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Cyprus transposes the EU Copyright Directive in Cyprus law
The Directive (EU) 2019/790 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on copyright and related rights in the Digital Single Market (the Copyright Directive) has finally been transposed in Cyprus - Read More...
Recent judgment of the ECJ on Consumers’ Rights and Protections for Foreign Currency Loans
On 8 September 2022, under the European Union’s (EU) Unfair Contract Terms Directive, it was held that the application of national case law was forbidden, as replacing an unfair term with a supplementary national provision - Read More...
Cyprus inaugurates the Limited Liability Shipping Company (LLSC)
New legislation has been passed in Cyprus, providing for the opportunity for ship-owners to establish a Limited Liability Shipping Company (LLSC).
Prohibition of providing Russian oil by European ships
The EU has approved six packages of sanctions in response to Russia’s unprecedented and unprovoked military offense against Ukraine. The measures are aimed at limiting the Kremlin’s ability to finance the war and cause clear - Read More...
Filing an application for validation of European Patent in Cyprus
Once a European patent is granted and published, the patent owner needs to take steps so as to validate the patent in each of the designated EU Member States within a specific time limit.
The ‘Ever Given’ Departs, the Legal Battle Continues
The ‘Ever Given’, the containership that blocked the Suez Canal in March 2021, is now finally on its way after being detained for over 3 months. However, legal issues in relation to the incident are - Read More...
Update on the Cyprus/Greece Ferry Link: Larnaca’s case
In December 2020 Cyprus launched an unsuccessful tender for re-establishment of the Cyprus/Greece ferry connection. A new tender on more viable terms is on the cards, which could further address concerns raised by the Larnaca - Read More...
The International Comparative Legal Guide – Product Liability 2021
Harris Kyriakides team contributes the Cyprus chapter in the International Comparative Legal Guide – Product Liability 2021.
Cyprus strategy for the Shipping sector
The Cyprus Ministry for shipping is preparing a new strategic vision for Cyprus shipping sector that will determine the future of the maritime industry.
Marine Cyberattacks: Analysis of Liability and IMO 2021
Cyberattacks bear risk for shipping companies in terms of contractual liability, third party liability, and regulator violations. Such liability may be excluded or limited by complying with IMO 2021 regulations and guidelines regarding Safety Management - Read More...
Cyprus Makes Waves in Decarbonising Shipping
Cyprus introduced tax cuts in January to incentivise shipping companies towards energy efficiency and use of alternative fuel, ultimately aiming for Green House Gases reduction. The measures are part of a wider debate juxtaposing international - Read More...
Decarbonising Shipping: A Review of IMO and EU Regulation
Decarbonising shipping is essential, expensive, and complicated. Regulation is key to achieving the task, and which regulation prevails will determine shipping companies’ strategies for decades to come