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CJEU Diarra Ruling on FIFA’s Transfer Regulations: Implications for international football and Cypriot clubs
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...
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...
FIFA publishes the first International Player Transfer Guide
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...
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...
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 Parliament Approves Lifting MEMOs on Assets in the Occupied Areas
Cyprus Parliament unanimously passed the “Lifting of Encumbrance /Memo” on occupied assets.
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.
Cyprus Administrative Court recognises rights of affected parties to be heard before the Tender Review Authority
In a welcome and much anticipated interpretation of Cyprus law, the Cyprus Administrative Court has clarified that in proceedings before the Tender Review Authority (the TRA) where the remedies sought include the grant of an - Read More...
FIFA decides streamlined enforcement of Settlement Agreements in financial disputes
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...
Lobbyists Register: A Step Towards Transparency in Decision-Making Processes
The landscape of public decision-making processes is undergoing a seismic shift with the initiation of the Lobbyists Register by the Independent Authority Against Corruption. This pivotal step, effective from Monday, November 27, marked a significant - Read More...
FIFA issues third edition of the Commentary on the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)
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.