TIME TO RECHARGE

Trespass — the unlawful and direct interference with immovable property — continues to be one of the most pressing threats to landowners’ rights in Cyprus. Whether in the form of unauthorised entry, refusal to vacate, or continued occupation without legal basis, trespass can cause immediate and often irreparable harm. In such cases, how and when can a plaintiff obtain an interim injunction to stop the unlawful occupation or recover possession?

This article examines a recent District Court decision in which the Court was called upon to determine whether assets transferred via trust declarations during the lifetime of the deceased should be excluded from the deceased’s estate for the purposes of inheritance under the Wills and Succession Law, Cap. 195. The case, successfully handled by our firm, reinforces the legal distinction between inter vivos dispositions and testamentary or intestate succession, and affirms the enforceability of properly constituted trusts under Cypriot law.

For years, the word “lobbying” in Cyprus, as in many parts of the world, has carried a cloud of suspicion. It evoked images of backroom deals, informal access, and opaque influence. But with the enactment of the Law on Transparency in Decision-Making Processes and Related Matters of 2022 (Law 20(I)/2022), Cyprus has taken a bold legislative step to bring lobbying out of the shadows and into a regulated framework of transparency, accountability, and public trust.