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

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.

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.

Section 9 of the Civil Procedure Law, Cap 6 provides for the granting of ex–parte interim Orders. Section 9 is a procedural section at the core, but for one provision, subsection (1) of Section 9, ...

Criminal proceedings represent one of the most serious forms of state power against an individual. Even before any conviction, the initiation of criminal proceedings may severely affect a person’s reputation, professional standing, personal freedom, and psychological well-being. For this reason, the law recognises that criminal process must not be used abusively, vindictively, or as a mechanism of pressure in private or commercial disputes.

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

The Appeal Court's decision in Civil Appeal No. 366/2019 (Panayiotis Tsielepis v. Nichropa Developers Ltd) provides a significant analysis of the principles of unjust enrichment, clarifying the legal framework under which restitution ...

In light of the provisions of the Order of the Minister of Health, Regulatory Administrative Act 6/2021 and the need to take drastic measures for the prevention of the spread of the coronavirus

As Cyprus has emerged as an international business centre, Cyprus companies and Cypriot residents often act within the context of international corporate structures and participate in international business transactions.

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...

Our legal analysis of the case CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025)...

Cyprus Courts, have jurisdiction to issue any interim order, in all cases, in which it appears to the Court, just and convenient to do so, provided that the following conditions are satisfied by the applicant/plaintiff:

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...

In Cyprus, a court judgment in favour of a claimant establishes more than just moral or factual vindication – it creates a legally binding obligation...

There are two tiers of courts in Cyprus, i.e., the Supreme Court and the subordinate courts.

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has exclusive jurisdiction to act as Admiralty Court. By virtue of Sections 19(a) and 29(2)(a) of the Courts of Justice Law of 1960...

Harris Kyriakides LLC contributes the Cyprus chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Litigation & Dispute Resolution 2020.