Yaakov (Jack) Aykout Afik, the Largest Property Developer in Cyprus, Sues President Nikos Christodoulides and the Republic of Cyprus for Hundreds of Millions of Euros in Monetary Damages Over Proceedings Against Him and His Business in Turkish Cyprus

The proceedings against the Republic of Cyprus are based on the 1998 Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments Treaty, an international arbitration treaty between the Republic of Cyprus and the state of Israel, of which Afik is a citizen. 

NICOSIA, Cyprus, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Afik is seeking hundreds of millions euros in damages from Cyprus for the breach of its obligations under the treaty, resulting in lost sales, impairment to existing property inventory, damage to his reputation, and millions of euros in legal expenses.

In addition, Afik and his father, Mr. Shimon Aykout, are seeking millions in compensation for the wrongful and ongoing incarceration of Mr. Aykout, a 75-year-old cancer patient, held without trial for nine months in general population prison on criminal charges alleging he illegally traded in land once belonging to Greek Cypriot refugees who fled the Turkish side of Cyprus 50 years ago, when Turkey invaded the Island.

In his claims against Cyprus, Afik is relying on the expert legal opinion of Cambridge Professor Eyal Benvenisti, submitted to the European Court for Human Rights.  Link: https://www.berkman.co.il/benbenishti

Ron Berkman, lead council for Jack Afik said "This is a landmark case, potentially opening the door for thousands to sue Cyprus for billions of euro in damages to their property investments and the economy of Northern Cyprus."

Afik is represented by Gherson Solicitors LLP from 19 Harcourt Street London and Ron Berkman.

Contact
Ron Berkman +972506963000
Ronib@berkman.co.il

Jack Afik
Jack@afikgroup.com
+905488673972

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