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.
EXPERTISE
Commercial, Public Procurement, Competition and Administrative Law, specialising in oil and gas, data protection, and tender procedures
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
LLM, University of Central Lancashire - Cyprus, 2017 LLB, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 2015
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Member of the Cyprus Bar Association, 2017 Member of the Cyprus Mediators Association, 2022
