Cyprus: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

A freezing order, often referred to as a Mareva injunction, is one of the most powerful interim remedies available in Cyprus litigation. It is designed to prevent a defendant from disposing of, transferring, hiding...

The law in Cyprus on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments provides for various legal frameworks, the applicability of which depends on the originating country in which the judgment was issued.

Cyprus has enacted significant amendments to its judicial framework governing disputes over credit facilities secured by primary residences. The new legislation expands District Court jurisdiction to examine not only outstanding debt balances but also broader contractual issues including overcharges and unfair terms, while establishing specific procedures for challenging enforcement notices against mortgaged homes.

Cypriot case law from December 2024 onwards has raised important issues of international law, offering significant guidance on international jurisdiction, enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, and state immunity.

Inter-creditor agreements (ICAs) are crucial in organising cross-border finance transactions involving various lenders or creditor classes funding a single borrower.

In the recent English Appellate decision in SERVIS TERMINAL LLC -V- DRELLE (2025) EWCA CIV 62, it has been held that a foreign judgment which has not been recognized...

Cross-examination is one of the most pivotal stages in any judicial proceeding. It is a multi-faceted process requiring thorough knowledge of the legal framework, strategic thinking, and skilled communication with witnesses, judges, and opposing counsel.

There is an inevitable and pressing question that litigators entrusted with promoting an action have to answer, right after they receive their initial instructions...

The introduction of the New Civil Procedure Rules in Cyprus has brought substantial changes to the litigation process, including the provision for interim payments – a legal mechanism previously unavailable in Cypriot civil litigation.