Harris Kyriakides > Nicosia, Cyprus > Firm Profile

Harris Kyriakides
1 KINYRA STREET
5TH FLOOR
1102 NICOSIA
Cyprus

Cyprus > EU and competition Tier 1

Harris Kyriakides' excellent team handles a wide array of competition law matters, with a particular focus on merger control matters and antitrust issues. The group is also skilled in advising on anti-competitive practices, state aid and public procurement issues. Regulatory work is another key area of instruction for the department. Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou are the practice heads.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides; Eleni Neoptolemou

Testimonials

‘This practice offers excellent and well documented legal services through a well structured approach. It keeps abreast of all current legislation and relevant court cases and also uses modern technology in a very efficient way. Its clients should expect a very professional and reliable service.’

‘Michalis Kyriakides’ contribution on a rather complex competition case has been catalytic towards a successful outcome. He always seeks all necessary industry related information and commercial knowledge to assist him in preparing the case in the most efficient way.’

‘A great law office, dependable and always available for assistance. Billing is always at market rates with no hidden costs.’

‘Good preparation, knowledge of subject, professionalism, and very good approach to customers.’

Key clients

Municipality of Limassol

Sewerage Council of Ayia Napa

Municipality of Dromolaxias-Meneou

Metrica AE

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd

Primetel PLC

NCR (Cyprus) Ltd

AGS Agrotrading Ltd

DJ Karapatakis & SONS LIMITED

Ayia Napa Municipality

Cyprus > Employment Tier 2

The ‘great’ employment team at Harris Kyriakides garners praise for its ‘deep knowledge and experience’ and ‘sound, tailor-made advice’. Under the leadership of Charikleia Theodoulou and Andrea Newton, the practice advises on employment contracts, policies, and discrimination claims, and has also been kept busy handling disciplinary issues, terminations of employment, and employee benefits.

Practice head(s):

Charikleia Theodoulou; Andrea Newton

Other key lawyers:

Elena Kapfchamer; Angeliki Papaefstathiou; Michael Kyriakides; Angela Charalambous

Testimonials

‘The team responds in a prompt and clear manner and suggests alternative solutions for the client to consider. Elena Kapfchamer and Charikleia Theodoulou are highly professional, polite and thorough.’ 

‘ We believe that it is an exceptionally good team. They are very experienced, proactive and well versed in employment matters. The quality of their advice is excellent. They are one of the main law firms currently in the market who have immense experience in employment matters.’ 

‘Harris Kyriakides’ team is knowledgeable and professional while at the same time making any client feel comfortable and included. You know they will do what is best for clients, not just for themselves.’ 

‘During all our work with them they have always been prompt as well as taking into consideration all the client has to say and their concerns.’

Very diligent, resourceful and professional. All lawyers and associates pay particular attention to the needs of each client with a view to achieving the best result possible.’

‘Michael Kyriakides, Angela Charalambous and Angeliki Papaefstathiou respond on time and always come fully prepared, ready to answer any enquiries we might have. They are all efficient.’

‘Respect, the ability to listen and put people at ease are invaluable skills that we fully appreciate.’

Cyprus > Intellectual property Tier 2

Under the joint leadership of Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou, the nimble team at Harris Kyriakides handles a broad array of intellectual property matters. Key areas of instruction for the group include advising on trade marks, patents and copyrights, as well as trade secrets and domain names. The practice has particular expertise in acting for clients in sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, and fashion. The group is well-placed to advise on digital content protection issues, and has also been kept busy assisting with the protection of confidential information and copyright infringement claims.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides; Eleni Neoptolemou

Other key lawyers:

Munevver Kasif

Testimonials

‘You can feel the team spirit and everyone being on the same page.’

‘Smart, fast, attention to detail.’

‘Professionalism, experienced personnel.’

‘Extensive knowledge on the subject and practical approach to handling such matters.’

‘Excellent professionals, quick responses, always available to assist, very kind people.’

