Harris Kyriakides
Harris KyriakidesNiki Liassides -
Harris Kyriakides

Niki Liassides

Partner

Harris KyriakidesNiki Liassides -
EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advisory

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Hertfordshire, 2008 LLM in Commercial and Shipping Law, University of Hertfordshire, 2009

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2010 Accredited Mediator, 2015

Niki is a Partner in the Corporate Law and Dispute Resolution Department at Harris Kyriakides. She has extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial Litigation, representing national and international clients.

Her practice focuses on complex disputes and the main areas of her expertise include corporate fraud and asset recovery, shareholders’ disputes, insolvency and recognition and enforcement proceedings.  Over the years of her practice, she has been involved in high profile litigation disputes.

She is a member of the board of Cyprus Legal Council, member of the board of Cyprus Arbitration and Mediation Centre (CAMC) and member of the board and founding member of IWIRC Cyprus (International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation).  She has also served on the board of Limassol Bar Association for 13 years, being a member of the board in 2010 – 2014, Secretary of the board in 2014 – 2017 and the Vice-President in 2017 – 2023.  

Recent Practice:

  • Successfully obtained interim injunctions including mareva injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal Orders, Anton Piller Orders and Gagging Orders.
  • Successfully obtained orders for the appointment of an interim receiver / manager of companies.
  • Represented clients of investment companies before the District Courts of Cyprus and obtained on their behalf freezing injunctions.
  • Represented defendants in complex corporate disputes before the Courts of Cyprus and managed to discharge interim prohibitory / freezing orders.
  • Advised clients on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional disputes.
EXPERTISE

Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Advisory

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

LLB, University of Hertfordshire, 2008 LLM in Commercial and Shipping Law, University of Hertfordshire, 2009

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2010 Accredited Mediator, 2015

RELATED PRACTICES

News
Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank Greece on its acquisition of a landmark property at Kifissias Avenue
19 December 2024 | 1 min read

Harris Kyriakides advised Eurobank, acting via Grivalia Management Company, on its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of a Cyprus-based subsidiary of DIMAND S.A., securing ownership of the landmark property at Kifissias Avenue, now - Read More...

News
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...

News
CJEU Diarra Ruling on FIFA’s Transfer Regulations: Implications for international football and Cypriot clubs
17 December 2024 | 5 mins read

Introduction In October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) issued a ground-breaking judgment regarding FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (the RSTP). This ruling is perhaps the - Read More...

News
Harris Kyriakides advises Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC on its acquisition by Booker Limited
12 December 2024 | 1 min read

Harris Kyriakides is delighted to have advised on the acquisition of Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants PLC by Booker Limited, a transaction shortlisted for Deal of the Year (£40m+) at the South East Dealmakers Awards - Read More...

News
Cyprus Parliament aligns law with EU Directive on Corporate Tax Transparency
10 December 2024 | 3 mins read

On 21 November 2024, the Cyprus Parliament passed legislation amending the Companies Law to align with Directive (EU) 2021/2101. This directive mandates public disclosure of income tax information by large multinational enterprises (MNEs), enhancing transparency - Read More...

News
Harris Kyriakides advises Petrolina on its acquisition of ExxonMobil Cyprus
3 December 2024 | 1 min read

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...

News
Cross-border recognition and enforcement of foreign court judgments
29 November 2024 | 7 mins read

The accession and successful implementation of the Hague Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters (the Hague Convention 2019 or the Convention) between the European Union member - Read More...

News
New era in the Cyprus arbitration regulatory framework
27 November 2024 | 7 mins read

The institution of arbitration, as an alternative means of dispute resolution, is heading towards substantial reform following a relevant draft bill by the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, with the adaptation of the legislation - Read More...