Harris Kyriakides
Harris KyriakidesNiki Liassides -
Harris Kyriakides

Niki Liassides

Partner

Harris KyriakidesNiki Liassides -
EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advisory

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Hertfordshire, 2008 LLM in Commercial and Shipping Law, University of Hertfordshire, 2009

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2010 Accredited Mediator, 2015

Niki is a Partner in the Corporate Law and Dispute Resolution Department at Harris Kyriakides. She has extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, representing national and international clients.

Her practice focuses on complex disputes and the main areas of her expertise include corporate fraud and asset recovery, shareholders’ disputes, insolvency and recognition and enforcement proceedings.  Over the years of her practice, she has been involved in high profile litigation disputes.

She is a member of the board of Cyprus Legal Council, member of the board of Cyprus Arbitration and Mediation Centre (CAMC) and member of the board and founding member of IWIRC Cyprus (International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation).  She has also served on the board of Limassol Bar Association for 13 years, being a member of the board in 2010 – 2014, Secretary of the board in 2014 – 2017 and the Vice-President in 2017 – 2023.  

Recent Practice:

  • Successfully obtained interim injunctions including mareva injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal Orders, Anton Piller Orders and Gagging Orders.
  • Successfully obtained orders for the appointment of an interim receiver / manager of companies.
  • Represented clients of investment companies before the District Courts of Cyprus and obtained on their behalf freezing injunctions.
  • Represented defendants in complex corporate disputes before the Courts of Cyprus and managed to discharge interim prohibitory / freezing orders.
  • Advised clients on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advisory

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Hertfordshire, 2008 LLM in Commercial and Shipping Law, University of Hertfordshire, 2009

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2010 Accredited Mediator, 2015

RELATED PRACTICES

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 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...

News
Changes to the Cyprus UBO Registry framework
3 January 2025 | 2 mins read

The Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property (DRCIP) has announced significant updates to the implementation framework of the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) Registry in Cyprus. These changes stem from the enactment of the - Read More...

News
Compulsory Acquisitions: Legislative amendment and modernisation of the process
27 December 2024 | 2 mins read

One of the key legal developments of 2024 is the introduction of the “Compulsory Acquisition (Amendment) Law of 2024.” This new bill, prepared by the Ministry of Interior, brings significant changes aimed at modernising and - Read More...