Cyprus now has a limited mechanism that allows certain cases to reach the Supreme Court after an appeal has already been decided by the Court of Appeal. At first glance, this may look like a “third appeal”. In practice, it is narrower than [...]
Introduction Non-compete clauses have yet to receive definitive scrutiny from the appellate courts, leaving them a largely unexplored and legally uncertain area of Cypriot employment law. Despite their widespread use, their enforceability remains [...]
In fast-moving industries, confidential information and trade secrets are often among a company’s most valuable assets. When employees leave to join or set up a competitor, disputes frequently arise over how they use knowledge and data acquired [...]
Introduction In today’s knowledge-based economy, confidential business information represents one of the most valuable assets of any enterprise. Recognizing the importance of protecting such information, the Cypriot legislator enacted the Protection [...]
Introduction Companies in Cyprus, like elsewhere, may encounter financial or structural difficulties that make it impossible to continue operating. In such cases, the law provides mechanisms to bring the life of a company to an end in an orderly and [...]
This guide, prepared by Economou & Co LLC, is the second in a series of practical overviews of arbitration in Cyprus. Part I examined the legislative framework, mechanisms for enforcement, and the grounds and procedure for challenging arbitral [...]
This guide is prepared by Economou & Co LLC as the first in a series of practical guides examining the arbitration landscape in Cyprus. This instalment outlines the legislative framework, enforcement mechanisms, and the grounds and procedural [...]
The European Investigation Order (EIO) is a key instrument for cross-border evidence gathering in criminal matters within the European Union (EU). Adopted under Directive 2014/41/EU, the EIO aims to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining [...]
