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On this Holy Thursday, a moment of reflection and quiet perspective,
as we approach Easter, we wish you peace and renewal.

To those who have already celebrated, we hope it was a joyful one.

Warm wishes from Raphael Legal.

The agenda for our upcoming - webinar is now available.
In collaboration with factum legal, Maria Raphael (Raphael Legal) and ARUN GUPTA (Factum Legal) will share practical insights on cross-border M&A, market entry, and structuring, drawing from both the Indian and Cyprus perspectives.

Registration remains open: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

7 April 2026
4:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM EET
Online (Zoom)

India Cyprus cross-border activity is increasing, but structuring it correctly is where real value is created.

Raphael Legal (Cyprus), in collaboration with factum legal (India), is hosting a webinar on cross-border M&A and entity establishment between India and Cyprus.

Registration is now open: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

The session will explore key legal and practical considerations, including:
▪ Structuring cross-border M&A between India and the hashtag
▪ Market entry into the EU via Cyprus
▪ Entity establishment and structuring considerations
▪ Key trends in India - EU investment activity
Speakers
ARUN GUPTA, Managing Partner, Factum Legal (India)
Maria Raphael, Managing Director, Raphael Legal (Cyprus)
Date: 7 April 2026
Time: 4:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM EET
Format: Online (Zoom)

This session is designed for companies, investors and advisors exploring cross-border opportunities across the India-Cyprus corridor.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gaBXezrP

Wishing a joyful and peaceful to all our clients, partners, and friends celebrating around the world.
May this occasion bring you and your loved ones health, happiness, and prosperity.

Maria Raphael, Managing Partner at Raphael Legal, participated in a panel on Blockchain & Cybersecurity: Preparing for the Cyber Resilience Act and NIS2, organised by INATBA - International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications and the European Commission.

The discussion addressed the practical implications of the Cyber Resilience Act for blockchain ecosystems, including lifecycle security, conformity assessment and the role of European harmonised standards in enabling market access.

Raphael Legal advises on EU cybersecurity and digital regulation, including the and .

Happy Holi!

Today we celebrate Holi with , honoring renewal, life, and endless possibility.

At Raphael Legal, the message of Holi, light overcoming darkness and the promise of new beginnings, resonates strongly with us, especially in times that remind us how important hope and renewal are.

Season’s greetings from Raphael Legal ✨

Every year brings its own turns and transitions.
We are here for all of it.

Warm wishes for a joyful festive season and the year ahead.

Cyprus successfully hosted the European Technical Committee CLC/TC 47X “Semiconductor Devices and Trusted Chips” on 12–13 November in Limassol.

The hosting was made possible with the support of Raphael Legal, Privacy Minders and KINEAS.

Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation - CYS welcomed representatives from countries including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Israel, and Finland for two days of productive discussions and technical collaboration.

The mission of CLC/TC 47X focuses on developing common European standards for trusted semiconductors, microcircuits, and microelectronic systems, contributing to the implementation of the Cyber Resilience Act and to Europe’s digital resilience.
CYS continues to strengthen Cyprus’s role in the international standardization and cybersecurity landscape.

Cen and Cenelec - European Standardization European Commission

Day 1, CLC/TC 47X Plenary and Working Group Meetings

Atlantica Miramare Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus | 🗓️ 12 November 2025

Hosted by the Cyprus Organisation for Standardisation - CYS

Raphael Legal and Privacy Minders led by their founder and Managing Director, Maria Raphael, are proud to support the Plenary and the Technical Committee 47X meetings on and Trusted , developing the chips to support the implementation of the European Cyber Resilience Act.

We are delighted to share sponsorship of this important event, along with KINEAS, represented by its Managing Director, Constantinos Tsiourtos.

has been a firm contributor of European standardization in secure and trusted hardware technologies.

Today’s sessions bring together experts from:

🔹 WG1 – Microprocessors and with security-related functionalities
🔹 WG2 – Tamper Resistant and Controllers
🔹 WG3 – SmartCards and Secure Element Platforms
🔹 WG4 – ASIC & FPGA with security-related functionalities

The work of TC 47X contributes directly to the development of harmonized standards for Important and Critical Products under the EU Cyber Resilience Act, reinforcing trust in Europe’s semiconductor ecosystem.

Cen and Cenelec - European Standardization European Commission

🇨🇾 65 Years of Cyprus Independence

«Θέλει αρετήν και τόλμην η ελευθερία.»

Ανδρέας Κάλβος, Έλληνας ποιητής, Εἰς Σάμον (Λυρικά, 1826)

“Freedom requires virtue and courage.”

Andreas Kalvos, Greek poet, To Samos (Lyric Poems, 1826)

Today, we honor the courage and sacrifice that gave birth to the Republic of Cyprus, and the responsibility to keep striving for freedom.

Happy 65th Independence Day, Cyprus.

Major tax changes are coming to Cyprus in 2025–2026. From the global minimum tax to new corporate and personal incentives, these reforms will reshape the landscape for businesses and individuals. Raphael Legal is here to guide you through.