Property Litigation in Cyprus
Property is one of the most valuable assets that a person or a company can own and it is perhaps by virtue of this value that property tends to attract a great deal of litigation and dispute. There are many different kinds of dispute that can occur in relation to property; in this article Michael Chambers highlights some of the most common forms of dispute and the action available to an...
Contractual Disputes
A contract is a written agreement made between the parties which states the terms of their legal relationship. Every contract will
contain different terms and conditions concerning the bargain it embodies. A dispute will occur when any of the terms and conditions are breached by either party, when there is disagreement as to interpretation of the written agreement or in the event that the...
The Litigation Process in Cyprus
Litigation refers to the dispute resolution process through the courts. Having been a British colony until 1960, the Cypriot legal system and rules relating to litigation are primarily based on the English legal system. The courts are divided into six types: District Courts (civil actions); Assize Courts (criminal cases); Family Courts; Rent Control Tribunals; Industrial Dispute Tribunals and...
Arbitration in Cyprus
Arbitration is a consensual legal technique for resolution of disputes without the necessity to refer the matter to court. The parties
to a dispute voluntarily refer the matter to an impartial third person (the arbitrator) who will be empowered by the parties to make a decision based on the evidence and the arguments which are presented to him. Once made, the arbitration award will be binding...