Insights
Insightful Perspectives with Meaningful Impact
Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank Greece on its acquisition of a landmark property at Kifissias Avenue
Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank, acting via Grivalia Management Company, on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of a Cyprus-based subsidiary of DIMAND S.A., securing ownership of the landmark property at Kifissias Avenue, now - 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...
Who’s Who Legal Real Estate 2024
Who’s Who Legal, has recognised our partner Andrea Newton as leading real estate law practitioners in Cyprus in its 2024 edition of WWL: Real Estate.
Judgment of the Court of Appeal regarding trapped buyers
The judgment addresses whether the decision of the Director of the Land Registry to transfer the property in the name of a trapped buyer and release the mortgage is consistent with the Constitution.
Constitutional Clarity: The decision of the Court of Appeal on Cyprus Law in relation to the provisions 44ΙΗ – 44ΚB of the Transfer and Mortgage of Real Estate Law of 1965 (9/1965)
A recent judicial ruling declared unconstitutional the provisions contained in the articles 44IH – 44KB of the Transfer and Mortgage of Real Estate Law of 1965 (9/1965). The abovementioned articles regulate the process of issuing - 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...
Amendment to the Sale of Land (Specific Performance) Law, Cap. 232
In an effort to protect the interests of purchasers of immovable property, the amended Sale of Land (Specific Performance) Law (132(I)/2023) (the Law) came into force on 12 December 2023. Essentially, the Law simplifies the - Read More...