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.

In Cyprus, the legal provisions governing the appointment of receivers and managers are crucial for the proper management of a company's assets amid financial distress.

The world of international trade has always been accompanied by risk. Yet few events can disrupt a business as quickly as a geopolitical crisis beyond anyone's control.

In September 2025, the Department of the Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (the "DRCIP") issued two important announcements outlining new obligations for companies and partnerships in Cyprus.

Economies globally are passing through severe turbulence. As if the adverse effects of the pandemic were not enough, the recent crisis in Ukraine and its financial consequences are causing increasing macro...

In our days, there is an abundance of opinion that blockchain technology could spark a revolution.

A pledge is the delivery of goods as security for payment of a debt or performance of a promise in accordance with section 130 of the Cyprus Contract Law, Cap 149 (the "Law").

A company may, for a variety of reasons, choose to remove a director from office. In this respect, due consideration should be given to what statutory or constitutional devices are available for...

Cyprus has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for international investors, entrepreneurs, and business owners seeking both commercial opportunities and quality of life.

Over the last years, Cyprus has been actively courting foreign direct investment into the country, offering a number of attractive incentives to establish the island as a world-class destination for international business activity.

A surprising number of Cypriot property buyers discover—often years after paying the full price—that their sale contract was never lodged at the Land Registry.

May force majeure be relied on by a party to a contract, even if the parties have not included a force majeure clause?...

In practice, we are increasingly seeing clients approach us not only with tax or succession questions...

Prior to the commencement of the Law, the House of Representatives, voted to amend the constitution and in particular article 4(3), so as to allow...

Cross-border legal and commercial activity between the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the European Union has entered a new era.

When a Cyprus company defaults on payment, creditors face a critical challenge: securing assets before they disappear. This analysis examines the strategic steps creditors must take—from evidence gathering and corporate due diligence to freezing orders and disclosure remedies—to maximize recovery prospects before judgment becomes meaningless.

The underlying principle of Cypriot Land Law is that every interest or right over or affecting immovable property is registered and can be traced in the Registries of the Lands and Surveys Department ...

Cyprus has become an increasingly attractive destination for Lebanese investors seeking stability, access to EU markets, and efficient legal structuring.

Cyprus continues to strengthen its position as a reputable and strategically attractive international business hub in today's increasingly regulated global environment.

Modern business operates in an environment of constant legal exposure. Regulatory frameworks evolve rapidly, commercial risks are increasingly...