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When a foreign national is detained in Cyprus, their first court appearance becomes a critical juncture where decisions about continued detention, bail conditions, or travel restrictions are made. The court weighs multiple factors including the severity of allegations, investigation status, and the individual's ties to Cyprus, while early legal representation proves essential in navigating these proceedings. Understanding how passport status and departure plans influence detention decisions can significantl

In the last few years Cyprus has experienced cases of environmental damages.

Starting January 1st, 2023, the Public Service Commission (Evaluation of Employees) Regulations 2022, as outlined in the Regulatory Administrative Act 28/2022...

The enforcement of foreign judgments in Cyprus can be effected, either under statute (i.e. provided there is a bilateral arrangement between the Republic of Cyprus and the country of issue of...

In her article, Ms. Middleton, acknowledges the importance of the digital transformation of the courts and of e-justice in general. However, at the same time she proposes that, during the...

The Supreme Court of Cyprus in the leading case SEAMARK -V- LASALA, has inter alia held that under Cypriot law it is not prerequisite

A Cyprus Appellate Court has ruled that a Certificate of enforceability under Article 54 of EU Regulation 44/2001 confirms the issuing court's verification that the judgment falls within the regulation's scope. The court followed European Court precedent establishing that enforcement procedures preclude subsequent review by the addressed Member State's courts regarding whether the underlying action falls within the regulation's ambit.

Cypriot First Instance Court, decided to issue discovery orders of a Norwich Pharmacal type and a Bankers Trust type, against a Cypriot Bank, to assist the Plaintiffs, who were allegedly, the victims of wrongdoings.

A decision relied upon to set up res judicata, must involve an adjudication on the merits, in contradiction to an adjudication, resting on the absence of requisite formalities.

In a recent decision, the Court recognized its power to appoint a Receiver by a way of equitable execution of a judgment.

The well-known aspect of independence and objectivity in expert witness has once again been confirmed in the recent case of EXP v Barker together with the importance of full and frank disclosure...

The issuance of a Norwich Pharmacal Order for the disclosure of documents and information, is an important tool in the hands of litigants because it permits a claimant to obtain information...

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...

On 11/07/2023, the Appeal Court in Cyprus heard a case where the Russian Federation had requested the extradition of a Russian in order to stand trial for the crime of theft of funds from the federal budget...

It has been held that the service of a writ of summons to defendant foreign companies whose directors are Cyprus residents, shall be done after obtaining special leave.

The Supreme Court of Cyprus recently overturned a First Instance Judgment which had dismissed an Action of the plaintiff who had filed, outside the time limit, the Summons for Directions...

In a recent Supreme Court case, the court examined whether the first instance judge as was the allegation of the appellants, erroneously concluded that the requirements under Article IV(1)(a) were not fulfilled.

In the recent case of Ukrainian Vodka Company Ltd v Nemiroff International Limited,the Applicant requested an order of the Court permitting the enforcement of two Arbitral Awards...