Cyprus: Court Procedure

A Cyprus Court of Appeal judgment provides crucial guidance on recognizing English court judgments in Cyprus, examining third-party litigation funding arrangements, and clarifying when recognition may be refused on public policy grounds. The decision addresses the narrow grounds for challenging foreign judgment recognition and confirms that properly structured litigation funding does not violate Cyprus public policy.

Personal injury claims represent one of the most significant areas of civil litigation in Cyprus, as they involve not only the legal assessment of liability but also the complex process of determining the appropriate level of compensation for the harm suffered by an injured person.

Res judicata prevents parties from relitigating matters already decided, but its application in Cyprus commercial litigation involves distinct rules for repeated causes of action, previously determined issues...

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.

Cyprus serves as a critical international enforcement jurisdiction for cross-border disputes, offering multiple legal pathways for recognising and enforcing foreign judgments against assets, corporate structures, and property. The procedural route chosen—whether through EU regulations, Hague Conventions, bilateral treaties, domestic legislation, or common law—can materially affect speed, cost, and ultimate recoverability for creditors seeking to execute judgments obtained abroad.

The acquisition of immovable property in Cyprus is often one of the most significant financial commitments an individual or investor will make.

An Interim Order obtained for a Plaintiff, is just the first shot fired. Sometimes before the official declaration of "war" and with the use of a silencer. But its importance, cannot be overstated… It is not merely a useful tool that can be shaped to serve a specific purpose.

The legal landscape for expert evidence has undergone an important transformation with the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules 2023.

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