Cyprus: International Law

Cross-border parental responsibility disputes raise complex questions of jurisdiction, particularly where children have become settled in another country. The Cyprus Court of Appeal recently examined whether Cypriot courts had jurisdiction over four children who had relocated to Germany, where they were living, attending school, and integrating socially.

Cyprus serves as a critical international enforcement jurisdiction for cross-border disputes, offering multiple legal pathways for recognising and enforcing foreign judgments against assets, corporate structures, and property. The procedural route chosen—whether through EU regulations, Hague Conventions, bilateral treaties, domestic legislation, or common law—can materially affect speed, cost, and ultimate recoverability for creditors seeking to execute judgments obtained abroad.

In light of ongoing geopolitical tensions, the European Union (EU) has announced significant steps to address the increasing hybrid threats and destabilising activities orchestrated by Russia against the EU...

The Supreme Court of Cyprus ruled that a bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Poland became inapplicable after both countries joined the European Union.

International trade inevitably operates in an environment of risk. While businesses anticipate ordinary commercial risks, geopolitical developments can create sudden disruptions that are beyond the control...

In today's complex regulatory environment, businesses engaging in international trade must navigate a wide array of compliance requirements.

On 11 June 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the “Court”) delivered its judgment in Case C-81/24, Jenec. The case concerned the relationship between the right of access to a payment account with basic features under Directive 2014/92/EU (the “Payment Accounts Directive”) and the AML/CFT obligations imposed on financial institutions under Directive (EU) 2015/849 (the “AML Directive”).

The European Union has significantly expanded its Russia sanctions regime by designating 34 individuals and 47 entities across multiple sectors, including military-industrial operations, shadow fleet energy transport, disinformation campaigns, and human rights violations connected to Alexei Navalny's death. These measures extend beyond Russian borders to target third-country facilitators in China, UAE, Turkey, and other jurisdictions, demonstrating the EU's evolving approach to disrupting international sanc

Cyprus is investigating whether subsidiaries of the Essar Group may have breached or circumvented EU sanctions through transactions with Russia's VTB Bank. The probe centers on allegations that debt obligations were strategically moved from Cyprus to Mauritius in 2022, potentially to avoid sanctions restrictions.