Versatile litigation expert with a strong record in civil, criminal and commercial disputes.
Panayiota Papapetrou is a Senior Manager at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC and a senior lawyer in the firm’s Dispute Resolution practice. With a career spanning over 15 years, she has cultivated broad litigation experience, acting in matters ranging from civil and administrative disputes to family and criminal cases. Her practice also includes significant work in commercial disputes, debt recovery, employment disputes and cases before the Rent Control Court.
Panayiota is known for her diligence, courtroom presence, and her ability to deliver practical advice grounded in deep legal understanding. She is also a mediator in civil and commercial disputes.
Education
- LLB (Law) – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Professional Highlights
- Represented clients in high-value debt recovery proceedings involving cross-border asset tracing
- Advised on settlement structures in family law disputes involving foreign jurisdictions
- Acted in commercial litigation involving breach of contract and tort-based claims
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association (since 2010)
- Nicosia Bar Association
- Kerynia Bar Association
Legal500 Recognition
Recommended Lawyer – Dispute Resolution (Legal500 EMEA 2020)
“Panayiota Papapetrou is recognised for her litigation skills and multi-disciplinary legal insight.”
