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CJEU Diarra Ruling on FIFA’s Transfer Regulations: Implications for international football and Cypriot clubs
17 December 2024 | 5 mins read

Introduction In October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) issued a ground-breaking judgment regarding FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (the RSTP). This ruling is perhaps the - Read More...

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Harris Kyriakides advises Petrolina on its acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
3 December 2024 | 1 min read

Harris Kyriakides advised Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on its landmark acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The transaction remains subject to the approval of - Read More...

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EU seeks to ban “forever chemicals” in consumer products
12 November 2024 | 4 mins read

The European Commission’s new initiative to phase out “forever chemicals” from consumer products marks a significant shift in the European market, impacting industries across various sectors.  Background “Forever chemicals”, formally known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl - Read More...

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FIFA publishes the first International Player Transfer Guide
15 July 2024 | 3 mins read

FIFA has released its first-ever International Player Transfer Guide, aimed at providing stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the player transfer process. This initiative forms part of FIFA’s ongoing commitment to reforming the transfer system, - Read More...

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Impact of EU sanctions on commercial contracts governed by Cyprus law
10 July 2024 | 8 mins read

Cyprus legislation incorporates the sanctions regime promulgated by the United Nations and the European Union through the Law on the Implementation of Provisions of Resolutions or Decisions of the Security Council of the United Nations - Read More...

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The 95th EJN (in Civil and Commercial Matters) Meeting in Brussels
30 May 2024 | 1 min read

Nicolas Kyriakides served as one of the representatives for Cyprus, recently took part in the 95th meeting of the European Judicial Network (EJN) held in Brussels. The meeting particularly delved into EU procedures concerning the - Read More...

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CAS & Football Annual Report 2023
8 February 2024 | 4 mins read

FIFA has issued the CAS & Football Annual Report 2023, a detailed overview of the CAS appeals against FIFA decisions as well as of other important issues related to CAS for the period between 1 - Read More...

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Navigating trademark rights of Cyprus businesses in multiple jurisdictions
24 January 2024 | 4 mins read

In a globalised marketplace, Cyprus businesses aiming to expand operations across borders require a comprehensive approach to safeguard Cyprus trademarks and intellectual property rights in multiple jurisdictions. Simply put, the protection offered to intellectual property - Read More...

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FIFA decides streamlined enforcement of Settlement Agreements in financial disputes
15 December 2023 | 2 mins read

FIFA Circular No. 1867 signifies significant amendments aimed at bolstering the enforcement of settlement agreements in financial disputes. These changes primarily seek to empower the FIFA Disciplinary Committee in effectively upholding these agreements, ensuring enhanced - Read More...

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FIFA issues third edition of the Commentary on the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)
29 November 2023 | 1 min read

FIFA has today published the third edition of the Commentary on the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), only two years after the previous edition.

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Harris Kyriakides is appointed as the legal representative of the Cyprus Ski Federation
29 November 2023 | 1 min read

We are honoured to announce our recent appointment as the legal representatives of the Cyprus Ski Federation (CSF).

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Cyprus introduces legislation for class actions on consumer claims
19 October 2023 | 9 mins read

Cyprus has introduced new legislation allowing the filing of class actions on consumer claims.  The new law on the Issuance of Court Orders and the Filing of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective - Read More...

FEATURED ARTICLES

Accreditations & Rankings
Who’s Who Legal Government 2024
15 October 2024 | 1 min read

We are pleased to announce that Who’s Who Legal has recognised  as a leading practitioner in Government matters in its 2024 edition of WWL: Government.

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Harris Kyriakides tax team ranked Tier 1 in 2025 ITR World Tax
2 September 2024 | 2 mins read

Harris Kyriakides is pleased to announce a remarkable achievement in the 2025 edition of the prestigious ITR World Tax rankings. The firm has been recognised with a Tier 1 ranking, underscoring its excellence in tax - Read More...

Accreditations & Rankings
Who’s Who Legal Real Estate 2024
29 August 2024 | 1 min read

Who’s Who Legal, has recognised our partner Andrea Newton as leading real estate law practitioners in Cyprus in its 2024 edition of WWL: Real Estate.

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Who’s Who Legal Energy 2024
26 June 2024 | 1 min read

Who’s Who Legal has recognised Eleni Neoptolemou as a leading practitioner in its Energy 2024 guide.

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Harris Kyriakides is recommended in the 2023 edition of IFLR 1000
22 September 2023 | 1 min read

Harris Kyriakides is pleased to have been recognised as a leading firm in corporate and financial matters in the latest IFLR1000 edition.

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Who’s Who Legal Real Estate 2023
29 August 2023 | 1 min read

Congratulations to our partner Andrea Newton for being recognised once again as a global leader by the Real Estate Guide for 2023 published by Who’s Who Legal.

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ITR World Tax EMEA 2023
24 August 2023 | 1 min read

Congratulations to our Tax Litigation team for being recognised once again by ITR World Tax, moving up the ranks to Tier 2 in both Tax and Tax Controversy.

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Who’s Who Legal Asset Recovery 2023
21 August 2023 | 1 min read

A truly superb corporate and asset recovery litigation team at Harris Kyriakides has been acknowledged by the recognition of Michael Kyriakides as a global leader in asset recovery work by the Asset Recovery Guide for - Read More...

Accreditations & Rankings
The Legal 500 EMEA 2023 Rankings
12 April 2023 | 1 min read

We are delighted to announce that Harris Kyriakides has been recognised by The Legal 500 as a ‘Top Tier Firm’ in EU and Competition Law and as a ‘Leading Firm’ in seven additional practice areas - Read More...

Accreditations & Rankings
Harris Kyriakides is recommended in the 2022 edition of IFLR 1000
22 August 2022 | 1 min read

We are happy to announce that Harris Kyriakides has been ranked once again as a recommended firm in the latest IFLR1000 edition.

Accreditations & Rankings
Who’s Who Legal Real Estate 2022
17 August 2022 | 1 min read

Who’s Who Legal, has recognised our partners Harris Kyriakides and Andrea Newton as leading real estate law practitioners in Cyprus in its 2022 edition of WWL: Real Estate.

Accreditations & Rankings
Harris Kyriakides is Recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Firm 2022
28 April 2022 | 1 min read

Harris Kyriakides is pleased to announce that we have been ranked once again by The Legal 500 as a Leading Firm for Europe, Middle East and Africa across 6 practice areas.