Harris Kyriakides
Harris KyriakidesMunevver Kasif -
Harris Kyriakides

Munevver Kasif

Associate

Harris KyriakidesMunevver Kasif -
EXPERTISE

Commercial and Competition, specialising in oil and gas, Maritime Law, tender procedures, and data protection

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLM in Maritime and Transport Law, University of Rotterdam, 2014 LLB, University of Dundee, 2013

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2019

Munevver Kasif is an Associate in the  Commercial Team at Harris Kyriakides. She specialises in the areas of maritime law, oil and gas, and data protection providing practical legal support for clients in these sectors.  She focuses on reviewing and advising on key agreements and provides legal opinions, ensuring compliance and protecting clients’ interests. 

Munevver is fluent in Turkish, Greek and English.

Recent practice

  • Advised on force majeure events;
  • Appointment as assistant DPO;
  • GDPR Compliance: preparation and review of documents necessary for GDPR compliance;
  • Preparation and presentation of GPDR awareness seminars;
  • Review of various agreements relating to Shipping Industry;
  • Review of various agreements relating to Oil and Gas Industry;
  • Review of franchise agreements;
  • Provided review of and advise on documents regarding intellectual property matters and relevant legal proceedings;
  • Preparation of documents including oppositions and observations regarding trademarks at EUIPO;
  • Provided legal opinions regarding various commercial and corporate matters including tobacco products, shareholder agreements and taxation; and
  • Provided legal opinions regarding various environmental matters.

EXPERTISE

Commercial and Competition, specialising in oil and gas, Maritime Law, tender procedures, and data protection

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLM in Maritime and Transport Law, University of Rotterdam, 2014 LLB, University of Dundee, 2013

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2019

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Major reforms announced in Cyprus public procurement regulations to enhance efficiency
31 December 2024 | 3 mins read

The House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus is reviewing amendments aimed at streamlining the management of public contracts. These changes include enhancing procedures for evaluating contract variations and economic operator exclusions. The reforms - Read More...

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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...

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Cyprus updates legislation on recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms
18 December 2024 | 2 mins read

Introduction The Cyprus House of Representatives has approved two legislative amendments to align national laws with EU directives on the recovery and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms. These developments are part of a - Read More...