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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...
Whiplash: Clarifying mixed injury claims and tackling rising insurance costs
Following the scrutiny of the whiplash reform report, the Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision in Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 19, providing clarity on the correct approach to - Read More...
Parliament has passed the new framework for credit managers and credit purchasers to align with European Directive 2021/2167
By a majority vote, Parliament has enacted a legislative package to align national law with European Directive 2021/2167, which establishes a unified framework for credit servicers and purchasers. The legislation aims to facilitate the creation - Read More...
New case law in Cyprus on insurance recovery
Recovering payments made for third-party accidents under an insurance policy often proves more complex than insurers initially anticipate. Recent court rulings highlight that insurers must obtain a court judgment to recover compensation in certain circumstances.
Compensations Booklet 2024
In our Compensations booklet for 2024 you may find a summary of all judgments issued by Cypriot courts in 2023, in which compensations were awarded for damages resulting from any form of accident.
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...
The 9th Pancyprian Conference of PSEAD – Key takes on European Trends and Industry Insights
The 9th Annual Conference of the Pancyprian Association of Professional Insurance Intermediaries (PSEAD) took place in May at the Strovolos Municipal Theatre, focusing on key European trends affecting the insurance sector.
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...
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...
Latest Developments in Insurance Law
On the 26th June 2024 Harris Kyriakides successfully hosted the seminar titled “Latest Developments in Insurance Law”. During the event, a diverse range of topics were covered, including Civil Procedure Rules and compensation cases, the - Read More...
First Court Decision in Cyprus that has allowed Witness Testimony via videoconferencing in a Civil Case
For the first time in Cyprus, a court decision has been made in a civil case with witness testimony being allowed via videoconferencing, pursuant to Article 36A of the Evidence Law, Chapter 9. This decision - Read More...
OPAP Limassol Marathon 2024
Harris Kyriakides team participated in the Primetel 5km Corporate Race at the OPAP Limassol Marathon last Saturday 13/4/2024.