing the client’s ex-wife while still technically under contract with the original client. The client discovered these actions through his own inquiries in late 2023, by which time the legal claim had become time-barred.

In a 2024 civil lawsuit, the lawyer was ordered to pay the victim 78,000 euros in damages via a consent judgment. While one report mentions a fine of 80,000 euros, other records confirm the 78,000-euro compensation figure.