The team at Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC acts for various ship owners, ship managers and financial institutions. It frequently covers various contentious matters, such as charter party disputes and personal injury claims as well as representing clients before the Admiralty Court in relation to shipping disputes. The team’s experience includes handling various transactions and issuing legal opinions on a range of ship financings. Menelaos Kyprianou, Tonia Antoniou and Ioanna Solomou are the practice heads. Andria Kouloumi is another name to note.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
- Profile
Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is very flexible and helpful at any time. Within the shipping industry,y it is very important to be able to act swiftly and be creative, and Michael Kyprianou & Co have proven that they can do just that. ’
‘Our direct contact person has been Andria Kouloumi, who has helped us out with several issues.’
The team around Michael Kyprianou is providing a very high standard of service. We really appreciate that they can present their legal advice in a comprehensible way.’
‘We really appreciate that any matter is taken seriously and responsibly by our main associate Andria Kouloumi, it does not matter if it's a complex situation or a minor issue. We appreciate mainly her awareness, knowledge and attention.’
‘Kyriakos Constantinou provides excellent and timely advice.'
‘The team have the expertise to cope with the extensive workload required for our industry. They have fully qualified personnel to handle all the areas in their company.’
‘The individuals I have worked with are professional, patient and knowledgeable in the areas I have worked with them, Ioanna Solomou Andria Kouloumi and Kyriakos Constantinou.’
‘Hands-on approach. Good understanding of client needs. Well organised.’
Key clients
- ABN Amro N.V
- CMMI Cyprus Marine & Maritime Institute
- MARAIS s.r.o.
- EMAR Offshore Services B.V.
Work highlights
- Provides ongoing assistance and advice about maritime, regulatory and compliance requirements for the client, a stakeholder in the maritime industry in Cyprus.
- Acts as the local legal advisor to a major group of shipping companies and also acts as its representative with the Shipping Deputy Ministry.
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
Menelaos Kyprianou; Tonia Antoniou; Ioanna Solomou
Other key lawyers
Andria Kouloumi; Kyriakos Constantinou