The 'well-respected' team at Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. has 'built a name for itself as efficient and quick'. The 'very experienced' Andreas Haviaras co-heads the practice with Michael K. Philippou and Marios Panayides. The group handles a broad spectrum of disputes, from civil, banking and criminal litigation, through to insurance and family law cases. It and also has strength in advising on contentious real estate and corporate commercial matters. The client base includes local and foreign companies in a range of sectors, including advertising, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent collaboration with the client. Andreas Haviaras: leadership, availability, quick understanding. Marios Panayides: expertise, communication skills.'

  • 'Andreas Haviaras is a tenacious and intelligent lawyer who understands clients’ needs and makes every effort to achieve their desired outcomes.’

  • ‘Professionalism, expertise, people, diversity and collaboration.'

  • ‘The team is amazing in explaining and implementing the technical issues raised in each case.'

  • 'Well qualified and trained partners. Available all the times to talk/meet discuss the legal cases/matters.'
  • ‘All members of management stand out for their ability to find solutions to disputes and propose methods of resolution.'
  • 'Michael Philippou and Marios Panagides stand out for their professional approach at all times.’

Key clients

  • Trust Insurance co LTD
  • Marathon Trading Ltd
  • Israel Land Development Malls and Shopping Centers Ltd (Israel Stock Exchange)
  • Gan insurance LTD
  • MEDIPOWER (Overseas) Public Co Limited (Israel Stock Exchange)
  • Prime insurance LTD
  • Cosmos insurance LTD
  • Aenias Hotels Ltd
  • AC Technometal Ltd
  • CDA college
  • Adboard Advertising
  • ARGUS stockbrokers LTD
  • K Treppides & Co
  • Pek limited
  • Dali Municipality
  • Doms Cars Ltd
  • Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos (Frou-Frou Biscuits) Public Limited
  • Meridien Hotels Ltd
  • Vassos Markides Estates Ltd
  • Meinl Bank - Austria
  • HERO DELIVERY Ltd – Foody
  • Kendriki insurance company (CENTRAL INSURANCE CO LTD
  • DEMSTAR AUTOMOTIVES LTD
  • Fintailor investments
  • ELEA estates
  • Audit Pro LTD
  • CITY UNITY
  • CLEVERPATH HOLDINGS LIMITED
  • ALTIUS INSURANCE LTD

Work highlights

  • Retained to represent TEAMWORK ENTERPRISES LIMITED and ECHOTRAP LIMITED in a case involving an alleged conspiracy to defraud.
  • Representing a minority shareholder of a company in an action claiming oppression of minority shareholder by the majority shareholders.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael K Philippou, Marios Panayides, Andreas Haviaras