KYPRIANOU - Key Persons
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- General Manager of the Dubai Office
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- Client Liaison Administrator
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- General Manager of the Athens Office
Eirini joined our Limassol office as an Office Administrator in February 2024 and her primary duties include reception and clerical support. She has good communication skills and has a positive outlook and calm disposition.
"Eleni Drakou is an exceptional legal professional with a strong focus on immovable property law in Cyprus. Her unique qualities and contributions set her apart from competitors." - Legal 500 Latest Edition
Eleni specializes in immovable property law and assists international and local clients with their real estate matters in Cyprus. She focuses on property purchase and conveyancing of new and resale properties. She often represents clients in real estate agreements, transactions and joint ventures for the sale, rental and construction of residential and commercial properties. She has acted for clients who have invested in large scale projects in Cyprus as well as for clients who have acquired landmark properties.
Eleni has an extensive experience on immigration law. She regularly advises clients on their immigration matters including applications for obtaining Cyprus citizenship and/or residency. She also advises individuals on private client matters including estate planning, succession planning, banking, taxation and corporate matters. Her practice focuses on strategic planning for business growth in Cyprus and abroad.
She has participated in panels abroad (Los Angeles - USA, Beijing - China) and international conferences where she has presented the Cyprus investment schemes. She has contributed in international legal and tax guides analyzing the Cyprus regulations on private client matters (Legal 500 Country Comparative Guide: Private Client, January 2020 and Chambers Global Practice Guides, 2019). She is a member of the Uglobal Writers Council.
Eleni has been recommended by Citywealth in NextGen Top 40 under 40 list. She has been regularly recognised among the Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys since 2020 by Uglobal Magazine. Eleni has been selected as the Most Influential Woman in Immovable Property Law 2019 - Cyprus.
Eleni is a member of the Board of Directors of STEP Cyprus and a member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC).
Eleni is an Associate in the Litigation Department at the Paphos office.
She has obtained a law degree (LLB) from the University of Leicester in 2023.
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- Partner
- Partner, Interviewed by Gold News "Rights of UK Nationals in Cyprus in the Post Brexit Era "
"Esme Palas is an exceptional lawyer. She is knowledgeable, tenacious and informative" - Legal 500 Latest Edition
LEGAL 500 has recognized Esme in the 2019, 2018 and 2017 EMEA guide as "The Next Generation Lawyer" in Cyprus for Real Estate and Construction. In 2020 Esme has been recognized by the above credible and highly reputable international legal directory as a "Rising Star" for Real Estate and Construction and in 2021, 2022 , 2023 and 2024 as "A next generation Partner " in Real Estate and Construction Law. Esme has been recommended by Who's Who Legal in the practice area of Real Estate in the Global guide 2023 and received the prestigious Women in Law Award 2024 in the category of Legal Excellence
Furthermore Legal 500 endorses Esme as a recommended lawyer noting that clients state that Esme "stays on top of every detail and keeps clients well informed and that she has an ‘excellent understanding of the Cypriot legal system and its potential pitfalls'. Esme is "extremely thorough and pragmatic' and provides ‘clear and concise advice promptly'
Esme is a UK qualified Barrister at Law and a member of Gray's Inn and became a member of the Cyprus Bar association following the completion of her studies in 1998.
Since 1998, Esme has dealt with and gained considerable knowledge and experience in all matters relating to immovable property law, immigration law, commercial and corporate law.
Esme is a partner based in the Pafos office. In addition to Cypriot and foreign corporations, her client list includes individuals from all over the globe.
She is recognized for her specialist experience in Real Estate Law, a field in which she has specialized for over 20 years, acting for European and Non European clients. She advises clients in Real Estate matters and focuses on conveyancing work -the purchase, as well as, sale of property .
She has an in-depth knowledge of Cyprus Immigration and immovable property law. She acts as a consultant in property investments in the Republic of Cyprus and in Immigration law to a number of international firms and foreign lawyers. She deals with all aspects of immigration including the procedure for obtaining residence permits in the Republic of Cyprus through investment and provides assistance to Foreign Investors.
Esme has developed an excellent reputation in her areas of expertise by offering competent, effective legal advice at high-quality professional standards combined with a very strong emphasis on client care and attention, an element which has distinguished her amongst her peers.
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- Partner
- Esme Palas and Lorena Charalambous Become Partners at the Firm
- Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
"Ioanna Solomou really stands out. Within our organisation she will be thought of and we immediately refer to her when quick and precise answers are required" - Legal 500 Latest Edition
Ioanna Solomou is a Cyprus lawyer and partner in the corporate and commercial team of Michael Kyprianou Law Firm. She is based in Limassol, Cyprus. She joined the firm in 2011 and has been a partner since 2020.
Ioanna focuses on corporate and commercial matters and advises local and international clients in relation to their business requirements. She advises clients on corporate and commercial, tax, M&A, employment and regulatory matters. Ioanna has extensive experience with domestic and cross border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, re-domiciliations, re-organizations and structuring. She represents a large number of group of companies that have chosen Cyprus as their hub for their international business. Some of Ioanna's clients include a large group of shipping and ship - owning companies. Ioanna is also involved with matters relating to data protection and privacy. She advises and represents a number of clients in Cyprus in relation to their regulatory needs as data protection officer. Ioanna also advises Cyprus investment firms as to the legal and regulatory aspects of their businesses. She assists clients by providing them with the necessary information and guidance and prepares the relevant information and documentation in relation to their regulatory requirements. She also acts as the liaison with the relevant competent authorities in Cyprus. Ioanna is also registered with the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission having passed the advanced examination since 2015.
Ioanna is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the Limassol Bar Association. Ioanna has been ranked and recommended by a number of legal directories such as the LEGAL500 and has been consistently rated since 2017 as a next generation lawyer.
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- General Manager of the Nicosia Office
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- Associate
- Associate in the Litigation Department of the Nicosia
Lal is an Associate in the Litigation Department of the Nicosia office.
She has obtained a Law Degree (LLB) from The University of Southampton, and in 2021 she completed the Bar Professional Training Course and obtained her Master's degree (LLM) in Law from BPP University London.
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- Associate
- Chief Financial Officer
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- Business Development Officer
Michael Kyprianou was the founding partner of our firm. Until 1991, Michael Kyprianou held the post of Senior Counsel working at the office of the Attorney General of the Republic of Cyprus.
Michael Kyprianou Law Firm has established an enviable reputation as a broad based legal practice. The calibre of the firm's lawyers and their dedication to providing clients with the most practical and cost effective services is the cornerstone of the success of the firm.
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- Business Development Officer