Long, Diverse Expertise With over 25 years of experience in international corporate and commercial law, Kannava & Askanis LLC (trading as Kannava Law) is equipped with the in-depth knowledge required to assist you in all your needs. Whether you represent an international business seeking relocation, corporate structuring, or immigration solutions, or a client navigating property, intellectual property, or regulated financial activities, we've seen it all—and we understand the complexities of every industry and corporate structure.
Our Managing Director, Maria Kannava, is an established advocate with more than 25+ years in the law practice industry. A specialized professional in the whole spectrum of Corporate, Commercial, Intellectual Property, Immigration, as well as Property Law, Maria Kannava is a strong and progressive entrepreneur at heart. She leads Kannava Law with committed leadership and mastery in overcoming challenges in the legal world, aiming to diligently nurture and further evolve the firm as a leading legal force. Her hands-on, ‘client comes first’ approach—emphasizing utmost attention to each matter—ensures a competitive edge, delivering reliable, cost-effective, and favorable outcomes with intelligence, truthfulness, and humanity.
Our clientele comprises diverse international and local clients within our expertise in international corporate and commercial law. We provide personalized representation, treating each case with a philosophy of hard work, commitment, intense effort, and the delivery of effective solutions.
Our Comprehensive Services & Global Presence Kannava Law employs a team of competent practitioners with the credentials, resources, legal, and business acumen to provide quality service. Our experts handle the full spectrum of services in:
- Business Relocation Services
- Corporate Law: Key advice on corporate finance, venture capital projects, corporate structuring and administration, tax planning, and company formation.
- Commercial Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Immigration Law: Hands-on experience in all areas, including citizenship applications, immigration permits, permanent and temporary resident permits, and employment permits.
- Property Law
- Banking, Investment and Financial Services, Insurance, and Other Regulated Forms of Activity
While based in Cyprus, our expertise serves global clients with an international focus, drawing on regulatory landscapes across jurisdictions.
Brief History 25 Years and Counting Kannava & Askanis LLC was established as a well-established, premier boutique law firm in Limassol, Cyprus. Registered with number HE418623 and regulated and licensed by the Cyprus Bar Association (license number 892), the firm has continuously provided a full spectrum of services to its international and local clientele for over 25 years. Maria Kannava, as Managing Director, has built an excellent reputation of excellence and professionalism in the legal profession, with an innovative approach and tireless work ethic.
Our Strategic Locations Kannava Law is currently operating in Cyprus (Limassol Office at Loizou Askani 8, 3110 Limassol).
Legal Coverage The firm and its Managing Director are regulated and licensed by the Cyprus Bar Association, enabling direct service of legal engagements in Cyprus across corporate, commercial, immigration, property, and regulated activities.
Global Network & Accreditation Kannava Law maintains a network of trusted affiliates and resources for international matters, ensuring seamless support for cross-border needs in corporate structuring, immigration, and more. (Specific memberships not detailed on site, but aligned with global best practices through Maria Kannava's extensive experience.)
Industries We Serve We serve international businesses, investors, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs), and local entities across diverse industries on a regular basis, including:
- Business Relocation and Investment Initiatives
- Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, and Structuring
- Intellectual Property and Commercial Transactions
- Immigration and Citizenship for Individuals and Businesses
- Property Transactions
- Banking, Investment, Financial Services, Insurance, and Regulated Activities
How We Work Client-Centric Legal Services Our typical approach begins with a ‘client comes first’ personalized consultation, assessing needs with utmost attention. We provide strategic advice, documentation, and representation—whether in company formation, tax planning, immigration applications, or property deals—g