Publications
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...
ΠΑΙΔΟΚΤΟΝΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΘΑΝΑΤΟΣ ΠΑΙΔΙΟΥ ΑΠΟ ΓΟΝΕΑ
Ίσως μια από τις χειρότερες κατηγορίες / υποθέσεις που μπορούν να έρθουν ενώπιον της Δικαιοσύνης είναι αυτές της παιδοκτονίας και γενικά του θανάτου ενός παιδιού λόγο πράξεων ή παραλείψεων του ιδίο...
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE SIGNING CONTRACTS: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
Signing a contract is often a critical step in both personal and professional dealings. Whether you’re entering into a business agreement, leasing a property, or finalizing a service contract, unde...
WHEN CAN LOST PROFITS IN PUBLIC TENDERS BE COMPENSATED? CYPRUS APPEAL COURT'S DECISION
This ruling sets an important precedent for cases involving public tenders and administrative annulments. It strengthens the legal stance that the administration is not obliged to award a contract ...
RECENT JUDGMENT OF THE CYPRUS APPEAL COURT IN TSIELEPIS v. NICHROPA DEVELOPERS LTD: ANALYSIS OF UNJUST ENRICHMENT PRINCIPLES
The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the trial court’s decision that the defendant was unjustly enriched. The ruling reinforces that unjust enrichment serves as a fundamental equitable...
THE EVICTION OF STATUTORY TENANTS DUE TO DEMOLITION: LEGISLATION AND CASE LAW
The eviction of statutory tenants due to demolition is a significant and complex legal issue governed by the provisions of the Rent Control Law, Law 23/83, and the corresponding case law.