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 demonstrating that the applicant did not meet the required threshold for a real prospect of success and promptly countering all procedural arguments, he secured the dismissal of the petition. This outcome underscores his adept litigation strategy, precise legal analysis, and commitment to safeguarding clients interests in even the most complex matters.
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CYPRUS SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS MORTGAGE AUTONOMY AND REJECTS VAGUENESS CLAIMS
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 a debt against the mortgagor personally.
Jun. 18, 2025
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THE LIMITS OF CONTRACTUAL BREACH: WHY PLEADING DAMAGES IS ESSENTIAL IN CYPRUS
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 alleging breach must do more than prove the other side failed to fulfil their obligations. They must also clearly prove the damages suffered and properly plead these damages in their court filings. Failing to do so can render an otherwise valid claim legally ineffective.
Jun. 18, 2025
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INTERIM INJUNCTIONS IN TRESPASS CASES: WHEN CAN THE COURT INTERVENE?
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, refusal to vacate, or continued occupation without legal basis, trespass can cause immediate and often irreparable harm. In such cases, how and when can a plaintiff obtain an interim injunction to stop the unlawful occupation or recover possession?
Jun. 17, 2025
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