George studied law in Athens and then went on to get a Masters degree (LL.M.) from the University of Southampton in Shipping Law. Following this he received an M.Sc from the International Relations Department of London School of Economics and then a Ph.D in law from the University of Southampton in Public International and Shipping law.
George is qualified in Cyprus (Member of the Cyprus Bar Association), Greece (Member of the Athens Bar Association) and England & Wales (Roll of Solicitors). He has worked for the City law firm of Holman, Fenwick & Willan before joining L. Papaphilippou & Co in Nicosia as a Partner for five years. In 2003 he started up Pamboridis LLC with offices in Nicosia and Athens.
He is the author of the book International Shipping Law: Legislation and Enforcement published by Kluwer Law International, the book Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Cyprus released in September 2012, and of numerous legal articles.
Apart from being a lawyer, George is also a politician. He serves as a Member of the House of Representatives for Nicosia, since 24 May 2026. Previously, in July 2015, he was appointed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus as the Minister of Health. During his tenure, which concluded in February 2018, he spearheaded the Reform of the Health Sector, including the introduction of the National Health System (GeSY).
The basic principle, central prerequisite and condition for the application of the TUPE Law is that the “transfer” must concern: Therefore, in order to determine whether a particular transaction falls within the scope of the TUPE Law, particular importance is attached to whether (a) an organized group of resources has been transferred and, furthermore, (b) […]
Mandatory Electronic Registration: Under the Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Law 25(I)/2023 and based on Regulation ΚΔΠ455/2024, an important administrative obligation has been imposed on all employers of the private sector to submit the essential terms of employment of all their employees to the government electronic platform “ERGANI”. Employers who fail to comply risk facing […]
This article examines the extensive power of the Attorney General in Cyprus to suspend criminal prosecutions (nolle prosequi), highlighting how the lack of clear legal criteria, transparency, and external oversight raises significant concerns for accountability and public trust in the justice system. It outlines how European institutions and judicial bodies have repeatedly criticized this framework […]