Key clients

Prevention at Sea

Ministry of Food Sal

US Polo

C & C Londou Bros Ltd

HAFCO S.A

Petrolina Holdings Public Ltd

Cyprus Airports (F&B) Limited

Work highlights

  • Acted for US Polo in Cyprus, in relation to product infringements targeting the client’s trade marks and intellectual property rights.
  • Advised HAFCO S.A on a trade mark opposition procedure.

Cyprus > Real estate and construction Tier 2

At Harris Kyriakides, the multi-disciplinary group acts on a wide range of real estate matters, ranging from acquisitions and disposals to leasing, financing and development matters. The team is also adept at handling planning issues and property disputes, as well as direct and indirect investments in real estate. Charikleia Theodoulou and Andrea Newton co-head the department, in which senior associate Elena Kapfchamer plays a pivotal role.

Practice head(s):

Andrea Newton; Charikleia Theodoulou

Other key lawyers:

Elena Kapfchamer; Tony Kyriakides

Testimonials

‘All documents were prepared in a timely manner and everything was in order. The team provided us with excellent legal advice and services. They explained everything well and came through with all questionable issues. We found them to be reliable, courteous and professional. ’

‘The team is immediately responsive, up to date with local and international developments, well experienced and efficient with the handling of cases.’

‘On top of things. No need to chase them.’

‘Elena Kapfchamer and Charikleia Theodoulou are both always available and happy to offer their opinion and advice. Charikleia is an out of the box thinker; Elena is passionate. They make a good team together.’

‘Andrea Newton and Tony Kyriakides are very knowledgeable, they have attention to detail and know the market very well. What I was impressed  with is their communication.’

‘Good command of the English language and careful drafting of terms. Good negotiators and bring good argumentation during the negotiating process.’

‘Eleni Neoptolemou has effective communication skills that give her the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner to the client. She can quickly and thoroughly research legal issues. She is always available for her clients and has efficient time management and organisational skills.’

‘Harris Kyriakides has highly qualified lawyers with experience in Real Estate type transactions. They are recommended for the more complex and sizeable cases.’

Key clients

Petrolina Group

Zudolex Cyprus Ltd

Bank of Cyprus

Astrobank

Themis Portfolio Management

Work highlights

  • Advising the Petrolina Group on the “Land of Tomorrow” project which concerns the development of the largest surface of seafront land in the District of Larnaca.
  • Advised the Municipality of Paphos on the establishment of a new university in the centre of the city, the American University of Beirut-Mediterraneo, due to welcome students in September 2023.
  • Advised Τhemis Portfolio Management Holding Limited, on managing part of their vast real estate portfolio of assets onboarded in Cyprus.

Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 3

The team at Harris Kyriakides is praised for its ‘high level of knowledge’ and 'very friendly approach’. Led by Michael Kyriakides, Phivos Zomenis and Niki Liassides, the practice fields expertise in a wide range of areas, with strength in advising on commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. It is well-placed to handle cross-border disputes, international trade conflicts, and multi-jurisdictional litigation. The group continues to advise on other issues including real estate and construction claims, contentious energy and natural resources matters, and employment disputes.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides; Phivos Zomenis; Niki Liassides

Testimonials

‘A complete grasp of the fundamentals of the case ensuring that the application was water tight. This was achieved by a thorough examination of all of the potential evidence and setting out the case so that a complex matter was easily understood by the judge presiding.’

They have been very responsive in providing advice and answering ongoing questions as the case has progressed.

‘Harris Kyriakides has an incredible dispute resolution practice in all respects. It is very diverse, ranging from banking/insurance/contracts to more complex matters, such as corporate and commercial disputes and civil fraud.’

‘The quality of the lawyers is brilliant, reaching international standards. They regularly act for international companies and they have accumulated vast experience. They have an incredible capacity for work and the speed at which they can turn things around is very impressive.’

