Cyprus: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

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.

Cyprus introduces significant reforms to its out-of-court financial dispute resolution framework through Law 87(I)/2026, establishing binding decisions by the Financial Ombudsman for monetary compensations up to €20,000. The amendments strengthen debtor protections during mortgaged property disposal procedures while maintaining judicial review rights and introducing new timelines for complaint submissions and debt restructuring negotiations.

Social media is now central to how individuals and businesses communicate. However, the same features that make these platforms effective, speed, reach, and ease of sharing, also increase the risk of reputational harm.

Medical negligence cases occupy a difficult space in civil litigation. A patient may know that something went wrong, may have suffered a serious deterioration in health...

Litigation in Cyprus involves resolving disputes through the courts. Rooted in the English legal system due to Cyprus's colonial history, the local legal framework has recently experienced significant reforms...

Cyprus is a premier jurisdiction for obtaining interim relief, with a robust legal framework that caters to both domestic and international disputes.

Litigation in Cyprus is a robust mechanism for resolving civil and commercial disputes, and with the recent procedural reforms, parties and practitioners must pay particular attention to the framework under which disputes...

Medical malpractice, also known as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare professional fails to meet the required standard of care, causing harm to a patient.