Harris Kyriakides
Harris KyriakidesChristos Raounas -
Harris Kyriakides

Christos Raounas

Associate

Harris KyriakidesChristos Raounas -
EXPERTISE

Insurance Law, Commercial Law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Leicester, 2020 LLM International Commercial Law, University College London (UCL), 2021

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2022

Christos Raounas is an Associate in the Insurance Law and Personal Injury Department at Harris Kyriakides. He has previously graduated from University of Leicester as LLB student in June 2020 and from University College London (UCL) in summer 2021 with LLM in International Commercial Law. After completing his studies, Christos joined the Cyprus Bar Association upon completing his 12-month training in Cyprus while also successfully completing the exams of Cyprus Legal Council in June 2022. During his legal training he has obtained experience at representing clients in Courts of various jurisdictions in Cyprus. Christos is fluent in both English and Greek.

EXPERTISE

Insurance Law, Commercial Law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Leicester, 2020 LLM International Commercial Law, University College London (UCL), 2021

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2022

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7th Annual Asset Recovery International Conference in Dublin
11 February 2025 | 1 min read

We are pleased to have participated in the 7th Annual Asset Recovery International Conference in Dublin.  Michael Kyriakides contributed in the panel on Sanctions in Asset Recovery, which explored legal developments on several key issues - Read More...

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Mandatory mediation for civil disputes in Cyprus
7 January 2025 | 4 mins read

The Cyprus Council of Ministers has approved an amendment requiring mandatory mediation for civil disputes valued at up to €10,000 before filing a lawsuit in court. This initiative, which forms part of a broader effort - Read More...

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Cross-border recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments
29 November 2024 | 7 mins read

The accession and successful implementation of the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters (the Hague Convention 2019 or the Convention) between the European Union member - Read More...

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New era in the Cyprus arbitration regulatory framework
27 November 2024 | 7 mins read

The institution of arbitration, as an alternative means of dispute resolution, is heading towards substantial reform following a relevant draft bill by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, with the adaptation of the legislation - Read More...

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Whiplash: Clarifying mixed injury claims and tackling rising insurance costs
13 November 2024 | 4 mins read

Following the scrutiny of the whiplash reform report, the Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision in Hassam & Anor v Rabot & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 19, providing clarity on the correct approach to - Read More...

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Enhancing global legal cooperation: Special Commission on the HCCH Service, Evidence and Access to Justice Conventions
11 November 2024 | 6 mins read

The HCCH Special Commission on the practical operation of the 1965 Service, 1970 Evidence and 1980 Access to Justice Conventions took place recently in the Hague. “The Special Commission meeting reviewed the Service, Evidence, and - Read More...

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Parliament has passed the new framework for credit managers and credit purchasers to align with European Directive 2021/2167
29 October 2024 | 2 mins read

By a majority vote, Parliament has enacted a legislative package to align national law with European Directive 2021/2167, which establishes a unified framework for credit servicers and purchasers. The legislation aims to facilitate the creation - Read More...

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New case law in Cyprus on insurance recovery
18 October 2024 | 5 mins read

Recovering payments made for third-party accidents under an insurance policy often proves more complex than insurers initially anticipate. Recent court rulings highlight that insurers must obtain a court judgment to recover compensation in certain circumstances.