The traditional approach of English courts had been to protect the sanctity of agreements between parties in the event a dispute by safeguarding arbitration agreements.

The modern law of the Republic of Cyprus has its origins in a wide variety of different legal systems reflecting the island's turbulent historical past prior to its gaining independence in 1960.

The modern law of the Republic of Cyprus has its origins in a wide variety of different legal systems reflecting the island's turbulent historical past prior to its gaining independence in 1960.

From the 15th March 2024, a new set of legal provisions started to apply whenever a Cyprus Company is converted from a Cyprus company to one of the companies of the Member States of the European Union or when a company from a Member State of the European Union is converted to a Cyprus company. This is due to the amendment of the Companies Law (No.3) of 2024 (Law 26(I)/2024) (the “Amendment Law”) that transposed into domestic law the provisions of Directive (EU) 2019/2121 (the “Mobility Directive”) that amended Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border conversions.

The Republic of Cyprus didn't remain unaffected from the outbreak of the new coronavirus disease (hereinafter "COVID - 19").

A lot of people believe "branding" is a new trend that's playing an indispensable role in creating successful businesses.

Cyprus has steadily strengthened its tax framework in line with evolving international standards on transparency, substance, and anti-avoidance.

During 2025, the Cyprus Government undertook a comprehensive review of the country's tax framework, with reforms approved on 22 December 2025 and effective from 1 January 2026.

Cyprus is one of Europe's most attractive maritime centres, a jurisdiction that offers not only a reputable flag, but a complete package for shipowners, ship managers, and maritime investors.

As part of commercial transactions in Cyprus, certain agreements are required to be stamped in accordance with the provisions of the Stamp Duty Law 19(I)/1963, as amended (the "Law").

The issue of jurisdiction was at the centre of a recent action in the Limassol District Court, which dismissed the claimant's case at an early stage after hearing an application filed by the defendant...

Online intermediation services can be considered key to business models, trade and innovation, which can improve consumer welfare, and which can be used by both private and public sectors.

The recent judgment of the New Supreme Court of Cyprus, dated 10 September 2025, in Civil Appeal No. 74/2017 highlights a classic yet often misunderstood issue in company and contract law: when a contract entered into before the incorporation of a company binds the company itself, and when it binds personally the individual who signed it.

The European Commission has long recognised the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution or 4IR (also known as Industry 4.0) globally.

Cyprus companies must update addresses and confirm beneficial owners by Dec 31, 2025, to avoid fines and deregistration risks.

There is not a single legal definition of commercial fraud, as this concept covers a wide range of areas.

Cyprus has enacted Law 112(I)/2026, introducing significant amendments to its Personal Insolvency Laws that broaden eligibility criteria for Debt Relief Orders and Personal Repayment Plans. The reforms strengthen protections for debtors and guarantors while simplifying evidential requirements, fundamentally reshaping how individuals can address overwhelming debt obligations.

At AGPLAW, we have been at the forefront of Cyprus financial services law for two decades, helping clients understand and explore the complex market of EU-regulated asset management...

On March 18 2015 the Supreme Court examined Appeal 109/2009 against a decision made by the Limassol District Court to set aside orders obtained by Tlais Enterprises Limited to seal and serve...

The Supreme Court's recent decision in Associated Agencies Limited v Roha Premicum [sic] Potato Limited considered the principles of agency and functions of bills of lading and provided a useful summary of this area of law.