The ‘highly skilled and effective’ team at Harris Kyriakides ’provides thorough and detailed legal opinions.’ Under the collective leadership of Charikleia Theodoulou, Andrea Newton and Angela Charalambous, it advises on a wide range of employment matters, including contracts and workplace policies. The group has been busy advising on discrimination and harassment claims too. It is well-placed to handle disciplinary actions and advise on terminations and employee benefits. It has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in various employment-related disputes, including wage and hour disputes.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The HKLLC team has always sought to address our specific needs in a timely and professional manner while adding value through an innovative approach seeking always to protect the best interests of our firm.’

  • ‘Amazing team with great talent. Always up to speed with the latest developments and very proactive. ’

  • ‘Andrea Newton is very talented with exceptional commercial acumen. Extremely thorough and detail orientated with an ability to explain everything in the simplest way possible.’

  • ‘Harris Kyriakides’ employment practice has consistently proven to be reliable, knowledgeable, and responsive. I have found that their ability to understand sector-specific challenges is a significant advantage. They offer well-reasoned, practical advice, always grounded in a thorough understanding of our business needs.'

  • 'One of the key strengths of the team is their responsiveness. Whether it’s a routine query or a complex legal issue, they are always available and provide clear, concise guidance.'
  • ‘Andrea Newton stands out for her expertise in employment law and her ability to offer pragmatic solutions that align with our business goals. I have been particularly impressed by her attention to detail and proactive approach to addressing potential issues before they escalate.'

  • 'What differentiates is their ability to explain complex matters clearly and to offer advice that is both legally sound and commercially viable. They build trust by being accessible, approachable, and consistently professional.’
  • ‘Ms Angela Charalambous and Ms Angeliki Papaefstathiou respond quickly to any inquiries and have substantial knowledge in the fields of law they are engaged with.’

Work highlights

  • Successfully represented 30 employees in a high-profile employment dispute following the termination of the concession agreement concerning the Larnaca Port and Marina between the Cyprus Government and the concessionaire.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charikleia Theodoulou, Andrea Newton, Angela Charalambous

Other key lawyers

Angeliki Papaefstathiou