‘The dispute resolution team is lead by Michael Kyriakides, an Oxford alumni and one of the best lawyers in Cyprus. Michael is very intelligent and able to assimilate complicated facts and portray them simply to a client – he can cut through volumes of documents in a very short time.’

‘Strong litigation capabilities, excellent performance in court.’

‘Client-oriented approach, great legal skills.’

Key clients

Belka Games CY Ltd

Ags Agrotrading Ltd

Gordian Holdings ltd

Paphos Municipality

Cyprus > Maritime and admiralty Tier 3

Michael Kyriakides heads up the practice at Harris Kyriakides, which has a solid track record in advising on the formation and maintenance of shipping companies, registration of vessels, and the sale and financing of ships. The team's workload also includes shipbuilding agreements and related litigation and arbitration proceedings. Maritime tax and insurance work is another core area of focus.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides

Other key lawyers:

Munevver Kasif

Testimonials

Excellent professionals, quick responses, always available to assist, very kind people, they listen to my ideas and needs carefully.’

‘It boasts a team of experts who prioritise collaboration, diversity, and innovative problem-solving.’

‘What I value most in them is their commitment to excellence and their willingness to go the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. Stand-out members of the firm include Michael Kyriakides and Munevver Kasif.’

Key clients

CMMI Cyprus Marine and Maritime Institute

Prevention at Sea Ltd

HORIZON SEA LINES SHIPPING COMPANY

Columbia Ship Management

AGS Agrotrading Ltd

Cyprus > Tax Tier 3

Michael Kyriakides and Angela Charalambous co-head the tax practice at Harris Kyriakides, which provides tax advice to a range of clients, including multinational companies, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts. Tax litigation is a prominent area of instruction for the team, with VAT disputes prominent in the group's workload. The department also has a solid track record in handling appeals before the Cyprus Tax Tribunal.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides; Angela Charalambous

Testimonials

‘Knowledgeable and experienced.’

‘Flexible and think out of the box.’

The team provides their legal opinions in due course and in a structured manner.’

‘The individuals work collaboratively and advise clients with the utmost professionalism.’

Key clients

PPT Aviation Services Ltd

Water Board of Larnaca

Sewage Board of Ayia Napa

Dutot Limited

Lanitis Golf Public Co. Ltd

EUROASIA INTERCONNECTOR LTD

G. C. Standard Laundries Ltd

PLANET TAX FREE (CYPRUS) LIMITED

Work highlights

  • Assisted PPT Aviation Services Ltd with prominent tax litigation in Cyprus.
  • Advised the Larnarka Water Board on a tax dispute concerning water installation at an airport.

Cyprus > Banking and finance Tier 4

Harris Kyriakides' team stands out as 'experienced' and 'well-organised', with 'a professional attitude'. The banking and finance practice is very well versed in handling a broad range of matters, from corporate finance and regulatory compliance issues, to lending transactions and dispute resolution, as well as handling issues relating to non-performing loans. National and international banks, credit acquiring companies and financial institutions are included in the department's client roster. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Nicolas KyriakidesPhivos Zomenis, and Georgina Athanasiou.

Practice head(s):

Nicolas Kyriakides; Georgina Athanasiou; Phivos Zomenis

Other key lawyers:

Margarita Avraam; Michael Kyriakides

Testimonials

‘People at Harris Kyriakides’ law office are very helpful and willing to assist you promptly on whatever request you have. They have great knowledge of their subject and the pricing of the company is very competitive compared to other law offices.’

‘Margarita Avraam is an exceptional lawyer at Harris Kyriakides’ law office. She is very helpful and her responses are delivered to the point, accurately and well documented.’

‘They are committed to what they do, they study their cases well and seek information and consultation with us when the case is outside of normal circumstances. They have accumulated experience and were successful in all the cases they represented us.’

‘True professionals both in their knowledge and behaviour, standing by their customers and exhibiting high level of ethical practice.’

‘Georgina Athanasiou and Margarita Avraam are efficient. Phivos Zomenis has valuable experience as he used to be a judge.’

