Publications
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...
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 alle...
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...
THE EFFECT OF INTER VIVOS TRUSTS ON THE COMPOSITION OF THE ESTATE UNDER CYPRIOT SUCCESSION LAW
This article examines a recent District Court decision in which the Court was called upon to determine whether assets transferred via trust declarations during the lifetime of the deceased should b...
FROM TRANSPARENCY TO INFLUENCE: LOBBYING IN CYPRUS UNDER LAW 20(I)/2022
For years, the word “lobbying” in Cyprus, as in many parts of the world, has carried a cloud of suspicion. It evoked images of backroom deals, informal access, and opaque influence. But with the en...
THE PRINCIPLE OF LEGALITY AND THE STATE'S DUTY TO REMEDY ITS OWN UNLAWFUL ACTS: A NOTE ON APPEAL 171/20
In its recent judgment in Appeal No. 171/20, dated 11 June 2025, the Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus delivered a landmark ruling affirming the principle of legality and underlining the duty ...
PERIODIC TENANCY AND THE JURISDICTION OF THE RENT CONTROL COURT: WHEN THE TENANCY REMAINS CONTRACTUAL AND NOT STATUTORY
In a recent judgment dated 28 May 2025 were our office co-handled the case succesfuly on behalf of the tenants, the Rent Control Court of Nicosia dismissed an application for the determination and ...
AGREEMENT THROUGH CONDUCT IN CYPRIOT CONTRACT LAW – ESSENTIAL INSIGHTS
Agreement occurs when a party consents to an offer’s terms, either through explicit statements or actions that reflect those terms. In Cyprus, if parties engage in activities that align with the pr...
THE DEFENCE OF WAIVER OR PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL IN CYPRUS – WHEN, WHY, AND HOW IT APPLIES
In Cyprus, the defences of waiver and promissory estoppel are often raised to block claims where a party appears to have abandoned a right or made a promise not to enforce it. These principles, roo...
CYPRUS INHERITANCE LAW EXPLAINED: ADMINISTRATION, HEIR'S RIGHTS & RENUNCIATION OF AN ESTATE
Cypriot law recognizes the right of every heir to disclaim (renounce) an inheritance, should they choose not to accept their share. This must be done within three (3) months from the date the heir ...
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...