29 September 2021

As we live in the information era, it is becoming ever more difficult to protect our personal data as they are accessed by countless of websites.

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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.

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21 September 2021

On 13 September 2021, the provisions of the Social Insurance (Contributions) (Amending) Regulations of 2017 (the Provisions), entered into force by a decision of the Council of Ministers.

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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.

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15 September 2021

The new partners are Andrea Newton, Eleni Neoptolemou and Ioanna Leonidou.

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13 September 2021

The European Data Protection Board recently issued guidelines regarding requirements of Virtual Voice Assistants (VVA) to be GDPR compliant (the Guidelines).

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27 July 2021

On 10 June 2021 the European Banking Authority (EBA) published its revised Guidelines on major incident reporting under the Payment Service Directive (PSD2).

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26 July 2021

The ‘Ever Given’, the containership that blocked the Suez Canal in March 2021, is now finally on its way after being detained for over 3 months. However, legal issues in relation to the incident are expected to drag on.

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23 July 2021

CySEC has published a Directive on ‘the Register of Providers of Services Regarding Crypto Assets’, under powers conferred by Law 188(I)/2007 on ‘Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing’.

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22 July 2021

This article briefly examines legal opportunities for the protection of trade secrets against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure in Cyprus.

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16 July 2021

Last call for applications for trainees for 2021 – 2022. The deadline for applications is July 30, 2021.

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08 July 2021

Harris Kyriakides is pleased to collaborate for the eigth consecutive year with the University of Oxford Internship Office, offering summer internships to Oxford University law students in Cyprus.

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06 July 2021

We are accepting 2021-2022 training contract applications with the view to begin the recruitment process this summer.

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05 July 2021

The EU Enforcement Atlas Project is a project funded by the European Commission and initiated by the Centre of European Constitutional Law (Athens, Greece) and the European Union International of the Judicial Officers (UIHJ), aiming to provide information on enforcement procedures in the EU member states.

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02 July 2021

In our Cyprus Tax Litigation Case Law Bulletin for 2020, you may find a summary of important tax litigation decisions of the Administrative Court and the Supreme Court in Cyprus that were issued in 2020.

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02 July 2021

A recent report published by the World Bank advised against investment in LNG, branding its role in shipping decarbonisation as limited. LNG provides ready solutions to existing IMO emissions regulations and features several advocates. 

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01 July 2021

In December 2020 Cyprus launched an unsuccessful tender for re-establishment of the Cyprus/Greece ferry connection.  A new tender on more viable terms is on the cards, which could further address concerns raised by the Larnaca authorities.

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25 June 2021

In a recent judgment of the Cyprus Supreme Court in Centaur Trust Group Ltd and xxx Papaprodromou, Civil Application No. 109/2021, the Court affirmed the jurisdiction of the Cyprus Courts to issue search orders (Anton Piller orders) in aid of winding up petitions of Cyprus companies based on oppression on the minority or on just and equitable grounds.

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18 June 2021

The Supreme Court of Cyprus announced today that it has approved the adoption of new civil procedure rules that will be applicable in civil litigation in Cyprus.

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14 June 2021

In our Compensations booklet for 2020 you may find a summary of all rulings issued by Cypriot courts in 2020, in which compensations were awarded for damages resulting from any form of accident.

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10 June 2021

Due to the prolonged effects of the pandemic on the economy, it was considered that the present conditions require the promotion of the measure of granting loans with government guarantees.

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09 June 2021

This article reviews the announcement of the European Data Protection Board on the transfer of personal data on the basis of legal obligations deriving from international agreements.

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07 June 2021

The Cyprus Ministry for shipping is preparing a new strategic vision for Cyprus shipping sector that will determine the future of the maritime industry.

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04 June 2021

This article briefly discusses the imposition of an administrative fine by the Cyprus Data Protection Commissioner on the Board of Registered Realtors for failure to meet data subject request.

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03 June 2021

The judgement creditor, as defined under Order 40 r. 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules, who claims to be entitled to execution of a Court judgement may, even after ten (10) years have lapsed from the date of issuance of the Court judgement.

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02 June 2021

Whistleblower Directive, adopted in 2019, introduces the minimum standards for a high level protection of persons reporting breaches of Union law.

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01 June 2021

In its recent case law xxx Eustratiou and Alpha Bank Limited, Appeal No. 314/2013, dated 20/04/2021 the Supreme Court provided guidance on different legal questions that may arise in the context of a banking case through the Defence of the Defendant.

