Eleni Neoptolemou

Eleni Neoptolemou is a Partner in the Commercial Team at Harris Kyriakides, specialising in complex commercial, administrative, and data protection law. With a strong track record in sectors such as maritime, aviation, energy, and public procurement, Eleni provides strategic legal guidance across a broad spectrum of cases. Her recent work includes advising on mergers and acquisitions, overseeing GDPR compliance for high-profile entities, navigating challenging competition law matters, and representing clients in intricate IP and trademark disputes. She also plays a key role in public procurement cases, frequently appearing before the Administrative Court and Tenders Review Authority. Eleni’s expertise extends to guiding organizations through complex transactions in renewable energy, handling high-stakes competition inquiries, and advising on regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies in the oil and gas industry. Her work is distinguished by a meticulous approach to due diligence, a deep understanding of compliance and regulatory standards, and a commitment to protecting her clients’ interests in high-stakes litigation and strategic negotiations. 

Recent Practice

• Prepared recourses to the Administrative Court and Tenders Review Authority, appeals to Court of Appeal covering among others planning permits, public tenders, and environmental compliance. 
• Successfully argued for the right of contractor to be heard in administrative proceedings before the Tender Review Authority in case of an application to declare a contract inactive (recourse 274/22and others). 
• Advised public and private entities on regulatory matters, including public sector appointments and environmental law, with a focus on harmonization with the Offshore Safety Directive. 
• Developed GDPR frameworks, documentation, and training for banks, hotels, municiapilities and other public and private entities, and served as Data Protection Officer for several organizations. 
• Drafted and negotiated contracts in the aviation, oil and gas, and technology sectors, including supply agreements, software licenses, and service agreements. 
• Provided extensive IP counsel on trademark registration, brand protection, and franchise disputes, including representation in EUIPO proceedings and securing interim orders to prevent IP misuse. 
• Defended clients in investigations by the Competition Authority and Consumer Protection Agency, and advised on state aid applications and compliance issues. 
• Led the merger of two leading non-profits in the marine sector, overseeing compliance, due diligence, and integration for effective cross-sector collaboration. 
• Provided comprehensive legal support for acquisitions across various sectors, from initial due diligence to negotiation and structuring, ensuring compliance and protecting clients’ interests throughout the transaction process. 
• Advised on acquisitions and development of photovoltaic parks, handling due diligence, regulatory compliance, and financing negotiations. 
• Provided counsel on complex energy transactions and compliance for oil and gas industry clients, including contract review and regulatory navigation. 
• Advised on import agreements, aviation fueling regulations, online gambling compliance, and AML requirements for payment processing, safeguarding compliance in diverse regulatory landscapes.  
• Presented as a speaker on topics such as public procurement, GDPR compliance, and interim judicial protection at conferences, and presented on high-profile EU events on data protection and AML strategies.