Established in 1970, Polakis Sarris & Co is today the largest, fastest growing law firm in Cyprus having overtaken many older firms.

The company commenced as a “one-man show”, run by the founder Polakis K. Sarris. Today, the firm consists of over 30 employees, including lawyers and supporting staff with Polakis K. Sarris as Managing Partner and it has become one of Cyprus’ leading firms in the corporate and shipping industry.

In 1997, Polakis Sarris & Co was presented first prize for Business Performance, Financial Achievement and Quality and for Service by the President of the Republic of Cyprus on behalf of the Employers Federation and Industry.

Polakis Sarris & Co. was also presented by the President of the Republic with the 1999 Cyprus Export Award for Services (First Prize) by the Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Industry and by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce.

The success of the office, its rapid expansion and the award achieved are the direct result of the personal attention, quick response and high standards of excellence reflected in the service carried out.

Polakis K. Sarris is the Author of many books, studies and articles on the subject of Cyprus Companies, Shipping Companies and Vessels under Cyprus flag, Trusts etc. He is also one of the main speakers of the Central Bank of Cyprus and the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry at their international seminars organized 3-4 times annually around the world. In 1982, Polakis K. Sarris became the Honorary Consul General of Panama in Cyprus. He held this post until February 2002 when he was appointed by the newly elected President of the Republic Mr. Tassos Papadopoulos as his Presidential Commissioner. Mr. Sarris was the campaign Manager for Mr. Tassos Papadopoulos candidacy. Mrs. Christina Sarris was appointed at the same time as Honorary Consul for Panama.

He is also a member of many international institutions and organisations such as I.B.A., I.F.A., A.M.A., I.T.P.A., A.I.J.A, I.O.D., I.C.C., etc.