Author: kritondionysiou
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Successful Recovery in European Payment Order Proceedings
Our firm recently represented the claimant in European Payment Order proceedings before the District Court of Nicosia, arising from a cross-border commercial debt. Following the issuance of the European Payment Order, we were instructed to take decisive enforcement steps against the debtor. Given the structure of the debtor’s affairs, this required the filing of multiple…
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Advancing Cross-Border Justice Under the Hague Convention
We are pleased to share a successful outcome in a cross-border dispute under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Our firm represented the left-behind parent before the Family Court of Nicosia in proceedings concerning the unlawful removal of a child by the respondent. The Court has ordered the child’s return…
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Successful Construction Arbitration Outcome
We are pleased to share a notable outcome for our firm in a construction arbitration before the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber. Our team acted for an employer facing a series of claims by a civil engineer. The matter proceeded through a full hearing with several witnesses under examination and cross-examination. The Tribunal’s award dismissed…
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Successful Settlement of a Construction Dispute
We are pleased to report that our firm has successfully represented a construction company in resolving a dispute arising from the refusal to issue a final architect’s certificate at the close of a construction project in Nicosia. The matter involved three parties – our client (the contractor), the project’s architect, and the employer – and…
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Guiding a Key Construction Project in Limassol
We are pleased to share that our firm has advised a leading construction company on a construction project in Limassol. Our team drafted all necessary supplementary agreements and provided expert guidance on the regulatory framework, ensuring a clear commercial understanding between the parties while safeguarding our client’s rights. Key elements of our work included selecting…
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New Book on Civil Procedure in Cyprus
We are pleased to share that our founder, Kriton Dionysiou, contributed to the recently published book Civil Procedure in Cyprus, a comprehensive new reference work on the rules governing civil litigation. His chapters address the service of documents and the challenge of court jurisdiction—two fundamental aspects of the reformed procedural system. The publication comes at…
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Kriton Dionysiou Presents on the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Kriton Dionysiou was honoured to participate in the 2025 Summer Course on International Arbitration, jointly organised by the Open University of Cyprus, the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the University of Hamburg, among others. The course brought together academics, legal practitioners, and students for a week of in-depth exploration of current issues in international…
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Claiming Foreign Debt in Cyprus
In today’s world, cross-border transactions are the norm rather than the exception. But when debts remain unpaid across jurisdictions, the question arises: Can foreign debt be claimed and enforced in Cyprus? The answer is yes—Cyprus law provides several avenues for doing so, but the correct approach depends greatly on the origin of the debt. The…
