At Harris Kyriakides, the multi-disciplinary group acts on a wide range of real estate matters, ranging from acquisitions and disposals to leasing, financing and development matters. The team is also adept at handling planning issues and property disputes, as well as direct and indirect investments in real estate. Charikleia Theodoulou and Andrea Newton co-head the department, in which senior associate Elena Kapfchamer plays a pivotal role.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘All documents were prepared in a timely manner and everything was in order. The team provided us with excellent legal advice and services. They explained everything well and came through with all questionable issues. We found them to be reliable, courteous and professional. ’
‘The team is immediately responsive, up to date with local and international developments, well experienced and efficient with the handling of cases.’
‘On top of things. No need to chase them.’
‘Elena Kapfchamer and Charikleia Theodoulou are both always available and happy to offer their opinion and advice. Charikleia is an out of the box thinker; Elena is passionate. They make a good team together.'
- 'Andrea Newton and Tony Kyriakides are very knowledgeable, they have attention to detail and know the market very well. What I was impressed with is their communication.'
- 'Good command of the English language and careful drafting of terms. Good negotiators and bring good argumentation during the negotiating process.'
- 'Eleni Neoptolemou has effective communication skills that give her the ability to convey complex legal concepts in a clear and understandable manner to the client. She can quickly and thoroughly research legal issues. She is always available for her clients and has efficient time management and organisational skills.'
- 'Harris Kyriakides has highly qualified lawyers with experience in Real Estate type transactions. They are recommended for the more complex and sizeable cases.'
Key clients
- Petrolina Group
- Zudolex Cyprus Ltd
- Bank of Cyprus
- Astrobank
- Themis Portfolio Management
Work highlights
- Advising the Petrolina Group on the “Land of Tomorrow” project which concerns the development of the largest surface of seafront land in the District of Larnaca.
- Advised the Municipality of Paphos on the establishment of a new university in the centre of the city, the American University of Beirut-Mediterraneo, due to welcome students in September 2023.
- Advised Τhemis Portfolio Management Holding Limited, on managing part of their vast real estate portfolio of assets onboarded in Cyprus.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrea Newton, Charikleia Theodoulou