Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC team stands out for its 'responsiveness and attention to detail'; the group's 'high level of professionalism and in-depth technical knowledge provides clients with a feeling of security'. Menelaos Kyprianou and Marina Hadjisoteriou co-head the department, which has a focus on high-value commercial disputes with international elements. The client base includes prominent insurance and banking companies, and reports an increase in instructions from the healthcare and transportation sectors. In addition, the group also handles referrals from major international law firms. Christos Galanos excels in advising on commercial disputes, shareholder litigation and liquidation proceedings, and Eleana Poulladou has substantial experience in handling high-value fraud and asset recovery litigation. Constantina Zantira was promoted to the partnership in January 2023.

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‘Their depth of knowledge is what stands out. They are a large firm with a boutique feel. Partners are approachable and available. Billing is fair and transparent. Constantina Zantira is very dynamic, articulate and knowledgeable.’
‘I worked with Christos Galanos and Yiannis Zavros extensively during the whole lifecycle of a very unusual arbitral dispute. Christos is extremely competent and Yiannis was always there to help us.'
‘Marina Hadjisoteriou is the first person I call if I need assistance with any cross border litigation or asset tracing matter. She is extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in complex commercial litigation. She is very responsive and offers unparalleled insight. ’
‘Christos Galanos has a talent for taking complicated situations that are difficult to explain, and manages to boil them down to where they are obvious on even a cursory reading. He is prompt and a delight to work with.'
‘The team is certainly one of the best - if not the best - in Cyprus. They are very well positioned, know the law and know how to present the case to the court. In other words, they know how to win. The quality of their service is exceptional and I am quite sure that the potential clients will be impressed by the team's dedication and professionalism.’
‘We worked with Marina Hadjisoteriou and Constantina Zantira. Both had a great strategic approach and at the same time great attention to details.’
'Eleana Poulladou has excellent communication skills and pays great attention to details. Her motivation to get things done is impressive. She possesses great analytical skills. She has a very pleasant personality and ensures that client’s interests are well protected.'
‘Menelaos Kyprianou and Andreas Lytras are very strong in their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters and have exceptional litigation experience.'

Key clients

The Libra Group of Companies

Work highlights

Acting for a well-known Polish real estate developer in a multi-jurisdictional dispute in relation to the ownership of a famous Tower in Warsaw, and with related court actions in other jurisdictions.
Acting for a number of HNWIs and their family members in proceedings filed before the Administrative Court of Cyprus against the Republic of Cyprus, challenging the dismissive decisions of the Council of Ministers to their applications for naturalisation by investment after the termination of the Cyprus Investment Program in Cyprus in November 2020.
Acted on the behalf of a BVI company in a shareholders’ dispute relating to a Cypriot holding company that owns significant assets in Serbia; the team successfully obtained an injunction prohibiting any changes in the shareholding structure of the Cyprus company and ultimately the assets controlled by it from an intervention to the structure by any third party.