Enforcement Of Foreign Judgments Laws And Regulations Cyprus 2025

As of 01/09/2023, the new Civil Procedure Rules (the "Rules") will apply to new cases filed from that date onwards. However, the Court has the discretionary power to extend the application...

Firstly, there are two laws governing arbitration proceedings in Cyprus: domestic arbitration proceedings are governed by the Arbitration Law of 1944, Cap. 4...

It is not uncommon for high-value commercial disputes to give rise to jurisdictional issues, particularly where they involve multiple defendants domiciled in different jurisdictions or where one or more parties have entered into agreements containing jurisdiction clauses. The reason is straightforward: if the Court determines that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter, the proceedings may effectively come to an end at the outset. Accordingly, the issue of jurisdiction must be determined by the Court as a preliminary matter and at the earliest stage of proceedings.

In a recent decision of the District Court of Nicosia, it has been held that Cyprus Courts have jurisdiction to adjudicate on applications for enforcement of foreign judgments and foreign arbitral Awards...

The concept of ‘pre-action protocol' was introduced with the New Civil Procedural Rules that were implemented on the 1st of September 2023 and constitute a milestone in the evolution of civil litigation in Cyprus.

The mechanism of the preliminary reference stands as one of the cornerstones of European Union law. It establishes a channel of judicial cooperation between the national courts of Member States and the Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU"), ensuring the uniform interpretation and application of EU law across all Member States. Understanding this mechanism, and in particular the conditions under which a Cypriot court may invoke it, is of considerable practical importance for any party appearing in proceedings that raise a question of EU law.

Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) guarantees the right to a fair trial, which includes the right of access to a court.

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has issued a landmark ruling establishing that the state's obligation to investigate missing persons from the 1974 Turkish invasion is triggered automatically by disappearance under suspicious circumstances, regardless of whether remains have been located. The judgment clarifies that humanitarian efforts through the Committee on Missing Persons do not substitute for the required criminal investigation, and that neither political considerations nor practical difficulties justify f

Defamation claims can have profound consequences for individuals and businesses, making it essential to understand the legal defenses available.

Cypriot case law from December 2024 onwards has raised important issues of international law, offering significant guidance on international jurisdiction, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and state immunity.

Cyprus has enacted a new sanctions framework that criminalises the violation or circumvention of EU restrictive measures.

In Cyprus, the obligation to pay common expenses is a cornerstone of communal property ownership, ensuring the maintenance and functionality of shared spaces in multi-unit buildings.

Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) guarantees the right to a fair trial, which includes the right of access to a court.

Defamation claims can have profound consequences for individuals and businesses, making it essential to understand the legal defenses available.

In Cyprus, lease agreements for real estate that extend beyond 15 years can be registered with the Department of Land and Surveys. Once registered, the agreement grants a real right to the tenant...

Cypriot case law from December 2024 onwards has raised important issues of international law, offering significant guidance on international jurisdiction, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and state immunity.

The legal landscape for expert evidence has undergone an important transformation with the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules 2023.

Contracts voidable under duress are classified into two categories. The first category includes contracts in which there is no element of a special relationship between the parties.

A concise guide to deadlines, grounds of annulment and the duties of public authorities

The case concerned the provident fund for employees of Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd and its subsidiaries. Harutune L. Arakelian retired on 31 December 2008 after 42 years of service and claimed compensation for losses arising from the Fund’s management. Following his death, Andriani Arakelian continued the proceedings as administratrix of his estate.