Case Law
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STATEMENT OF CLAIM SECURED
In this landmark proceedings before the Paphos District Court (Case No. 538/2023, dated 21/05/2025), Antonis Georgiou, Partner at Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC, acting as counsel for ...
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SET-ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGMENT PETITION DISMISSED
On 19 May 2025, the Limassol District Court—after argument by Antonis Georgiou—dismissed the defendants’ petition to set aside a default judgment in Action 2588/2023. Applying Part 14 and Rule 3.6 ...
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RECTIFICATION OF PROCEDURAL ERROR
In a groundbreaking case, Antonis Georgiou successfully argued for the rectification of a procedural error regarding an affidavit mistakenly submitted in Greek instead of English. This matter had n...
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SUCCESSFULLY DISMISSING A SET ASIDE PETITION
Antonis Georgiou, Partner at Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC, successfully defended against a recent application to set aside a default judgment under the new Civil Procedure Rules. By ...
Publications
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WHEN IS A LOAN NOT A LOAN? UNDERSTANDING INFORMAL LENDING...
In a recent case handled by our firm, Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC, we successfully defended a claim involving an alleged personal loan between two individuals who shared a close fam...
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CYPRUS SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS MORTGAGE AUTONOMY AND REJE...
In a unanimous judgment given on the 12th of June 2025, the Supreme Court of Cyprus reaffirmed that a mortgage creates an autonomous primary obligation, independent of the lender’s ability to prove...
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THE LIMITS OF CONTRACTUAL BREACH: WHY PLEADING DAMAGES IS...
In contractual disputes, there is often a misconception that the mere breach of a contract automatically gives rise to a right for compensation. This is not the case under Cypriot law. A party alle...
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INTERIM INJUNCTIONS IN TRESPASS CASES: WHEN CAN THE COURT...
Trespass — the unlawful and direct interference with immovable property — continues to be one of the most pressing threats to landowners’ rights in Cyprus. Whether in the form of unauthorised entry...
News
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TRAINING EXPERTS - NATASA MORMORI
Natasa has successfully completed 6hrs training on Practical Aspects of Estate Administration.
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FORBES: "75 YEARS, LITIGATION IS OUR POWERHOUSE!"
“Within the firm, we ensure that there are specialists in various legal fields and sectors. This diversity allows the firm to tap into specific expertise for each client’s needs, whether in corpora...
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WE ARE HIRING!
This is a full-time on-site role for a Criminal Defense Attorney located in Nicosia. The role involves handling day-to-day tasks related to criminal law, litigation, and legal research to provide t...
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