The increasing popularity of arbitration in Cyprus is reflected in a series of events and conferences, which attract not only leading arbitration specialists as speakers, but also a remarkable number of attendees who are either specialised or interested in this field.

Cyprus Arbitration Day, the largest international arbitration event in our country, has proven to be attractive and worth-attending for a variety of reasons, especially for those who are actively involved in international arbitration, dispute resolution and commercial law.

• Strategic Location — Cyprus is a rising arbitration hub at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Its legal system and arbitration law regime (a Model Law country that also ratified the New York Convention) make it attractive for resolving cross-border disputes.
• Networking with Leading Experts — The event brings together renowned arbitrators, practitioners and academics from around the world. A great opportunity to build international connections.
• High-quality Panels and Contemporary Discussions — The agenda always includes recent developments in investment and commercial arbitration, and other hot topics, such as the increasing role of technology in the arbitral process and the implications imposed on the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. The sessions typically focus on practical insights, helpful for legal practitioners, academics and people from other disciplines who are getting involved in the arbitral process.
• Support for Emerging and Growing Practitioners — It also offers great opportunities for young professionals who are provided with a great way to develop their international network.
• Platform for Dialogue and Reform — Since Cyprus is a neutral venue amidst global, legal and political shifts, the event also shapes the conversation on arbitration reform, diversity, and uniformity.

N. Pirilides & Associates LLC Law Chambers, one of the founding members of Cyprus Arbitration Forum, sponsored for a third consecutive year the Cyprus Arbitration Day conference, which was held on 15 – 16 May 2025 at Four Seasons Hotel in Limassol. Attendees had the chance to connect with other professionals from various jurisdictions and disciplines, discuss hot and timely arbitration topics, and get an insight into the role of Cyprus as an attractive and promising arbitral seat and international business hub, all while enjoying exceptional hospitality, cuisine, and the Mediterranean climate.

Our Firm’s Partner, Savvas Theofanous delivered a speech on the legal implications arising out of the recent geopolitical developments in the context of the enforcement of international arbitral awards. Our Firm was also represented by the Head of the Dispute Resolution Department, Kyriakos Karatsis and Antonia Argyrou.

In the increasingly interconnected world of international arbitration, comity and ethics are essential principles that uphold the legitimacy and reliability of the entire process. Comity reminds us that mutual respect between legal systems, cultures, and jurisdictions fosters cooperation and predictability, whereas ethics ensure that arbitrators, counsel, and institutions maintain integrity, impartiality, and fairness — especially critical in a system that often operates without borders or centralized enforcement mechanisms.