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Mikaelena Kokkinou

Associate

Mikaelena is an Associate in the Firm’s Litigation Department.

Her practice focuses on Insurance Law, Criminal Law and Family Law, as well as cross-border commercial litigation and corporate disputes.

Mikaelena is regularly instructed by high-net-worth individuals in relation to estate planning, drafting of wills and the administration of estates with cross-border elements. She also advises companies on a range of employment law matters, including contentious and advisory work.

She has extensive experience acting in claims concerning medical negligence, professional negligence, personal injury and employer’s liability. Mikaelena frequently represents clients before the Courts of Cyprus and is regularly instructed by leading insurance companies in the jurisdiction.

Mikaelena obtained her LL.B. from the University of Southampton in 2021. She subsequently completed the Legal Practice Course with Distinction, together with an MSc in Law, Business and Management, at the University of Law in 2022.

She is an accredited mediator and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Practice Area Specialization

Cyprus

Private Client – Cyprus

Cyprus

Shipping, Energy & Transport – Cyprus

Cyprus

Dispute Resolution and Arbitration – Cyprus

Credentials

Experience

Advised a P&I Club on potential passenger claims arising under package travel arrangements following a cruise ship’s itinerary revision due to onboard safety concerns

Acted on behalf of a client in criminal proceedings involving complex embezzlement allegations that employees misappropriated company funds for personal gain.

Advised a client on cross-border estate planning, involving assets across Europe and the UK, drafted and subsequently applied and obtained a European Certificate of Succession.

Successfully represented a client in a re-instatement application in relation to aiding foreign proceedings in Germany.

Acted on behalf of a client in criminal proceedings before the Assize Court concerning drug-related offences.

Successfully represented a client in a high-profile foreclosure matter involving the recovery of €9 million.