Merger control, antitrust compliance, state aid and public procurement issues are what Harris Kyriakides‘ EU and competition team specialises in. The team works cross-practice with its IP practice on licensing agreements, tech transfers and the competition aspects of IP rights, often working for clients in the energy sector. At the helm of the ’knowledgeable, accessible and communicative’ team are Michael Kyriakides, Eleni Neoptolemou and Angela Charalambous. Kyriakides specialises in multi-jurisdictional litigation and arbitration involving competition and regulatory issues; Neoptolemou is a key adviser for clients in energy, IP, public procurement and regulatory compliance; and Charalambous bolsters the practice’s public procurement disputes, tax and judicial review proceedings ability.
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- ‘Harris Kyriakides delivers forward-looking, strategic and commercially sound advice. Their close work with regulators and international expertise provides clients with exceptional insight and confidence.’
- ‘The team combines technical excellence with business acumen and strategic precision. Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou are standout professionals known for clear, commercially focused guidance.’
- ‘Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou deliver outstanding results through strategic thinking and business understanding. Their ability to link legal precision with commercial goals consistently achieves success.’
- ‘Exceptional at simplifying complex matters. Their clear communication and approachable style make collaboration efficient and reassuring.’
- ‘Harris Kyriakides’ competition practice shows rare specialisation and analytical strength. Their clear, business-oriented advice and balanced strategy make them leaders in Cyprus for complex, cross-border work.’
- ‘Competition experts Eleni Neoptolemou and Michael Kyriakides demonstrate strong judgement and strategic clarity. Their ability to simplify complexity ensures consistently effective representation.’
- ‘Expert, client-focused and fully professional team. Their deep legal knowledge ensures precise and effective advice every time.’
- ‘Knowledgeable, accessible and communicative professionals. They maintain clarity and responsiveness in every interaction.’
Key clients
- Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP
- CHR. KAPODISTRIAS & SONS and KYROS AUTO SERVICE
- District Local Government Organisation of Larnaca
- Municipality of Ayia Napa
- European Capital of Culture Organisation – Larnaca 2030
- Cyprus Airports (F&B)
- KPMG
- Petrou Bros Dairy Products
- LCA Aviation Fueling System
Work highlights
Advised Med Energywise Ltd (Petrolina Group) on merger control filing and competition law compliance in connection with its €46m acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus Ltd.
Advising IGI Poseidon on the $6bn EastMed-Poseidon Pipeline Project, including licensing, environmental approvals, and land rights negotiations across Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Italy.
Advised Petrou Bros Dairy Products Ltd on competition law compliance following a dawn raid by the Cyprus Competition Authority, including regulatory engagement and risk mitigation during a sector-wide investigation.
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Practice head
Michael Kyriakides; Eleni Neoptolemou; Angela Charalambous