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More specifically, the measures introduced cover four categories and aim to strengthen the Depositaries' position in case where a Depositary elects to delegate its safe keeping functions.

Firstly, there are two laws governing arbitration proceedings in Cyprus: domestic arbitration proceedings are governed by the Arbitration Law of 1944, Cap. 4 (hereinafter "Cap. 4")...

For years, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disclosures of companies (broadly referring to a company’s environmental impact, social practices and internal governance structure), were largely driven by reputational incentives and sustainable financing, showcasing a “green” or “responsible” corporate branding.

As a general remark, in Cyprus, information as to the location and position of the assets of a party is not publicly available, in the sense that in the absence of a court judgment/order...

On the 4th June 2018, the Republic of Cyprus along with 21 other Member States and Norway agreed to sign a Declaration creating a European Blockchain Partnership for the specific purpose of establishing a European Blockchain Services Infrastructure.

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.

Cyprus offers a dynamic and advantageous framework for mergers and reorganisations both within its borders and across the European Union.

The person to whom the functions are delegated must have the necessary expertise and experience to perform the activities in question.

Cyprus offers a dynamic and advantageous framework for mergers and reorganisations both within its borders and across the European Union. There are apparent and well-known advantages of merging two companies:

The majority of lenders in Cyprus continue to be credit and finance institutions for locally-based projects, whilst international banks commonly finance larger projects and/or international...

The majority of lenders in Cyprus continue to be credit and finance institutions for locally-based projects, whilst international banks commonly finance larger projects and/or international projects...

Cyprus has traditionally been a significant destination for the setting up of international business companies (IBCs) (that is to say companies with foreign interests).

The concept of the trust as we know it in our days dates back to the Crusaders in the 12th Century and is based on the Anglo-Saxon legal system.

Types of Business Entities, Their Residence and Basic Tax Treatment...

Please provide an overview of the documentation (or framework of documentation) on which derivatives transactions are typically entered into in your jurisdiction.

The law in Cyprus on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments provides for various legal frameworks, the applicability of which depends on the originating country in which the judgment was issued.

Stavros Pavlou, Eleana Christofi and Stylianos Trillides contribute the exclusive Cyprus chapter and provide an overview of the law and practice of force majeure in Cyprus, addressing topics such as