In 2014, the Managing Partner of our firm, Menelaos Kyprianou, was appointed by the President of the Republic of Cyprus as a member of the team advising the President and the chief negotiator in relation to the talks that are taking place with the Turkish Cypriot community with the aim of reuniting Cyprus. Specifically, Menelaos was appointed to the team which advises on issues of European Union law.
Expertise
European and Competition Law - Cyprus
Michael Kyprianou Law Firm has a dedicated team of advocates dealing with European and Competition Law matters capable of providing clients with up to date advice on the laws and procedures of Cyprus and Europe.
Our firm has advised and assisted both local and international clients on all aspects of national and EU Competition Law including on infringements of competition concerning mergers and concentrations, anti-competitive practices and on auxiliary issues relevant to limitation of competition and state aid.
Services
Advice on all aspects of anti-competitive behaviour such as restrictive agreements, cartel investigations and abuse of dominance
Advice on EU and national public procurement issues
Advice on EU law developments
Advice on internal market issues
Assistance with state-aid matters and complaints
Complaints before the EU and national authorities
Representation on potential violations of EU and Competition Law
Experience
Acted for Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP during an investigation by the Central Bank of Cyprus into the Cypriot banking sector.
Acted as legal advisor for Deloitte Limited in relation to their bid for the European Union funded programme “Mediterranean Sea Basin Programme 2007-2013”. The programme had as its main purpose the promotion of a sustainable and harmonious co-operation process at the Mediterranean Basin Level.
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Accolades
Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC recently acted for Alvarez & Marsal Europe LLP during an investigation by the Central Bank of Cyprus into the Cypriot banking sector. Menelaos Kyprianou is held in high esteem in a wide range of legal issues.
The European and Competition Law department of Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC is recommended in the Legal 500 guide, which cited our Managing Partner, Menelaos Kyprianou as being “well regarded”.
Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC has a skilled team that advises local and international clients on all aspects of national and EU competition law. Menelaos Kyprianou is a name to note, along with the intelligent Marina Hadjisoteriou.