Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Cyprus

Cyprus is a frequent destination for enforcement. We register and enforce foreign judgments and arbitral awards here, against assets held in Cyprus.

Because Cyprus is a common destination for international assets and corporate structures, creditors regularly need to enforce a foreign judgment or award against assets located here. The route depends on where the judgment comes from and which regime or treaty applies.

We advise on the correct enforcement route, handle the registration or recognition proceedings, and move quickly to secure and realise assets, including, where appropriate, applying for freezing relief at the outset.

Enforcement routes

• EU judgments under the applicable EU regime (including the recast Brussels Regulation)
• UK judgments following Brexit, where the pre-Brexit EU regime no longer applies
• Judgments from countries with which Cyprus has a bilateral treaty on the reciprocal enforcement of judgments
• Judgments from other countries enforced by action at common law
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards under the New York Convention
• Freezing orders and interim relief to preserve assets pending enforcement