A trusted expert in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and legislative reform.
Kypros Ioannides is a founding partner of Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC with over two decades of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and legislative reform. He holds a BA and MA in Law from the University of Cambridge and was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. His multifaceted career combines private legal practice with regulatory, academic and legislative work, making him one of Cyprus’s most well-respected corporate legal professionals.
Kypros leads the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice, regularly advising on high-profile cross-border transactions and representing clients in complex corporate disputes. He is frequently retained as an expert witness in international arbitration proceedings involving Cypriot law and has played a pivotal role in drafting key commercial and insolvency laws in Cyprus. Notably, he chaired the EU Council’s Company Law Working Group during Cyprus’s EU Presidency and served on the board of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
Education
- University of Cambridge, BA Law (1999), MA Law (2002), Corpus Christi College
- Inns of Court School of Law / City University, Bar Vocational Course, Very Competent (2000)
- The English School, Nicosia
Professional Highlights
- Head of Corporate and M&A at Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC (since 2008)
- Expert member of the Cyprus Ministry of Finance’s Company Law Reform Steering Committee
- Former President of the Cyprus Bar Association’s Company Law and Capital Markets Committee
- Chair of the Company Law Working Party of the EU Council during the 2012 Cyprus Presidency
- Member of the Board, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (2014–2016)
- Lecturer and Examiner in Company Law, Cyprus Legal Council (2004–2022)
- Frequently engaged as an expert in international arbitration on Cypriot corporate law
- Advised on landmark acquisitions in healthcare and higher education sectors in Cyprus
Memberships and Affiliation
- Cyprus Bar Association
- Nicosia Bar Association
- Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
- Member, Appeals Tribunal, Cyprus Football Association
- Former Second Lieutenant, Cyprus National Guard
- Cambridge Commonwealth Society
Legal500 Recognition
Recommended Lawyer – Commercial, Corporate and M&A (Legal500 EMEA 2025)
“Mr. K. Ioannides stands out for his politeness and his professional approach to matters. He has the ability to listen carefully and he has critical thought. This combination enables him to lead the team efficiently and effectively.”
“Kypros Ioannides is a highly experienced lawyer. The team shows high levels of professionalism and delivers within the agreed deadlines.”
