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Guidance from the Cyprus Court of Appeal on interim injunctions involving fraud allegations
A recent ruling by the Cyprus Court of Appeal provides key insights into the standards required for granting such injunctions, especially where fraud and conspiracy are alleged.
IIC Hosts Seminar on Inheritance Law: Delivered by Nicolas Kyriakides
The Insurance Institute of Cyprus (IIC) recently conducted a one-day seminar titled “Succession and Insurance,” featuring a presentation by our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides. This seminar provided a comprehensive introduction to inheritance law, specifically addressing its - Read More...
NIS2 Directive: A new era in cybersecurity compliance
The NIS2 Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2555) is a comprehensive cybersecurity regulation aimed at strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure across the EU. It expands on the original NIS Directive, widening its scope, imposing stricter security - Read More...
EU Justice Scoreboard 2024: Cypriot Justice Remains at the Bottom of Europe
Despite Cyprus’ legislative efforts to enhance its judicial system, Cyprus remains behind other EU countries in the number and scope of adopted measures, leading to the lowest overall performance within the European Union.
New developments in European state aid for aviation and the impact on Cyprus
The European aviation sector is undergoing significant regulatory scrutiny, particularly concerning state aid provided to airlines and airport operators. Recent decision by the European Commission has brought to light the complexities that EU member states - Read More...
Court of Justice of the European Union clarifies notarial services in light of Russian Sanctions
On 5 September 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union delivered a landmark judgment in Case C-109/23, ruling that a notary’s authentication of property sales involving Russian companies does not breach the EU - Read More...
Court of Appeal’s significant judgment on Rome II Regulation in Nicholls v AXA
On 27 June 2024, the English Court of Appeal delivered a judgment in Nicholls v AXA Assistance Group T/A AXA Travel Insurance [2024] EWCA Civ 718, addressing crucial issues under the Rome II Regulation (“Rome - Read More...
Amendments to the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113: streamlining cross-border conversions
Effective as of 15 March 2024, new legal provisions apply to Cyprus companies converting to companies in other EU Member States and vice versa.
Harris Kyriakides Completes Major Digital Enhancement Programme
Harris Kyriakides is excited to announce the successful completion of our digital enhancement project, undertaken and co-funded as part of the European Union’s Cohesion Policy Programme “Thalia 2021-2027”.
Supreme Court Directive on adjudication of claims related to credit facilities
The Supreme Court issued a directive on July 26, 2024, stating that for cases arising from or related to credit facilities, a relevant notice must be submitted to the registry of the court where the - Read More...
Judgment of the Court of Appeal regarding trapped buyers
The judgment addresses whether the decision of the Director of the Land Registry to transfer the property in the name of a trapped buyer and release the mortgage is consistent with the Constitution.
Introduction of the the EU AI Act
The EU’s new AI Act establishes a set of comprehensive rules for the regulation of AI, aiming to safeguard fundamental rights and ensure ethical AI use within Europe and beyond.