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Harris Kyriakides advises Petrolina on its acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
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...
Obstructing the dawn raid: EU competition law expands to digital communications
The European Commission’s €15.9 million fine against IF&F signals an expanded enforcement approach, extending its investigative powers to digital communications like WhatsApp, setting a precedent for future competition law investigations.
Judicial Proceedings via Videoconferencing: Practices and Proposals
Our Partner and President of the Reform and Civil Procedure Rules Committee of the CBA, Nicolas Kyriakides, expertly moderated the discussion alongside Secretary of the Committee, Ms. Constantina Zantira. The session addressed current practices, the - Read More...
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...
Commission for the Protection of Competition launches public consultation on priority criteria
The Competition Protection Committee is initiating a public consultation to establish criteria for prioritising its duties and powers as defined by the 2022 Competition Protection Law. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in - Read More...
Injunctions suspending demands on performance bonds and bank guarantees
Performance bonds and bank guarantees are vital in ensuring smooth commercial operations. They act as safeguards for parties engaged in business, particularly in industries like construction and contracting. These bonds assure that obligations will be - Read More...
Model European Rules of Civil Procedure
The ELI and UNIDROIT convened a pivotal Dissemination Conference at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna on February 5 and 6, 2024. The event spotlighted the enduring significance of the ELI-UNIDROIT Model European Rules - Read More...
Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition launches public consultation on amendments to the law for the Protection of Competition
The Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition (the Commission) has launched a public consultation on the draft bill titled “The Protection of Competition (Amendment) Law of 2024”. The consultation will run from April 4, - Read More...
Cyprus Parliament Approves Lifting MEMOs on Assets in the Occupied Areas
Cyprus Parliament unanimously passed the “Lifting of Encumbrance /Memo” on occupied assets.
EU Commission revises Market Definition Notice for competition cases
On 8 February 2024, the European Commission adopted a revised Market Definition Notice, reflecting new market realities and developments in the Commission’s case practice and EU case law.
Cyprus implements Fast-Track process for naturalisation of Highly Skilled Professionals
In a long-anticipated move aimed at attracting and retaining highly skilled employees of Companies of Foreign Interests, Cyprus amends the Civil Registry Law 141(I)/2002.
Cyprus implements eJustice in civil litigation
The implementation of eJustice represents a monumental shift in Cyprus’s civil justice system, moving away from conventional paper-based procedures towards a modern online platform.