Harris Kyriakides
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Harris Kyriakides

Michael Kyriakides

Partner

Harris KyriakidesMichael Kyriakides -
EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial, specialising in M&A, Litigation and Arbitration

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

MSt, University of Oxford, 2003 LLM, University College London, 2002 LLB, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2001

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2004 Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

Michael Kyriakides heads the Commercial, Corporate Litigation & Advisory practice at Harris Kyriakides.

Michael’s practice covers the full range of company and commercial litigation, arbitration and advisory work. He specialises in complex corporate and commercial litigation and has extensive experience in pursuing and defending injunction litigation, including freezing orders, third party disclosure orders, search and seizure orders, tracing orders and other injunctions. He has acted in some of the largest claims and disputes brought before the Cyprus courts in recent years. His commercial, solutions-based approach is sought out by clients around the world to resolve their most composite and sensitive matters in domestic and international litigation. Michael has particular expertise in complex fraud and asset recovery litigation. He also accumulated extensive experience in cases involving international litigation or arbitration on corporate matters, investments, commercial issues arising in the banking and financial services, company and insolvency sectors and shareholders disputes.

Michael also leads the teams providing commercial and corporate advisory on cross border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and large asset finance transactions in Europe and has successfully negotiated and completed a range of domestic and cross-border transactions. He also advises on regulatory, compliance and sanctions matters.
Michael is consistently recommended by legal editorials, such as Legal 500, Who ‘s Who Legal and Chambers & Partners. In 2023, he has been ranked by Legal500 as a leading professional in Dispute resolution, Commercial, corporate and M&A, EU and competition, Intellectual property and Maritime and admiralty. Frequently, he is instructed by “magic circle” and other leading international firms. Michael is a regular speaker in international conferences and serves as outside counsel and non-executive director in a number of companies.

Michael holds a law degree from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, has completed a Master of Laws programme at University College London and was awarded an MPhil at the University of Oxford, where he authored a thesis on summary adjudication in civil litigation. He also acted as the leader of the EU Commission legal research project in “Documentary disclosure in cross border litigation”, conducted by Oxford University in collaboration with Vienna University and Ludwig Maximilians University Munich. In addition, he has lectured in universities and international conferences and has published articles in legal journals and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and a licensed insolvency practitioner.

EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial, specialising in M&A, Litigation and Arbitration

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

MSt, University of Oxford, 2003 LLM, University College London, 2002 LLB, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2001

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2004 Licensed Insolvency Practitioner

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Events
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...

News
Cyprus progresses towards competitive electricity market
23 January 2025 | 4 mins read

Cyprus is making significant strides in modernising its energy sector with the scheduled launch of a competitive electricity market by July 2025. This initiative aims to lower electricity costs for households and businesses, improve economic - Read More...

Publications & Commentaries
Main Developments in Cyprus Competition Law and Policy 2024
20 January 2025 | 1 min read

Members of the Harris Kyriakides Competition Law Practice discuss how 2024 shaped competition law in Cyprus. From major court rulings to legislative updates, they summarise key developments and their impact on businesses in the evolving - Read More...

News
Cyprus Constitutional Court clarifies tax tribunal powers in insolvent company disputes
14 January 2025 | 3 mins read

The Supreme Constitutional Court of Cyprus, in a unanimous judgment, overturned the Administrative Court’s decision that declared invalid the imposition of tax guarantees as a condition for challenging a tax assessment by an insolvent company. - Read More...

News
The right to the environment: A new chapter in Cyprus’ constitutional framework
13 January 2025 | 4 mins read

The protection of the environment has now acquired a constitutional dimension in Cyprus through the enactment of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution (Law 171(I)/2024), published in the Official Gazette of the Republic on 31 - Read More...

Accreditations & Rankings
Harris Kyriakides shortlisted for Deal of the Year (£40m+) at the South East Dealmakers Awards 2025
10 January 2025 | 1 min read

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for Deal of the Year (£40m+) at the South East Dealmakers Awards 2025. You can read more about the transaction here.

News
IN Business News Interview with Michael Kyriakides: Where law firms should invest to gain an advantage
8 January 2025 | 5 mins read

Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to take on the most demanding tasks, and Harris Kyriakides has already implemented such technologies, aiming to operate at the level of major law firms with a global presence. This - Read More...

News
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...