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31 May 2021

With the increased use of social media and developing targeting techniques offered by social media providers, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has updated its guidelines on the targeting of social media users issued in 2020.

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26 May 2021

The Transfer and Mortgage of Property Law (Amending) Law of 2021 (Ν. 98(I)/2021) (the Law) was published in the government Gazette on 07.05.2021 in an effort to provide financial assistance and relief to borrowers who have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and consequently, are unable to comply with their repayment obligations.

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20 May 2021

The present article examines the suggested issuance of a "Digital Green Certificate" by the European Community and addresses certain data protection concerns regarding the issuance of such certificates.

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13 May 2021

The measures imposed by the government of the Republic of Cyprus for tackling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused sudden and extensive changes to the day-to-day operation of many businesses.

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12 May 2021

The Tenders Review Authority (TRA) was established in 2003 and it is now governed by the Review procedure Procedures in the Field of Public Procurement Law of 2010. 

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11 May 2021

A team of lawyers who specialise on insurance law have established a union, under the name of Forum of Insurance Lawyers  – FIL.

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13 April 2021

This article briefly describes if and how Brexit has impacted the recognition and enforcement of UK judgements in Cyprus.

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07 April 2021

The enactment of the 5^th Anti Money Laundering Directive via amendment of Law 188(I)/2007 constitutes the introduction of mandatory crypto assets regulation in Cyprus.

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05 April 2021

Cyberattacks bear risk for shipping companies in terms of contractual liability, third party liability, and regulator violations.

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23 March 2021

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22 March 2021

The free movement of families within the European Union has brought the need for ways of enforcing maintenance payments across international borders into focus.

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19 March 2021

The much-expected UK whiplash reforms introduce a new procedure for claims concerning soft tissue injuries from Road Traffic Accidents (RTAs). 

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18 March 2021

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17 March 2021

UK Supreme Court overturned a Court of Appeal and Admiralty Court judgment involving collision outside a narrow channel. 

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10 March 2021

Unpreceded for the Cypriot Courts is the decision of the Supreme Court of Cyprus (the Court) which was issued on 16th of February 2021 (the Case).

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03 March 2021

Article 10 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) specifically limits the processing of personal data relating to criminal convictions and offences or related security measures.

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02 March 2021

On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) in the case of Data Protection Commissioner v Facebook Ireland Ltd and Maximillian Schrems (the Schrems Case) issued a landmark ruling invalidating EU-US Privacy Shield.

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25 February 2021

Newly published Directive 09/2021 sets out the Tax Department’s process of determination of whether foreclosed property proceeds are taxed as Income or Capital Gains.

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24 February 2021

The Quincecare duty is applied in United Kingdom since case Barclays Bank plc v Quincecare [1992] 4 All ER 363, issued back in 1992.

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23 February 2021

Business Interruption COVID-19 Test Case.

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22 February 2021

The Fast Track Business Activation mechanism was approved by the Council of Ministers on 3rd of September 2020.

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19 February 2021

Norwich Pharmacal Orders (NPOs) are frequently issued against banks. The conflict between bank secrecy and orders for disclosure of information is inevitable.

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15 February 2021

Cyprus introduced tax cuts in January to incentivise shipping companies towards energy efficiency and use of alternative fuel, ultimately aiming for Green House Gases reduction.

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11 February 2021

Decarbonising shipping is essential, expensive, and complicated. Regulation is key to achieving the task, and which regulation prevails will determine shipping companies’ strategies for decades to come

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10 February 2021

CySEC has published circular C417, which is addressed to Cyprus Investment Firms, and contains guidance on investment in crypto-assets.

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09 February 2021

Due to significance of the violations under GPDR, the Commissioner considered that imposition of a fine to the financial institution is appropriate in the situation.

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08 February 2021

The issuance of a charging order comprises an alternative means of enforcement which is accompanied by an order for sale of the charged asset under the Law on Charging Orders of 1992 (31 (Ι)/1992) (the Charging Order Law).

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03 February 2021

Due to the prolonged effects of the pandemic on the economy, it was considered that the present conditions require the promotion of the measure of granting loans with government guarantees.

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02 February 2021

On November 26, 2020, Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) and DNS Belgium, the organization managing the “.be” domain, signed a cooperation agreement. 

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28 January 2021

The need to combat sexism and discrimination between genders which constitute de facto violations of human rights and fundamental liberties has led to the voting of the Law on Combatting Sexism and Sexism Spreading via Internet.

