Constantinos
Lawyer · Nicosia, Cyprus
- 249 cases handled
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: Russian, English
- Law, Democritus University of Thrace
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5.00(7 reviews)
Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract in Cyprus
A contract dispute in Cyprus starts when one side does not do what was agreed: it delivers badly, late or not at all, or walks away from the deal. English-speaking lawyers assess the contract, send the letter before action, negotiate and, if needed, take the claim to court or arbitration.
About Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract in Cyprus
A contract dispute — most often searched as breach of contract, and also as a contractual dispute, a contract dispute lawyer or suing for breach of contract in Cyprus — arises when a party fails to perform what a contract requires. In Greek the words are παράβαση σύμβασης or αθέτηση σύμβασης, and a claim in court is an αγωγή. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Contractual Disputes”. Cyprus decides these cases under its Contract Law and common-law principles of English origin, so the remedies carry English names: damages, specific performance, rescission, injunction.
Who it concerns
Buyers whose developer has not delivered, clients of builders and renovation firms, foreign companies let down by a Cypriot supplier or distributor, freelancers whose project was cancelled half-way, and investors in a deal that was never completed.
How a dispute usually runs in Cyprus
- Collecting the contract, the correspondence, invoices and evidence of what went wrong.
- A letter before action setting out the claim. Under the civil procedure rules brought in by the court reform, parties are expected to follow pre-action protocols — exchanging the key information and documents before suing — and a court can take a failure to do so into account.
- Negotiation, mediation, or arbitration where the contract provides for it.
- A claim before the District Court, or before the Commercial Court for larger commercial cases, with the judge managing the timetable.
- Judgment and its enforcement, in Cyprus or abroad.
Points to watch
- Claims are subject to limitation periods, so delay can cost the right to sue; a lawyer confirms the period that applies.
- The contract may already choose foreign law, foreign courts or arbitration, which changes where the case is heard.
- Proceedings are in Greek, and documents in English may need certified translations.
- An unpaid invoice that nobody disputes is often simpler to pursue as debt collection.
What a lawyer does
The lawyer explains what the contract and the law allow you to claim, writes the letter before action, negotiates, represents you in mediation, arbitration or court and follows the judgment through to payment. Clients outside Cyprus can act through a power of attorney. To avoid the next dispute, contracts can be checked before signing under contract review.
Questions and answers
What can be claimed when a contract is broken?
Usually compensation for the loss the breach caused. In some cases the court orders the other side to perform (specific performance) or lets the injured side end the contract, and an injunction can stop a continuing breach.
Can I sue a Cypriot company from abroad?
Yes. A Cyprus lawyer files and runs the claim; you may be needed as a witness.
Does a judgment from another country work in Cyprus?
Judgments from other EU countries are generally recognised under EU rules; others go through a separate procedure — see enforcement of foreign judgments.
Is it better to settle?
The cost and length of a court case often make a negotiated or mediated settlement worth considering; the lawyer weighs the strength of the claim against both.
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The lawyer was present, helpful and professional!
— Emily05 Feb 2020 -
The lawyer was excellent and efficient in every way.
— Tracey04 Nov 2025Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
The lawyer is calm, savvy and highly skilled, with excellent English. She helped us settle a tricky legal problem involving a Portuguese-based removal company, guiding us through the legal, technical and cultural complexities of our claim. For us it was priceless to have such peace of mind in a stressful period. We recommend her to anyone dealing with an international or complex legal claim.
— Krista15 Jul 2025Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
The lawyer was very helpful, spoke good English and was there when needed. My small case was taken seriously.
— Jan19 Feb 2025Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
Working with the lawyer was a pleasure, and her professionalism showed throughout. We are very thankful for her expertise and for the clear, well-articulated plan of action she set out. She made the effort to understand our situation and was always on hand to answer questions. We needed her because our wedding venue had charged us extra "overage" fees after the wedding and was keeping our wedding photos as collateral. She got to the bottom of it and resolved our case.
— Panayota12 Dec 2024Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
I am very happy with the lawyer, who is personable and supportive, and I am still working with her.
— Claire08 Nov 2024Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
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— Aimee07 Nov 2024Contract Disputes & Breach of Contract -
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