About
Michael Kyprianou Law Firm has established an enviable reputation as a broad based legal practice. The calibre of the firm's lawyers and their dedication to providing clients with the most practical and cost effective services is the cornerstone of the success of the firm.
OUR MISSION
- To practise our profession with integrity
- To provide our clients with speedy, practical and cost effective solutions
- To recruit the best available staff, to provide them with the means and resources necessary for their development and to ensure that they are allocated challenging and interesting work
- To employ the latest and best methods related to law firm management
- To sustain our international network of associations and to enhance them further
- To be constantly up-to-date with all developments related to our fields
of practice - To disseminate our knowledge and expertise to colleagues and associates by participating in and presenting at international conferences and seminars and by publishing articles in professional journals
FOUNDING PARTNER
Michael Kyprianou was the founding partner of our firm. Until 1991, Michael Kyprianou held the post of Senior Counsel working at the office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus.
He ended this aspect of his career with the landmark case of the Republic of Cyprus and the Autocephalous Greek Orthodox Church of Cyprus against Goldberg and Feldman Fine Arts Inc, successfully obtaining an order for the return of the stolen 4th century rare artefacts from a vandalised church at Lythrangomi village.
In 1991, he resigned from his position with the Government to be elected as a Member of the House of Representatives and served as a member at various committees of the House including the chairmanship of the Committee of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.
AFFILIATIONS
HISTORY
June 1991
The firm was founded by Michael Kyprianou, who initially set up the Nicosia office.
January 2002
The Limassol office begins its operations.
January 2004
The Paphos office begins its operations.
August 2007
Menelaos Kyprianou, Tonia Antoniou, Savvas Savvides and Lambros Soteriou become partners in the firm.
October 2009
The Athens office begins its operations.
September 2011
Ilias Tsintavis becomes a partner in Michael Kyprianou and Co LLC (Athens) which is responsible for the Greek operations of the firm.
March 2013
The Malta office begins its operations. David Meli becomes a partner in Michael Kyprianou and Co LLC (Malta) which is responsible for the Malta operations of the firm.
August 2015
A survey carried out by the local financial magazine Gold ranks the firm as fifth largest in Cyprus in terms of size.
October 2015
The Kyiv office begins its operations. Dmitry Perevoschykov becomes a partner in Michael Kyprianou and Co LLC (Ukraine) which is responsible for the Ukraine operations of the firm.
February 2016
The firm is awarded the prestigious export award for services by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the year 2014.
April 2016
The firm is ranked and recommended by the international law directories Legal 500 and Chambers in all the fields that it provides services in: banking and finance, EU and competition, dispute resolution, tax, corporate, commercial and mergers and
November 2016
Dr. Panayiotis Yiannopoulos and Eleni Kozi become partners at the firm.
December 2016
The Dubai office begins its operations. Khamis Abulhawa becomes a partner in Michael Kyprianou (Middle East) DMCC which is responsible for the Dubai operations of the firm.
August 2017
A survey carried out by the local financial magazine Gold ranks the firm as fourth largest in Cyprus in terms of size.
March 2018
The London office begins its operations.
January 2019
Marina Hadjisoteriou becomes a partner at the firm.
January 2020
Ioanna Solomou, Esme Palas and Lorena Charalambous become partners at the firm.
January 2021
Christos Galanos and Eleni Drakou become partners at the firm.
June 2022
The Frankfurt office begins its operations. Benjamin Hasan becomes a partner at the firm, heading the office in Germany.
August 2022
A survey carried out by the local business magazine GOLD ranks the firm as second largest in Cyprus in terms of size.
January 2023
Constantina Zantira becomes a partner at the firm.
March 2023
The Tel Aviv office begins its operations. Gilad Tuffias becomes a partner at the firm, heading the office in Israel.
May 2023
Nick Kounoupias becomes a partner at the firm, heading the IP department.
August 2023
The firm has been ranked second largest leading law firm in Cyprus in terms of size, following a survey by business magazine GOLD.
January 2024
Andreas Lytras, Christos Tourvas, Kyriakos Constantinou and Stephanos Ayiomamitis become partners at the firm.
March 2024
In its latest edition the renowned legal director Chambers and Partners recommends the firm for its work in the fields of General Business Law and Dispute Resolution.
