European Union: Contracts and Commercial Law

Επιβεβαίωση στοιχείων Πραγματικών Δικαιούχων στο σύστημα του Μητρώου Πραγματικών Δικαιούχων για το έτος 2026

The latest edition of The Legal Industry Reviews: Cyprus is now available, bringing together perspectives on the legal and commercial developments reshaping the business landscape in Cyprus.

When a buyer fails to meet contractual obligations in a Dutch property sale, can sellers automatically claim the standard 10% penalty? This case examines how courts balance contractual penalties against fairness principles when financing delays stem from immigration document processing issues.

This article examines the mandatory Clause 10.6 valuation hierarchy under the Public Works Contract, exploring how adjustments to contract sums are calculated through rate-based and cost-based methods. It analyzes the legal framework governing variations, from contractual valuation rules through to residual remedies of fair valuation and quantum meruit, with particular attention to preliminary overheads and the procedural discipline required of employers and Employer's Representatives.

The UK Government's Commercial Payments Bill proposes to abolish construction retentions in Great Britain following a two-year transition period, fundamentally changing how construction projects manage payment security and defect remediation. While the Bill extends wider payment reforms to Northern Ireland, the retention ban itself does not currently apply there, creating important jurisdictional distinctions for businesses operating across the UK. What alternative security mechanisms will replace retention

An owner can sell a rented property in Cyprus. The difficulty is often the promise made to the buyer about when the tenant will leave. A completion date agreed between buyer and seller does not bind a tenant who has a right to remain.

Sweden has modernized its defense materiel regulations following NATO membership, introducing significant changes to export controls, manufacturing permits, and security protocols. The reforms balance streamlined processes for defense industry cooperation with strengthened oversight mechanisms, particularly affecting main contractors' responsibilities and technology secrecy provisions.

Explore how the intersection of law and literature enriches legal practice through interpretive tools, rhetorical strategies, and cultural insights. Discover how literary analysis can demystify legal language and foster a more reflective, humane approach to justice.

The Netherlands is introducing a strict new accreditation regime for temporary staffing that will fundamentally change how international businesses deploy workers on Dutch projects. Starting in 2028, all organizations supplying personnel in the Netherlands must obtain government admission permits, with hirers facing legal obligations to verify supplier compliance before work begins.