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Wills, Forced Heirship and Inheritance Rights under Cyprus Law

Wills, Forced Heirship and Inheritance Rights under Cyprus Law

Introduction In our Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus: Grants, Duties and Procedure guide, we discussed the procedures pertaining to probate and estate administration in Cyprus. In this guide, we discuss the rules of heirship and [...]

Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus: Grants, Duties and Procedure

Probate and Estate Administration in Cyprus: Grants, Duties and Procedure

Introduction When a person dies in Cyprus, their estate does not pass automatically to those entitled to it. It must first be collected, safeguarded and accounted for, the debts of the deceased must be paid, and only then can the remaining property [...]

Assignment or Novation: A Practical Guide

Assignment or Novation: A Practical Guide

Introduction Businesses change constantly. A company may sell part of its business, reorganise its group structure, replace a contractor, transfer a loan, or move a commercial relationship from one entity to another. When that happens, one question [...]

Navigating Football Contract Termination Disputes in Cyprus: Red Card or Fair Play?

Navigating Football Contract Termination Disputes in Cyprus: Red Card or Fair Play?

Introduction The world of professional football is as much about contracts and regulations as it is about goals and glory. In Cyprus, football has gained significant prominence, hosting talented players and competitive clubs. However, behind the [...]

A Practical Guide to Administrative Law in Cyprus

A Practical Guide to Administrative Law in Cyprus

Administrative law is the body of rules governing the organisation, operation, and oversight of administrative bodies exercising public authority, ensuring the protection of individual rights and promoting fairness, legality, due process, and [...]

Citizenship by Investment:  A Guide to AG Collins' Opinion in Commission v Malta

Citizenship by Investment: A Guide to AG Collins' Opinion in Commission v Malta

This guide delves into the key aspects of Advocate General (AG) Anthony Collins’ recent opinion dated 04 October 2024 in the case of European Commission v Malta, Case C-181/23, which examines Malta’s "Citizenship by Naturalisation for Exceptional [...]

Civil Procedure Rules in Cyprus: A Practical Guide in Addressing Procedural Errors and Uncertainty

Civil Procedure Rules in Cyprus: A Practical Guide in Addressing Procedural Errors and Uncertainty

As of September 2023, Cyprus implemented new Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), a significant reform aimed at modernizing and improving the efficiency of the judicial process. This reform, modelled after the English Civil Procedure Rules, was a major [...]

The Rise of Padel in Cyprus: Key Legal Considerations

The Rise of Padel in Cyprus: Key Legal Considerations

Padel has seen an incredible rise in popularity across the globe, and Cyprus is no exception. With its fast-paced nature and social appeal, Padel is attracting players, investors, and sports enthusiasts alike. But as the sport grows, so does the [...]

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