KNOWLEDGE
Η αλήθεια για την Διαιτησία στην Κύπρο
Ένεκα ριζικών αλλαγών, τα Δικαστήρια και η πολιτεία αναμένουν και προσδοκούν ότι οι Νέοι Κανονισμοί Πολιτικής Δικονομίας θα προκαλέσουν αύξηση στην εξωδικαστηριακή επίλυση διαφορών και εννοείται ότι η κύρια μέθοδος εξωδικαστηριακής επίλυσης διαφορών στην Κύπρο είναι η Διαιτησία.
Illegal purpose contracts: Can they ever be enforced under Cyprus Law? – Understanding the “illegality defence”
“No Court will lend its aid to a man who founds his cause of action upon an immoral or illegal act” said Lord Mansfield CJ in Holman v Johnson (1775) 1 Cowp 341, and marked the Cyprus legal framework around illegality in contracts up to the present date. The principle was redefined in the case of Tinsley v Millingan [1994] 1 AC 340 where the so called “reliance test” was established, essentially providing that if a Claimant needs to rely upon an illegal act in order to advance his claim, then that claim should be rejected. Also known as the common law principle of “ex turpi causa non oritur actio” (meaning “no action can arise from an illegal act”), this maxim usually presents itself as the “defence of illegality”, which is invoked by Defendants so as to argue that the claim against them should not succeed as it is based upon an illegal act.
Evaluating EU Sanctions Policy: Insights from Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union
Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) stands as a pillar of judicial oversight within the EU, providing a mechanism for private parties to challenge the legality of EU acts and serves as a vital instrument for ensuring legal integrity, accountability, transparency and the protection of fundamental rights.
Navigating Trust Litigation Safely: Understanding Beddoe Orders
Trustees play a crucial role in managing trusts, ensuring the best interests of beneficiaries are upheld while navigating legal complexities. However, when trustees face litigation, the potential for personal liability can be a daunting prospect.
Ioannides Demetriou LLC: Top Tier Firm in the Legal500 EMEA 2024 rankings
March 2024: IOANNIDES DEMETRIOU LLC has achieved top honours in The Legal 500 EMEA 2024 Rankings. With top rankings in Banking and Finance, Commercial, Corporate
The abolition of the UK’s non-dom regime – Should UK non-doms consider relocation to Cyprus?
The abolition of the UK non-domiciled (or non-dom) status in the last UK budget marks the end of an era for the UK’s tax system. It might also be a game-changer in global mobility as many UK resident non-domiciled individuals might seek to relocate to other jurisdictions in order to shield their overseas earnings from taxation. One such jurisdiction could be Cyprus.
The regulation of the content of B2C contracts under Cypriot contract law
Effective consumer protection is an area still in the earliest stages of its development in the Cypriot legal system. Prior to the adoption of Directive
Cyprus’ Path in the European Green Deal: Integrating the Just Transition Mechanism
As the European Union (EU) embarks on a transformative journey towards a greener and more sustainable future through the European Green Deal (EGD), the question of ensuring that no one is left behind takes a central stage. This article aims to analyse the measures that the government of Cyprus is undertaking to achieve its 2030 and 2050 climate targets and to assess how the concept of social inclusion is endorsed along the way.