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Harris Kyriakides advises Petrolina on its acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
Harris Kyriakides advised Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd on its landmark acquisition of 100% of the share capital of ExxonMobil Cyprus Limited, a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation. The transaction remains subject to the approval of - Read More...
Obstructing the dawn raid: EU competition law expands to digital communications
The European Commission’s €15.9 million fine against IF&F signals an expanded enforcement approach, extending its investigative powers to digital communications like WhatsApp, setting a precedent for future competition law investigations.
Guidance from the Cyprus Court of Appeal on interim injunctions involving fraud allegations
A recent ruling by the Cyprus Court of Appeal provides key insights into the standards required for granting such injunctions, especially where fraud and conspiracy are alleged.
New developments in European state aid for aviation and the impact on Cyprus
The European aviation sector is undergoing significant regulatory scrutiny, particularly concerning state aid provided to airlines and airport operators. Recent decision by the European Commission has brought to light the complexities that EU member states - Read More...
Insider Magazine – Green Transition
Harris Kyriakides is featured in the latest issue of Insider Magazine, discussing the multifaceted legal aspects of the green transition in Cyprus and the EU, including a wide range of regulations, compliance mechanisms, and incentives.
Sweet & Maxwell Public Procurement Law Review
Harris Kyriakides has recently contributed an article to the Sweet & Maxwell Public Procurement Law Review, discussing the judgment of NCR (Cyprus) Limited v Tender Review Authority and its influence on the rights of audience - Read More...
By Michael Kyriakides, Eleni Neoptolemou
Parliamentary Committee advances constitutional amendments for environmental rights
On 10 July 2024, the Parliamentary Committee on Legal Affairs, Justice, and Public Order convened to discuss significant legislative proposals aimed at amending the Constitution of the Republic of Cyprus.
Adoption of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive
On 24 May 2024, the Council of the European Union (the EU) formally adopted the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Directive) as part of the EU Green Deal. This Directive represents a significant advancement - Read More...
Compendium of Main Developments on Competition Law and Policy in 2023
Harris Kyriakides is proud to contribute to the Cyprus chapter of the 2023 Wolters Kluwer Compendium on Competition Law and Policy, a comprehensive edition delving into significant developments across 30 jurisdictions. The chapter provides a - Read More...
By Eleni Neoptolemou, Maria Afxentiou
Who’s Who Legal Energy 2024
Who’s Who Legal has recognised Eleni Neoptolemou as a leading practitioner in its Energy 2024 guide.
Commission for the Protection of Competition launches public consultation on priority criteria
The Competition Protection Committee is initiating a public consultation to establish criteria for prioritising its duties and powers as defined by the 2022 Competition Protection Law. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and effectiveness in - Read More...
Implementation of the “Pay-As-You-Throw” Scheme in Cyprus by Local Authorities in line with the Polluter Pays principle
In line with the Polluter Pays principle, local authorities in Cyprus have established the “Pay-As-You-Throw” scheme to enhance waste management practices. This initiative follows the Waste (Municipal Waste Management) Regulations 2022, which were adopted to - Read More...