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Harris Kyriakides

Maria Constanti

Associate

Harris KyriakidesMaria Constanti -
EXPERTISE

Administrative & Public Law, Private Client, specialising in Family and Estate law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2020 LLM, European Public Law, University of Cyprus, 2022

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2021

Maria Constanti is an associate in the Administrative & Public Law and Family & Estate Department at Harris Kyriakides. She graduated from the National Kapodistrian University of Athens, where she obtained her degree (2016-2020). Maria obtained a Master’s degree from the University of Cyprus in European Public Law (2021-2022), during which she focused on European, Public, Energy and Environmental law.

Maria’s main areas of practice are Public, Administrative and Constitutional Law which includes dealing with cases before the Administrative Court in relation to disputes arising from public and/or administrative law – including tax disputes. Maria also represents clients in Courts of various jurisdictions in Cyprus.

Maria is registered as an arbitrator in the Cyprus Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution and is also a member of the Young Lawyers Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association.

She is fluent in Greek and English

Recent Practice:

  • Handling cases before the Administrative Court regarding the violation of human rights, tax law, premisses, planning and building permits, naturalisation matters, and appointments in public sector, among others.
  • Handling cases before the Tender Review Authority.
  • Handling cases before the District Court regarding several matters.
  • Providing legal opinions to public entities/organisations and individuals regarding Cypriot and European legislation, Tax Law, Environmental Law and Telecommunications.
  • Drafting regulations and legislative proposals (as a member of the team that drafted the new regulations governing the operation of District Self-Government Organisations in Cyprus, which are part of the 2024 local government reform in Cyprus).

EXPERTISE

Administrative & Public Law, Private Client, specialising in Family and Estate law

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2020 LLM, European Public Law, University of Cyprus, 2022

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2021

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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 introduces ERGANI platform to enhance employment transparency
17 January 2025 | 3 mins read

The Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance in Cyprus has introduced a new decree requiring all employers to register the essential terms of employment for their employees in the ERGANI information system platform. This initiative - 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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New labour framework expands opportunities for highly-skilled workers in Cyprus
10 January 2025 | 4 mins read

The Cypriot government has taken significant steps to address labour market shortages and enhance its workforce by implementing decrees issued by the Cyprus Ministry of Labour. These decrees, published in the official gazette, introduce updated - Read More...

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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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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...

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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...