Litigation & Dispute Resolution in Cyprus

Dispute Resolution in Cyprus

When a dispute cannot be settled by negotiation, our litigation team represents clients before all levels of the Cyprus courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. We act for both claimants and defendants in commercial and civil matters, and we combine robust advocacy with a clear view of the commercial outcome you actually want. Whatever the dispute, our first question is always how to resolve it in the most efficient and cost effective way.

The 2023 Civil Procedure Rules

Cyprus reformed its civil procedure on 1 September 2023 with a new set of rules modelled on the English Civil Procedure Rules. The reform introduced an overriding objective, active case management by the court, and pre action protocols that require the parties to exchange information before a case is filed. A claim now begins with a claim form and particulars of claim, and strict deadlines apply for the memorandum of appearance and the defence. We guide clients through this modern framework from the first pre action letter to trial. Read our guide to the civil claims court process in Cyprus.

Commercial and Civil Disputes We Handle

Our litigation practice covers the full range of disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, debt recovery, property and construction disputes, employment claims, insurance disputes and judicial review. We handle commercial disputes, civil litigation, and debt recovery for local and international clients.

Interim Remedies and Injunctions

In urgent cases, the outcome often depends on getting the right order quickly. Cyprus courts can grant powerful interim remedies, including freezing (Mareva) injunctions and disclosure orders, sometimes without notice to the other side, where the applicant shows a serious issue to be tried and that the balance of convenience favours the order. Cyprus courts can also support foreign proceedings. Learn more about injunctions in Cyprus.

Arbitration, Mediation and Enforcement

Litigation is not the only route. We represent clients in arbitration and in mediation under the Mediation Law, which can resolve a dispute faster and more privately than a court hearing. When you hold a judgment, whether from Cyprus or abroad, we enforce it against the other party's assets, including through recognition of foreign judgments under the Brussels Regulation for European Union member states. Speak to our litigation team about the best strategy for your case.