Parliamentary Committee advances constitutional amendments for environmental rights
24 July 2024
On 10 July 2024, the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Public Order convened to discuss significant legislative proposals aimed at amending the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus.
Read More12 June 2024
In line with the Polluter Pays principle, local authorities in Cyprus have established the "Pay-As-You-Throw" scheme to enhance waste management practices. This initiative follows the Waste (Municipal Waste Management) Regulations 2022, which were adopted to align with the European Waste Directive (2008/98/EC). These regulations mandate local authorities to develop action plans aimed at significantly improving Cyprus' performance in recycling and waste reuse.
Read More31 May 2024
The significance of effective legal protection and access to justice is underscored in the EU Council’s conclusions, vital for upholding and enforcing the rights enshrined in both the Charter and EU legislation.
Read More09 January 2024
In a welcome and much anticipated interpretation of Cyprus law, the Cyprus Administrative Court has clarified that in proceedings before the Tender Review Authority (the TRA) where the remedies sought include the grant of an order for rendering ineffective a signed contract between the contracting authority and a successful tenderer, such successful tenderer has the right to participate and be heard in the course of the TRA proceedings.
Read MoreCyprus introduces legislation for class actions on consumer claims
19 October 2023
Cyprus has introduced new legislation allowing the filing of class actions on consumer claims. The new law on the Issuance of Court Orders and the Filing of Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of Consumers of 2023 was published in the Cyprus Official Gazette on 13 October 2023
Read MoreDevelopments in the transposition of European legislation on Single Use Plastic in Cyprus law
05 October 2021
In June of 2019, the European Union adopted a directive that targets the limitation of single-use plastics (SUPs) and marine litter. Two years later, Cyprus has yet to implement the Directive into national law.
Read MoreCost of Cyberattacks: Protecting Businesses in the Age of Digitalisation
28 September 2021
This article briefly examines what businesses can and should do to prevent cyberattacks and sufficiently limit their damages from cyberattacks and ensure GDPR compliance.
Read MoreIssues surrounding GDPR compliance of Blockchain Technologies
16 September 2021
Blockchain technology, has come to prominence since the creation of Bitcoin back in 2009. In sum, Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed ledger system that stores and records information in blocks.
Read MoreVirtual Voice Assistants: Allowing for technological advancement while maintaining GDPR compliance
13 September 2021
The European Data Protection Board recently issued guidelines regarding requirements of Virtual Voice Assistants (VVA) to be GDPR compliant (the Guidelines).
The Right of Access to Public Sector Information Law of 2017 (184(I)/2017)
25 January 2021
The Right of Access to Public Information Law of 2017 (184(I)/2017) (the Law) has entered into force on the 22nd of December 2020.
Read MoreRecent Case law by the Cyprus Administrative Court on Stay of Enforcement of an Administrative Act
02 December 2019
The party who is affected by an administrative act can seek temporary protection from the Administrative Court through an application for provisional injunction to stay the enforcement of that administrative act until the Administrative Court decides the lawfulness of the said administrative act.
Read MoreThe implications of Brexit on Cyprus law
22 July 2019
The United Kingdom is currently in the process of exiting the European Union through an unprecedented, extensive and uncertain procedure. We touch upon the key areas of Cyprus law which may be affected from the UK withdrawal from the European Union.
Read MoreRecent Important Rulings of the Administrative Court of Cyprus
15 April 2019
Every organised society is governed by a set of rules of law, that its members are bound to follow. At the same time, given that our legal system follows the rules of common law.
Read MoreGuidance by the Ministry of Justice on Apostille and Cyprus public documents
14 June 2014
Read MoreCyprus Tender Review Authority issues new procedural framework
22 April 2014
Read MoreWho's Who Legal Government 2024
15 October 2024
We are pleased to announce that Who's Who Legal has recognised as a leading practitioner in Government matters in its 2024 edition of WWL: Government.
Read MoreHarris Kyriakides is Recognised by Legal 500 as a Leading Firm 2021
18 May 2021
Harris Kyriakides is honoured to have been ranked again by The Legal 500 as a Leading Firm for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Read MoreHarris Kyriakides is recommended at the 2019 edition of The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa
18 April 2019
We are proud for being recommended by The Legal 500 in Dispute Resolution, EU and competition and Real estate and Construction.
Read MoreThe Autonomy of EU Legal Order
15 September 2020
Our Associate Mr Christos Stroppos will be presenting on 16 September 2020, 16:00-18:00, the research seminar titled 'The Autonomy of EU Legal Order' at the fourth research seminar series organized by the Department of Law at the University of Cyprus. Find more information at here.
Read MoreHarris Kyriakides included in the list of University of Oxford, Faculty of Law Benefactors
18 May 2021
Harris Kyriakides supported a recent research project on the effect of artificial intelligence on the administration of justice and adjudication by the University of Oxford.
Read More18 September 2020
Our lawyers have been actively involved in providing pro bono services to Aradippou Basketball Club on various legal matters.
Read MoreContribution to the International Comparative Legal Guide to Environment Law 2015
24 February 2015
Harris Kyriakides LLC has been selected on the basis of its expertise in Environmental law within the Cyprus jurisdiction as the national contributor of the Cyprus chapter
Read MoreHarris Kyriakides engaged in Public Transport dispute with Department of Road Transport
05 March 2012
Harris Kyriakides LLC has been engaged by Famagusta District Transport Organisation (OSEA) for advising on the pending dispute
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Our team has acted on behalf of the Government of Cyprus, various municipalities across the island, public organisations such as the Youth Board of Cyprus, the Housing Finance Corporation, the Larnaca Water Board, the Larnaca Tourist Board and we regularly advise regulated businesses on possible public consultation obligations relating to policy changes. As new legislation, regulations and policies impact upon the commercial objectives set by businesses and public bodies it is our goal to offer broad advice covering all business activities and sectors regulated under Cyprus law, provide representation before all Cyprus courts and tribunals and provide advice to facilitate successful relationships between our clients and their respective regulatory authorities.
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