Public Procurement, Competition & State Aid
At Harris Kyriakides, we provide comprehensive legal services in the areas of public procurement, competition law, and state aid, offering our clients tailored advice and representation in these intricate fields. As Cyprus continues to align with EU regulations, our team is equipped to navigate the evolving legal landscape, particularly in light of significant legislative changes such as the recent enactment of the Protection of Competition Law of 2021 (Law 13(I)/2022). This law enhances the powers of the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition, offering greater clarity on procedural matters and strengthening the enforcement of competition regulations.
Our Competition team is recognised as a leading practice by Legal 500, praised for its creativity, communication skills, and analytical expertise. We offer a full range of services in both national and European competition law, helping our clients stay compliant with antitrust regulations and addressing challenges posed by competition authorities. We advise on merger clearances, joint ventures, licensing and distribution agreements, compliance programmes, risk assessments, and issues related to restrictive practices and abuse of dominance. Our team also represents clients in cartel investigations and proceedings involving concerted practices. Notably, we secured the first civil damages claim for competition breaches in Cyprus, setting an important judicial precedent and affirming the right of individuals and entities to seek compensation for damages resulting from antitrust violations.
In the field of public procurement, our team offers expert legal guidance throughout the entire procurement process in Cyprus, from submission to evaluation. We provide strategic support on tender matters, structuring transactions, and selecting appropriate tendering procedures. Our expertise extends to preparing and reviewing procurement documents, managing the procurement process, and addressing contract award issues. We also represent clients in hierarchical and judicial recourses against the validity of tender awards made by public authorities, including temporary measures and appeals before the Tender Review Authority and the Administrative Court of Cyprus.
Our clients include organisations across a wide range of sectors, such as energy, infrastructure, transport, technology, and financial institutions, as well as governmental agencies. At Harris Kyriakides, we are dedicated to delivering strategic legal solutions that empower our clients to navigate the complexities of public procurement, competition law, and state aid with confidence and efficiency.
