Harris Kyriakides‘ real estate and construction team focuses on the areas of transactional real estate work, development and planning, construction and project disputes and regulatory compliance in real estate. The team is not stranger to advising on landmark acquisitions and disposal of premium assets, cross-border structuring with foreign banks, advising on regulatory risks and providing representation for contested renewals, interim reliefs and contractual breach claims. Charikleia Theodoulou, a property litigation expert, and Andrea Newton, who combines expertise in both contentious and non-contentious property matters, jointly head the practice. Elena Kapfchamer supports the team’s transactional real estate ability.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team offer commercial, solution-focused advice with efficiency and clarity.’
- ‘The Real Estate and Construction team combine legal depth with commercial pragmatism. Their advice is practical, executable, and aligned with business realities, making them a true partner rather than just external counsel.’
- ‘Responsive and commercially minded - Andrea Newton and Tony Kyriakides are pragmatic, accessible, and quick to provide realistic, actionable advice.’
- ‘The Real Estate and Construction team handle complex transactions and disputes with skill. Their technical excellence, responsiveness, and innovation distinguish them as a leader in Cyprus.’
- ‘Andrea Newton and Tony Kyriakides quickly grasp complex projects. They collaborate effectively with external parties, maintaining a constructive and cooperative approach that supports successful outcomes.’
- ‘Professional and efficient in property law. The team handle complex transactions with strong communication, attention to detail, and commercial insight.’
- ‘Attentive and explanatory. The team listen carefully, outline practical options, and simplify decision-making for clients.’
- ‘Client-oriented with a personal approach. The team combine extensive experience with a strong professional network to deliver tailored, effective advice.’
Key clients
- Solfo Properties
- Spanias Hardware
- Grivalia Management
- Marfields Group
- High Pinnacle Developments
- Eurobank Cyprus
- Petrolina Group
- Bank of Cyprus
- Altia (Themis Portfolio Management)
- Astrobank
- Thanos Hotels & Resorts
- Panchris Group
- Iacovou Group
Work highlights
Advised Eurobank S.A., acting through Grivalia Management, on the €34m acquisition of a Cyprus company holding the landmark PwC headquarters property in Athens.
Advised Bank of Cyprus on the resolution of a dispute over a prime Nicosia property and its subsequent €10m sale to Société Générale for its new flagship branch.
Representing the Municipality of Pafos in high-value litigation arising from the termination of a public works design-and-build contract, including securing the cancellation of an ex parte order obtained by the contractor.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
Charikleia Theodoulou; Andrea Newton
Other key lawyers
Elena Kapfchamer; Tony Kyriakides