The Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) and the Cyprus Bar Association (CyBAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 3 November 2026, establishing a framework for closer cooperation between the legal and compliance professions in Cyprus.
The MoU was signed by Theodoros Stavrou, Chair of the CCA, and Nicolas Tsardellis, Vice President of the Cyprus Bar Association.
The collaboration aims to strengthen professional expertise, promote knowledge exchange and encourage joint initiatives in areas of common interest, including anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT), sanctions, regulatory risk management and corporate governance.
Under the MoU, the two Associations will explore opportunities for joint training programmes, seminars, research and professional events, while also encouraging dialogue on legislative and regulatory developments and participation in relevant public consultations.
This cooperation reflects the growing interconnection between legal and compliance responsibilities in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. By bringing together complementary expertise, the partnership seeks to support professional development, strengthen compliance practices and promote greater engagement between the two professional communities.
The CCA welcomes this collaboration as part of its continued commitment to strengthening the compliance profession and fostering meaningful cooperation with key professional and institutional stakeholders in Cyprus.
