Cyprus: Civil Law

Res judicata prevents parties from relitigating matters already decided, but its application in Cyprus commercial litigation involves distinct rules for repeated causes of action, previously determined issues...

Cyprus has established a comprehensive framework for commercial litigation and dispute resolution, featuring newly reformed civil procedure rules, specialized courts, and robust interim remedies. The jurisdiction offers sophisticated enforcement mechanisms for both domestic and foreign judgments, while maintaining strong arbitration infrastructure aligned with international standards.

The Court of Appeal of Cyprus issued a landmark judgment clarifying critical principles regarding child maintenance following parental separation. The decision addresses contentious issues including the allocation...

Trespass — the unlawful and direct interference with immovable property — continues to be one of the most pressing threats to landowners' rights in Cyprus.

Cyprus has emerged as a promising, prominent destination for business and litigation alike. Nowadays, when it comes to the strategic selection of jurisdiction, Cyprus is considered one of the key players...

On January 30, 2025, the Court of Appeal issued an important decision concerning the judgment of the Labour Disputes Court in Civil Appeals 311/2022 and 333/2022.

Core reform in civil litigation in Cyprus is underway with the implementation of the Civil Procedure Rules (draft of 2020) (the "Rules") which will enter into force in September 2023...

As an EU Member State, Cyprus is currently bound by Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012 (‘the EU Regulation') on Jurisdiction and the Recognition and Enforcement of Judgments in Civil...

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