Leading commercial law and employment expert with deep cross-border experience.
Gaston Hadjianastassiou is a founding partner of Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC and a senior legal professional widely respected for his comprehensive expertise in commercial transactions, banking, employment, and real estate law. With over two decades of practice, he combines technical proficiency with a pragmatic and client-oriented approach, advising on multi-jurisdictional transactions and complex regulatory matters.
He regularly assists clients with business structuring, contract negotiation, and employment law compliance, including collective agreements and disputes involving trade unions. Gaston is also highly experienced in real estate transactions and has acted for institutional and private clients on significant property investments across Cyprus.
Education
- King’s College London, LL.B. (Hons)
- Inns of Court School of Law, Bar Vocational Course
- Called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Professional Highlights
- Founding Partner, Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC (since 2003)
- Heads the firm’s Employment and Real Estate practices
- Advises on large-scale commercial projects and cross-border investment initiatives
- Lead counsel on employment restructuring and large-scale HR advisory projects
- Regularly assists clients with Cyprus real estate acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex title due diligence
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association
- Nicosia Bar Association
- Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- Member, Sports Supreme Judicial Committee
Legal500 Recognition
Leading Partner – Employment (Legal500 EMEA 2025)
“My experience with Hadjianastassiou Ioannides LLC exceeded all expectations. From the outset, Gaston Hadjianastassiou and Michalis Georgiou showed a deep understanding of employment law matters and provided clear and insightful advice.”
“interpersonal skills demonstrated by all the team members stand out’.”
Recommended Lawyer – Dispute resolution (Legal500 EMEA 2025)
“Both Gaston Hadjianastassiou and Costas Philippou are exceptional in their fields of expertise. They are easily accessible and are involved in every case. Both possess detailed knowledge and are very approachable always willing to explain in detail the facts and options in hand.”
“Kypros Ioannides and Gaston Hadjianastassiou are experts in their areas and of the highest ethical standards.”
“All the individuals with whom we have collaborated demonstrated competence, devotion, and zeal. More specifically, Mr. Gaston Hadjianastassiou and Mr. Costas Philippou, certainly fit the preceding assessment,”
Recommended Lawyer – Real estate and construction (Legal500 EMEA 2025)
“This real estate practice is exceptional due to its client-centred approach, and high level of expertise”
