Michael Kyriakides, Phivos Zomenis and Niki Liassides co-head the practice at Harris Kyriakides, which has particular expertise in the corporate and financial sectors. It has a solid track record of acting for multi-national financial institutions and international organisations on a whole host of contentious matters. The group is adept at handling commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. It is recognised too for its work in other areas, including freezing injunctions, Anton Pillar orders, and proceedings relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards.
Testimonials
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‘The team is highly skilled and effective, responds instantly and provides thorough and detailed legal opinions.’
‘Very diligent and honest. Excellent litigators and arbitration practitioners.’
‘Phivos Zomenis - very responsive and extremely professional, always willing to help and quick to react.’
‘I do like the firm's approach to legal matters: meticulous analysis, practical approach, giving realistic expectations about possible outcomes, adherence to deadlines.'
‘Michael and Niki are true leaders who manage their teams efficiently and meet their clients' expectations. They value their clients' time and money.’
Key clients
- Megamaster Enterprises Ltd
- Primus Construction Limited
- Demetra Holdings Plc
- Iacovou Group
Work highlights
- Advised Megamaster Enterprises Ltd in successful litigation against Cyprus Port Authority, recovering approximately €300,000 in fees paid under a misrepresented license agreement and negotiating a favourable out-of-court settlement.
- Represented Primus Construction Limited in enforcing a £1m arbitration award in Cyprus, filing for liquidation of the debtor company, and currently appealing a court ruling regarding the enforcement of foreign judgments.
- Advised Demetra Holdings PLC in relation to challenges against the Cyprus Securities Commission concerning the acquisition of 56% of Hellenic Bank PLC by Eurobank S.A.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Kyriakides, Phivos Zomenis, Niki Liassides