Publications
CROSS-BORDER WILLS: PLAN TODAY FOR PEACE OF MIND TOMORROW
Planning for the future and ensuring that your assets are distributed according to your wishes is a crucial part of responsible estate management. At CleridesLegal, our experienced team of wills an...
CYBERCRIME & AI: ARE WE REALLY PROTECTED?
The law is catching up but is your business keeping pace? Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity and cybercrime. While AI enables faster threat detection and stronger defenses, it...
FROM CHECKLISTS TO ALGORITHMS: THE NEW FACE OF AML
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic option—it is now a critical tool in the fight against money laundering. Financial institutions, law firms, fintech companies, and even crypto ...
PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE: MANAGING THE ESTATE OF AN INCAPACITATED PERSON IN CYPRUS
In Cyprus, the legal management of an incapacitated person’s estate is a critical safeguard designed to protect individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to physical or mental inca...
REPUTATION PROTECTION & ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
A law firm’s reputation is one of its most valuable assets. Being linked to money laundering—even unintentionally—can cause irreparable damage to credibility and client trust, and lead to client lo...
SCALING STARTUPS
Launching a startup is a bold move — scaling it is even bolder. Whether you're securing your first round of investment or expanding into new markets, legal strategy plays a vital role in your growt...
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: MAKE OR BREAK FOR STARTUPS
In the fast-moving world of startups, intellectual property is often a business’s most valuable and most overlooked asset. CleridesLegal specialises in delivering end-to-end legal support across al...
FILING A RECOURSE UNDER ARTICLE 146 OF THE CYPRUS CONSTITUTION
A recourse to the Administrative Court must be lodged within 75 calendar days of the servable administrative act—that is, the date on which the decision was notified to the person concerned or the ...
SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE (POST DIVORCE ALIMONY) IN CYPRUS – WHEN, WHY AND HOW MUCH
A divorce decree may end the marriage, but it does not always end the duty to support. Cyprus tackles the question of alimony for ex spouses in Law 232/1991 on marital property relations. Below is ...
PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN CYPRUS: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PRACTICAL INSIGHTS
In family law disputes, few issues are as sensitive—and as pivotal—as who decides for the child once parents separate. Cyprus law approaches the matter through the concept of parental responsibilit...
ADOPTING A CHILD IN CYPRUS – HOW PLACEMENT REALLY WORKS BEFORE THE COURT ORDER
Many prospective parents assume that adoption begins with lawyers and judges. In truth, the first—and most delicate—stage is “placement”: moving the child into the daily care of the people who hope...
CHILD MAINTENANCE (ALIMONY FOR CHILDREN) IN CYPRUS – WHAT IT REALLY MEANS FOR EVERYDAY FAMILIES
When parents split up, the first question that usually lands on a lawyer’s desk is “how much will I have to pay—or receive—for the kids?”. In Cyprus the answer is spelled out in Law 216/1990, but t...
DIVORCE IN CYPRUS ON THE GROUND OF "IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN" – WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO PROVE THE MARRIAGE IS OVER
Most Cypriot divorces today are granted because the relationship has “broken down so strongly that carrying on is unbearable.” That phrase comes from Article 27 of the Marriage Law 104(I)/2003 and ...
THE RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MARITAL HOME IN CYPRUS: LEGAL BASIS AND PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE
In cases where marital relations break down, one of the most immediate and sensitive issues that arises is the continued residence of the spouses, particularly when minor children are involved. Cyp...
LATE FILING OF SALE CONTRACTS IN CYPRUS
A surprising number of Cypriot property buyers discover—often years after paying the full price—that their sale contract was never lodged at the Land Registry. Until it is, the purchaser cannot com...
LIMITED GRANTS OF ADMINISTRATION: A PRACTICAL OVERVIEW
Limited grants offer a targeted, court controlled solution when a procedural dead end threatens to stall litigation or statutory processes involving a deceased person. Precision in drafting and tho...
NAVIGATING CYPRUS PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN 2025
As Cyprus continues to attract global investors and professionals seeking a stable and vibrant European base, the Cyprus Permanent Residency Program remains a cornerstone for those looking to estab...
CYPRUS INTERNATIONAL TRUSTS: A ROBUST VEHICLE FOR WEALTH PRESERVATION AND INTERNATIONAL PLANNING
As global families and high-net-worth individuals continue to seek effective solutions for wealth structuring, asset protection, and succession planning, the Cyprus International Trust (CIT) has em...
EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR? A LEGAL GUIDE TO GETTING IT RIGHT
In today’s flexible work culture, many professionals—journalists, consultants, salespeople—operate under titles like “freelancer” or “partner.” But is that really what the law sees? The answer isn’...
ΜΑΡΤΥΡΕΣ ΥΠΟ ΠΡΟΣΤΑΣΙΑ ΣΤΟ ΔΙΚΑΣΤΗΡΙΟ
Άτομα τα οποία θα δώσουν μαρτυρία σε οποιαδήποτε δικαστική διαδικασία, μπορεί να θεωρηθούν ευάλωτα άτομα για τους σκοπούς της διαδικασίας στο Δικαστήριο για διάφορους λόγους που προνοεί γενική και ...
INTERIM PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN CYPRUS: JUDICIAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PRINCIPLES
While courts are prepared to intervene to protect IPRs, this power is not exercised lightly. The balance of convenience – or the “balance of hardship” – remains central to the court’s discretionary...