Purchasing a property is one of life's most significant financial decisions.

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.

A divorce decree may end the marriage, but it does not always end the duty to support. Cyprus tackles the question of alimony for ex spouses in Law 232/1991 on marital property relations.

In Cyprus, the defences of waiver and promissory estoppel are often raised to block claims where a party appears to have abandoned a right or made a promise not to enforce it.

Certain agreements are void under Cyprus Contracts Law (Cap. 149), including those involving illegal purposes, lack of consideration, restrictions on marriage or trade, ambiguous terms, and betting. Awareness of these provisions helps ensure legally enforceable contracts.

A Claimant who successfully applies in Court for an injunction freezing the assets of a party places themselves in a very strong position from the outset of a dispute...

In a recent judgment dated 28 May 2025 were our office co-handled the case succesfuly on behalf of the tenants, the Rent Control Court of Nicosia dismissed an application for the determination and increase of rent relating to a commercial premises, holding that it lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the matter

Most Cypriot divorces today are granted because the relationship has "broken down so strongly that carrying on is unbearable."

The rule of law is the cornerstone of any democratic legal system. Compliance with court orders is not merely a procedural formality—it is a substantive obligation that ensures legal certainty, safeguards justice, and preserves public trust in the judicial process.

In today's flexible work culture, many professionals—journalists, consultants, salespeople—operate under titles like "freelancer" or "partner." But is that really what the law sees?

Liquidators under Cyprus Companies Law (Article 233) are empowered to manage and dissolve insolvent companies effectively. Their duties include asset management, creditor negotiations, debt recovery, and compliance with judicial oversight, ensuring fair and transparent liquidation outcomes.

The recent judgment of the Cyprus Court of Appeal in CCSRE Real Estate Company Ltd v. Theodorou Menelaou (Crim. App. 94/2022, 31.10.2025) brings to the forefront a long-standing yet sensitive issue: when does a tenant's continued occupation of a property

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...

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

Cypriot case law from December 2024 onwards has raised important issues of international law, offering significant guidance on international jurisdiction, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and state immunity.

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 family law disputes, few issues are as sensitive—and as pivotal—as who decides for the child once parents separate.

Allows a shareholder to apply to Court on the ground that the company's affairs are being conducted in a manner oppressive to some of the members (including the applicant).

Many prospective parents assume that adoption begins with lawyers and judges. In truth, the first—and most delicate—stage is "placement": moving the child into the daily care of the people who hope to become Mum and Dad.