The ‘solid and reputable’ team at KINANIS LLC is spearheaded by Yiolanda Rotsides. The experienced team covers acquisitions, mergers (both local and cross-border), reorganisations and restructurings on a regular basis. Additionally, it advises on liquidations, receiverships and financing transactions. It often acts as local counsel for leading international law firms and Big 4 accounting firms. Andrea Ioakim typically advises local and international clients on corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Their key capabilities are many including quick turn-around and round-the-clock availability and compared to other law firms we work with, their advice is delivered in a thorough and clear manner. The team's structure ensures the commercial advice provided is more rounded.’

  • ‘Prompt in delivering legal advice, and highlighting potential risks. Andrea Ioakim in particular has excellent client management skills.’

  • ‘We have worked closely with Andrea Ioakim on various significant projects. Andrea, with her extensive knowledge in the field of Cyprus Corporate Law, is able to provide us with well-structured and to-the-point legal advice. We value her opinion. ’

  • ‘Responsiveness, reliability. Yolanda Rotsides and Andrea Ioakim - deep M&A knowledge, responsiveness and reliability.’

  • ‘The individuals are very responsive and have been very supportive in meeting strict compliance timelines that most law firms would find hard to meet. I have enjoyed a seamless relationship over the last 4 years and intend to maintain it.'

  • ' I have worked with Andrea Ioakim before she was a partner and I can say that over the years she has been exceptional in her work. The team shows that they really value the client and are always keen on providing advice at preliminary stages to guide the client and provide information on the finished product.'

  • ‘I mostly work with Ms. Andrea Ioakim. She is distinguished by her deep immersion in the client's problem, and thorough elaboration of all details of the task, which she always tries to solve as favourably as possible for the client.’

  • ‘Andrea Ioakim stands out for her expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit.  Maria Pavlou brings fresh perspectives and rigorous attention to detail. Their teamwork and focus on client satisfaction make them exceptional collaborators.’

Key clients

  • Chenor AG
  • Vonpende Holdings P.L.C.
  • Twiti Investments Limited
  • Sephora Cyprus Limited
  • Peoplecert International Limited
  • Cobalt Law Firm

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yiolanda Rotsides

Other key lawyers

Andrea Ioakim, Valando Kavazi, Maria Pavlou