EU CRIMINAL LAW - BUCHAREST

Effective direct examination begins long before the witness steps into the courtroom. It involves methodical planning and careful coordination of all evidence—documentary and testimonial—ensuring that the witness’s account aligns seamlessly with both the relevant pleadings and disclosure obligations.

Success in cross-examination goes beyond mastery of the relevant legal provisions. It involves understanding the specific factual matrix of the case, anticipating the opposing side’s approach, and methodically dismantling any inconsistencies or inaccuracies in testimony. An organized, strategic mindset helps counsel question witnesses in a manner that clarifies the facts while highlighting contradictions or weak points.

The introduction of the New Civil Procedure Rules in Cyprus has brought substantial changes to the litigation process, including the provision for interim payments – a legal mechanism previously unavailable in Cypriot civil litigation. Part 27 of the new Rules establishes the framework for interim payments, offering claimants the possibility to secure part of the sums claimed prior to the final determination of their case.