The process of litigation in Cyprus takes place in the Republic's civil courts and is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules.

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 old saying "justice delayed is justice denied" is not just rhetorical, it is a practical truth. The longer you wait, the fewer tools remain available to protect your interests.

This is because depending on the place of issuance of the judgment, different rules apply. In addition, these rules are often prescribed by international treaties and conventions.

The world is facing an unprecedented crisis testing every system of public health as well as societies at every level: political, social and economic.

In Cyprus, contracts can arise not only from explicit agreements but also from actions that signal consent to an offer's terms. This concept, known as agreement by conduct, is crucial for determining...

In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection of Undisclosed Know-How and Business Information (Trade Secrets) from Unlawful Acquisition, Use and Disclosure Law of 2020 (Law 164(I)/2020), which transposed Directive (EU) 2016/943 into domestic law (the “Law”).

Cyprus yacht registration involves more than simple filing procedures, requiring careful attention to ownership eligibility, registration types, prior registry status, and supporting documentation.

An acquisition is a corporate transaction wherein a company purchases the majority or all another company's shares or assets.

Cyprus remains one of the most widely used jurisdictions in Europe for holding companies, regional headquarters, and cross-border investment structures. Its EU status, legal framework...

A Cyprus share sale changes who owns the company; it does not give the company a clean slate. The contracts, employees, licences, assets and liabilities stay with the same legal entity. So do its tax exposures, defective records, disputes and compliance failures. The buyer acquires the shares and, through them, the economic consequences of the company’s past.

Purchasing immovable property in Cyprus requires thorough legal due diligence to avoid serious complications. From verifying ownership and checking for mortgages to understanding Title Deed requirements and contractual protections, these ten essential legal checks can help protect buyers from costly mistakes and ensure a smooth property transaction.

Choosing a company name in Cyprus is a key step in the company formation process. The name identifies the business and distinguishes it from other entities.

The strategic location of Cyprus between three continents has always been considered ideal for trading purposes.

A point that often causes confusion is the assumption that a Cyprus company can be registered immediately once instructions are given.

The Marex tort is a tortious cause of action predicated on the defendant's alleged intentional violation of the claimant's rights in a judgment debt. The existence (and birth) of the tort...

On 12 May 2022 the Cypriot Parliament voted in favour of the establishment of two independent courts of first instance, namely a Commercial Court and an Admiralty Court...

Commercial fraud is not a cause of action in itself.

This article outlines the many ways in which under Cypriot law businesses can protect their interests in their commercial dealings.

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.