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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...
Who’s Who Legal Government 2024
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.
The Place of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the New Cypriot Civil Justice System
Our partner, Nicolas Kyriakides, has co-authored a paper that has been published in the International Journal of Procedural Law (vol 13/2023/02) entitled The Place of Alternative Dispute Resolution in the New Cypriot Civil Justice System.
By Nicolas Kyriakides
Sweet & Maxwell Public Procurement Law Review
Harris Kyriakides has recently contributed an article to the Sweet & Maxwell Public Procurement Law Review, discussing the judgment of NCR (Cyprus) Limited v Tender Review Authority and its influence on the rights of audience - Read More...
By Michael Kyriakides, Eleni Neoptolemou
Parliamentary Committee advances constitutional amendments for environmental rights
On 10 July 2024, the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Public Order convened to discuss significant legislative proposals aimed at amending the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus.
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...
Implementation of the “Pay-As-You-Throw” Scheme in Cyprus by Local Authorities in line with the Polluter Pays principle
In line with the Polluter Pays principle, local authorities in Cyprus have established the “Pay-As-You-Throw” scheme to enhance waste management practices. This initiative follows the Waste (Municipal Waste Management) Regulations 2022, which were adopted to - 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...
EU Council adopts conclusions on the Commission’s annual report on the application of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
The significance of effective legal protection and access to justice is underscored in the EU Council’s conclusions, vital for upholding and enforcing the rights enshrined in both the Charter and EU legislation.
TJENI Project: Advancements in Legal Transparency
The Greek Ministry of Justice is leading a digital transformation initiative under the TJENI (Foster Transparency of Judicial Decisions and Enhancing the National Implementation of the ECHR) project, aimed at modernising legal processes and bolstering - Read More...
Climate justice in Strasburg – First successful climate case by a decision of the European Court of Human Rights
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 9, 2024, in the case Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland (application no. 53600/20) that the Swiss government’s failure to take adequate measures to - Read More...