‘Very diversified team with in depth knowledge.

‘The banking team of Harris Kyriakides is extraordinarily professional. They are very well aware of recent developments in the law,  always proactive and ahead of anything else I have seen in the market. They also organise conferences and seminars discussing new developments in banking law and they are instrumental in the production of case law in Cyprus in the area of banking.’

‘Nicolas Kyriakides and Georgina Athanasiou are amazing professionals, very responsive and always well documented and to the point.’

Key clients

Gordian Holdings Limited

Single Resolution Board

Eurobank EFG Cyprus Ltd

Themis Portfolio Management Limited

Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited

Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd

Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4

The team at Harris Kyriakides represents national and international companies and institutions in a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions. The group has expertise in advising on the commercial and corporate aspects of multi-jurisdictional deals and investment mandates, and has been kept busy handling corporate transactions in the technology sector. Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou are the practice heads.

Practice head(s):

Michael Kyriakides; Eleni Neoptolemou

Testimonials

‘The firm provides professional services with personal approach on contractual issues. Their response is within the time frame agreed.’

‘I have found this practice to be of international standards. They are extremely experienced on cross border transactions, they get a lot of work from big international firms and they have an amazing network all over the world.’

‘They are able to familiarise themselves with transactions extremely fast and they also deliver work of extremely high standards in fast speed, because they are well resourced and have experience. Their work is truly amazing.’

‘The practice is led by Michael Kyriakides who is absolutely brilliant, superb and very client-friendly. He is a fantastic oral and written advocate with an amazing eye for detail.’

‘Michael treats every case with enthusiasm and precision. He prepares incredibly well and is very easy to work with. His associates are also exceptionally good. Fast, efficient, to the point.’

Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou offer effective solutions and excellent services. They are also distinguished for their excellent communication and information skills and above all for their deep and comprehensive knowledge and professionalism.’

Key clients

TRUSTPOINT INTERNATIONAL LLC

NCR (Cyprus) Ltd

Gutami Solar Development International BV

Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd

LCA Aviation Fueling System

Olympios Intelligent Technologies A.E

GEO Pavlides Automotive LTD

Cyprus Airports (F&B) Ltd

Kappa Star Limited

Larnaca Municipality

Work highlights

  • Advised Trustpoint LLC on the acquisition of Commit Global.

The firm: Established in 1976, Harris Kyriakides has grown over the years into one of the largest law firms in Cyprus. The development of the firm has always been founded on principles of integrity, professionalism and adopting standard of excellence, yet at the same time the firm is dynamic and consistently becomes adaptive and responsive to evolving clients’ needs, by introducing technology and modern practices.

The firm maintains over 30 lawyers and over 60 professionals in total. It is structured in 16 separate departments, namely administrative and public law, banking and finance, competition, procurement and regulatory, corporate and commercial advisory, corporate dispute resolution, data protection and cyber law, debt collection, intellectual property, insurance and personal injury, private client (trusts, funds, estate, matrimonial), private client (citizenship and residence), real estate, employment, sanctions, anticorruption and AML, shipping and Admiralty and tax. Each team of lawyers and paralegals specialises on a specific area of law and, where necessary, co-operate in matters which require a multi-discipline focus.

The firm provides advisory services and representation in transactional work (from simple to quite complex multinational transactions) and dispute resolution (including heavy weight disputes with international elements). It maintains extensive experience and deep expertise in dealing with the complexities of litigation and transactions nationally and internationally and across a wide variety of market sectors. The firm covers the whole territory of Cyprus and serves international and local private clients, businesses, organisations, charities and institutions. Its clientele includes several governments, governmental organisations and national and multinational companies as well as high-net-worth individuals and family offices.

Harris Kyriakides has been regularly recognised for its dedication to clients, its success in the legal and business community and its social responsibility. It was highly ranked in independent research on legal professionals and it was acknowledged in prestigious national and international directories and publications including Legal 500, Who’s Who Legal and Chambers and Partners.

