In simple terms, branding is the process of quantifying the value of a company, product, or service. It is the set of characteristics, benefits, and attributes that define a particular brand.

The protection of intellectual property rights in the music industry is a key factor in preserving and advancing musical creation; for this reason...

The bird has already flown away. In its place, a spectacularly non-distinctive letter.

Litigation is the central method through which disputes are resolved. The aim of this article is to set out a salient feature of the Civil Procedure Rules...

The Supreme Court of Cyprus recently ruled on the applicability of the doctrine ex turpi causa non oritur actio (‘from a dishonourable cause an action does not arise'), confirming the position...

In a recent judgment issued in the context of a certiorari (prerogative order) application, and in which the writer was involved, the Supreme Court of Cyprus examined the following issues:•How service of court documents...

The Cypriot Parliament is facing significant changes in legislation concerning jointly-owned buildings and property transfers...

On the 30 June 2023, the Amending Law 51(I) of 2023 which amends the Income Tax Law of 2022 (118(I)/2002) (hereinafter the "Income Tax Law") and more specifically sub-article 23A of Article 8 was published...

On the strength of the parliamentary resolution of the Cyprus House of Representatives, on the 14th July 2017, the rule of 183 days, as regards the determination of tax residency of individual persons in Cyprus...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission has issued Circular C268 subject to which it has clarified its position in relation to the trading of derivatives in virtual currencies.

Technological disruption to the legal profession profoundly reforms the manner in which law firms operate in the legal industry.

The conflict involving Iraq, Israel, and the United States is having a significant impact on the global shipping industry. This is mainly because the Middle East is a very important region for both trade and energy supplies...

In response to the volatile security situation in Israel, and while the backlog of ships at Israeli ports grows, on the 25th October 2023 the Shipping Deputy Ministry of Cyprus...

The need to protect creditors in cross-border private disputes has led the EU to establish specialised procedures for the effective recovery of debts, in particular...

In the recent judgement, Christoforatos IKE v. CBD OIL SHOP LTD and others, Claim No. 1422/21, 6/7/2022, the District Court of Larnaca reinstated the importance...

On Wednesday February 19th 2025, European Union ambassadors reached an agreement on the EU's 16th package of sanctions against Russia. The new measures include a ban on primary aluminum imports...

In a significant ruling (C-60/23), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has provided clarification on the VAT treatment of electric vehicle (EV) charging services...

The judgement given in Anthony Debono et v. Avukat Generali et., may prove to be a milestone in Maltese rent laws.

recent landmark decision by the First Hall of the Civil Court has confirmed for the first time that in order for a precautionary warrant to remain in force, it must be preceded or followed (within 20 days), by a court...

The European Union is preparing its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, with the European Commission finalizing the proposal and presenting it to Member States. The package primarily targets Russia's shadow fleet...