Costas Apokides spearheads KINANIS LLC‘s employment team alongside Mikaella Christoforou. Apokides specialises in termination of employment, contract negotiation, employee-employer disputes and representing clients before the Employment Tribunal, while Christoforou handles the team’s negotiation and drafting of employment contracts, employee rights and employer obligations mandates and workforce reorganisations. The team is also a standout for clients on internal investigations, developing workplace policies, and actively working cross-practice with its corporate, tax, compliance and litigation teams.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm provides accurate, informed guidance with strong teamwork and clear, concise communication.’
- ‘Kinanis LLC combines deep legal knowledge with practical insight, enabling confident, value-driven decisions with minimal risk.’
- ‘Mikaella Christoforou provides meticulous, solutions-oriented advice with professionalism and a collaborative approach.’
- ‘The employment law team is distinguished by its precision, clarity and commitment to protecting client interests through pragmatic, results-focused solutions.’
- ‘Kinanis LLC stands out for its depth of expertise, integrated approach across practice areas and dedication to client success.’
- ‘Christos Kinanis provides strategic insight and leadership, ensuring excellence, innovation and efficiency throughout the firm.’
Key clients
- Kernel Holding S.A.
- Grandvision Cyprus
- Ceranext
- DCI Advisors
- First Investment Bank
- Hyperion Systems Engineering
- Ecomz Holding
- The Falcon Cultural Enterprises
- Pancyprian Association For Rare Genetic Diseases "Unique Smiles"
- Sekurinvest
- GKP Law Firm
- Bugsy Empire
Work highlights
Advising Kernel Holding S.A.’s Cyprus l, providing day-to-day support on all employment law matters.
Advising Cyprus’ leading companies in the healthcare sector, advising on the full spectrum of employment law matters.
Advised an international client in the transportation asset management sector on a high-stakes internal investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and workplace bullying by a senior employee.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Costas Apokides; Mikaella Christoforou
Other key lawyers
Christos Kinanis; Dona Constantinou