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25 January 2021

The Right of Access to Public Information Law of 2017 (184(I)/2017) (the Law) has entered into force on the 22^nd of December 2020. 

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20 January 2021

As part of the new measures of support to businesses and self-employed persons which have recently been announced by the Government of the Republic of Cyprus for the purpose of mitigating the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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19 January 2021

As the second phase of the pandemic started to affect our country and the implementation of additional measures by the Cypriot Government to end it, the need for a new moratorium to protect certain categories of debtors arose.

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18 January 2021

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05 January 2021

IMO 2020 introduced a 0.5% Sulphur cap on bunkers to ships operating outside Emission Control Areas.

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15 December 2020

What is IVF treatment
The first reported birth of a child conceived by ‘in Vitro’ fertilization (IVF) was in 1978.

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14 December 2020

The 2009 Motor Insurance Directive is paramount for materialising the fundamental right of freedom of movement for European citizens across the EU.

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24 November 2020

P&I Clubs invariably provide insurance cover for infectious diseases. COVID-19 related cover encompasses crew illness and deviation to ensure treatment, whereas the extent of quarantine cover varies between the individual rules.

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24 November 2020

The Commissioner of Personal Data Protection has answered in a recent announcement frequently asked questions about preventive measures for covid-19.

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24 November 2020

Business Interruption (BI) insurance policies are normally triggered by physical damage/loss.

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05 November 2020

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) governs the collection of data related to people in the EU and it imposes obligations on EU countries but is applicable to any and all organisations that target or collect data on EU persons.

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02 November 2020

The Cyprus Tenders Review Authority and its pivotal role in safeguarding justice and transparency in Cyprus public procurement tenders.

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30 October 2020

We are delighted to have been invited by the Careers Service, University of Oxford to participate in their Summer Internship Programme in 2021 as a gold standard international internship host.

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27 October 2020

The right to be forgotten provided under Article 17 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was found by the Swedish Data Protection Authority (DPA) to be violated by the famous search result giant Google.

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26 October 2020

The rapid advances in artificial intelligence and other technology aspects have elevated the importance of securing, licensing and selling intellectual property.

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22 October 2020

On 12 November 2018, the European Parliament published the 6^th AML Directive (AMLD6), bringing into force further rules against money laundering, which Member States are required to transpose into national law by 3 December 2020.

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08 October 2020

Harris Kyriakides LLC is excited to welcome six new trainee associates for its 2020-2021 training programme.

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23 September 2020

Producers and media companies are invited to utilise the Cyprus landscape and infrastructure and enjoy a variety of legal, corporate and tax incentives for filming in Cyprus under the new Cyprus Filming Scheme.

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21 September 2020

The Republic of Cyprus extradites its first citizen to the United States.

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26 August 2020

Harris Kyriakides participates in the public consultation of the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition on the 2021 Protection of Competition Law and Leniency Programme Regulations.

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18 August 2020

The European Commission refers Cyprus to the EU Court of Justice. 

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29 July 2020

We set out below the most important decisions adopted in 2019 by the Commission for Protection of Competition.

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24 July 2020

On 13 July 2020 the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection announced that she will soon commence investigations on private companies in order to evaluate whether the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 is properly applied.

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16 July 2020

Our Associate Mr Christos Stroppos contributed to the Commercial Law Review as a co-author of a brief overview on the legal framework regulating the provision of electronic money services in the Republic of Cyprus.

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01 July 2020

The European Commission (Commission) published on 24 June 2020, just over two years of its entry into application, the first evaluation report on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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15 June 2020

On 05/06/2020, the Parliament adopted the amendment of the Finance Leasing Law of 2016 (72(I)/2016) (the "Law") with 29 votes in favor, 14 against and 2 abstentions. 

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05 June 2020

On 02/08/2019, the Parliament has passed the Transfer and Mortgage of Property (Amending) (No. 4) Law of 2019, however, the President of the Republic of Cyprus has referred the law to the Supreme Court to determine its compatibility with Constitution.

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02 June 2020

On 8 May, 2020, the Supreme Court of Cyprus delivered its much-awaited judgement in the context of the appeal 68/19 (Appeal), granting leave for the submission of an application for the issuance of a Certiorari, a prerogative writ.

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20 May 2020

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Cyprus government activated the provisions of an outdated law, providing the Minister of Health with the power to issue decrees determining, inter alia, the ways and reasons Cypriot citizens may commute.

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