Cyprus: Trials & Appeals & Compensation

When a person dies because of someone else’s negligence, the family will usually have two questions first: who can claim, and what can be recovered? The answer is not always straightforward. The claim for the family’s lost support is different from a claim made by the deceased’s estate for losses suffered before death.

The Supreme Court of Cyprus has issued a landmark ruling establishing that the state's obligation to investigate missing persons from the 1974 Turkish invasion is triggered automatically by disappearance under suspicious circumstances, regardless of whether remains have been located. The judgment clarifies that humanitarian efforts through the Committee on Missing Persons do not substitute for the required criminal investigation, and that neither political considerations nor practical difficulties justify f

It is not uncommon for high-value commercial disputes to give rise to jurisdictional issues, particularly where they involve multiple defendants domiciled in different jurisdictions or where one or more parties have entered into agreements containing jurisdiction clauses. The reason is straightforward: if the Court determines that it lacks jurisdiction to hear the matter, the proceedings may effectively come to an end at the outset. Accordingly, the issue of jurisdiction must be determined by the Court as a preliminary matter and at the earliest stage of proceedings.

Criminal proceedings represent one of the most serious forms of state power against an individual. Even before any conviction, the initiation of criminal proceedings may severely affect a person’s reputation, professional standing, personal freedom, and psychological well-being. For this reason, the law recognises that criminal process must not be used abusively, vindictively, or as a mechanism of pressure in private or commercial disputes.

The Court of Appeal of Cyprus issued a landmark judgment clarifying critical principles regarding child maintenance following parental separation. The decision addresses contentious issues including the allocation...

The Supreme Court of Cyprus ruled that a bilateral investment treaty between Cyprus and Poland became inapplicable after both countries joined the European Union.

This FAQ gives a practical overview of civil litigation in Cyprus under the New Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) that entered into force in 2023.

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