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Harris Kyriakides

Maria Afxentiou

Senior Associate

Harris KyriakidesMaria Afxentiou -
EXPERTISE

Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Competition & State Aid and Maritime Law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Cyprus, 2017 LLM in Maritime Law, University of Nottingham, 2018

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2019

Maria Afxentiou is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Dispute Resolution Department at Harris Kyriakides.

She has experience in commercial and corporate litigation. She specialises in the issuance of injunctive relief in support of both domestic and foreign proceedings, such as freezing orders, asset tracing orders, gaging orders, non-destruction orders and disclosure orders. She also deals with shareholders disputes, fraud and conspiracy claims as well as liquidation petitions.

Recent work:

  • Represented local and international companies as well as individuals before the Districts Courts of Cyprus;
  • Represented parties in worldwide freezing injunctions and disclosure orders;
  • Represented parties before the Commission for the Protection of Competition (C.P.C.) of the Republic of Cyprus;
  • Advised on Cyprus Corporate matters;
  • Advised on Ship registration matters;
  • Advised on bills of lading and charter parties matters.  
EXPERTISE

Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Competition & State Aid and Maritime Law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Cyprus, 2017 LLM in Maritime Law, University of Nottingham, 2018

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2019

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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...

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...

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...