Areas of practice
Banking and finance: advising on the full spectrum of banking and finance matters. Clients include international and local financial institutions, investment companies and security providers.

Insurance and personal injury: the firm represents major international and local insurers and reinsurers as well as private corporations active in the insurance sector. It provides advisory services with an emphasis on compliance matters, and litigation work, specialising on personal injury and professional negligence claims.

Family and estate: the firm deals with all types of estate planning, pre-marital advice and matrimonial dispute resolution. It has leading experience on international child abduction matters. Additionally, it advises on wills, probate and estate administration.

Commercial and employment: the firm advises leading international and local companies on commercial law transactional matters (including JVs, franchise agreements, employment issues). It also acts in litigation matters with an emphasis on debt collection and employment, principally acting for the creditors and employers.

Real estate: the firm provides advisory services on the full spectrum of real estate matters, from simple acquisitions and due diligence to conceiving, implementing and completing large-scale real estate and infrastructure projects in Cyprus.

Administrative: the firm acts for public authorities, companies and individuals in connection with administrative law matters and provides advice and representation in relation to cases brought before the newly established Administrative Court.

Competition and public procurement: Harris Kyriakides  maintains one of the leading practices in competition and public procurement matters and maintains substantial experience in the field, having represented the claimants in the matter where the biggest fine was imposed by the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition. The firm provides advisory and representation services on matters related to the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition and the Cyprus Tender Review Authority.

Corporate (advisory): the firm provides legal advice on corporate matters related to the Cyprus Companies Act as well as transactional representation, with particular emphasis on complex and multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Corporate (litigation): the firm provides advice and representation in heavyweight cases, often acting in co-ordination with international law firms and litigators. Team members have experience in litigation and arbitration matters, with an emphasis on injunctions, recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments or arbitral awards and fraud cases.

Regulatory: the firm provides advice on a variety of regulatory matters, with specialisation in personal data and investment services.

Intellectual property: the firm advises on protection, development and enforcement of intellectual property rights, with an emphasis on international trade mark registration and enforcement.

Shipping: the firm provides legal advice and representation on agreements, litigation and arbitration proceedings concerning shipbuilding, sale and finance of ships, formation and maintenance of shipping companies and ship registration in Cyprus as well as ancillary matters such as charter-parties and marine insurance.

Tax: the tax department focuses on litigation matters, including international investigations and disputes with tax authorities.

Department Name Email Telephone
Commercial and Real Estate Harris Kyriakides h.kyriakides@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Corporate and M&A , Capital Markets , Competition and State aid, Foreign investment in Cyprus , Energy , Maritime, Oil & Gas , Shipping Michael Kyriakides m.kyriakides@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Banking & Finance . Insurance Law and Personal Injury . Technology, Blockchain, Digital Assets & Crypto Currencies Nicolas Kyriakides n.kyriakides@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Litigation and Arbitration Phivos Zomenis p.zomenis@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Employment and benefits Charikleia Theodoulou c.theodoulou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Administrative Law, Public Law, Family and Estate Angela Charalambous a.charalambous@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Commercial / Corporate Constantina Hadjianastasi c.hadjianastasi@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Intellectual Property , Procurement & Regulatory , Energy Eleni Neoptolemou e.neoptolemou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Property and Real estate Andrea Newton a.newton@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Corporate and Commercial , Dispute Resolution Niki Liassides n.liassides@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Debt Recovery and Enforcement Georgina Athanasiou g.athanasiou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
AML Compliance, Sanctions and Investigations Juliana Georgallidou j.georgallidou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Corporate Dispute Resolution , Competition Maria Afxentiou m.afxentiou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advisory Evangelia Hadjineophytou e.hadjineophytou@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Banking and Finance Margarita Avraam m.avraam@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Agreements and Contracts, Arbitration and Litigation in relation to property Elena Kapfchamer e.kapfchamer@harriskyriakides.law +357 24 201600
Number of lawyers : 34
Female Leadership : 64%
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