At Antis Triantafyllides & Sons LLC, the firm’s corporate and commercial department acts as the cornerstone of the firm. Its highly reputable team is led by Stelios Triantafyllides, and handles a broad range of matters from advising on the formation, acquisition and sale of Cypriot companies, to management buy-outs and earn-outs. Securities matters are another key pillar of strength for the group, which regularly handles issues surrounding the re-domiciliation of companies. The client base includes high-net-worth private individuals, food and beverage entities, domestic and international commercial banks, investment funds, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and financial institutions. Elvira Georgiou is singled out for her contributions.
Commercial, corporate and M&A in Cyprus
Antis Triantafyllides & Sons LLC
Responsables de la pratique:
Stelios Triantafyllides
Autres avocats clés:
Elvira Georgiou; Marios Hadjigavriel; Olga Adamidou
Les références
‘The team is very responsive and commercial. They know the Cypriot corporate landscape better than anyone.’
‘Stelios Triantafyllides – he “wrote the book” on corporate law. He is also the strongest finance lawyer on the island. He is responsive and always supports his clients in difficult situations.’
‘Reliability, high quality of work and staff, reasonable pricing.’
Principaux clients
AECOM
Altamira Asset Management
Amdocs
AstroBank
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd
Central Bank of Cyprus
Cyprus Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Ernst & Young
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Freedom Finance Europe Ltd
Halma Plc
Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd
Hennes & Mauritz
Leggett & Platt
NCH Group
Omnam Group
Schlumberger Oil
SEMrush
Swissport International
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as local counsel to Omnam Group on the successful implementation of its strategic partnership with Mohari Hospitality.
- Advised the client on its EUR150m acquisition by FirePro.
Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants
The team at Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants ‘leaves a great impression’. Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris heads the practice, which has a wealth of experience advising on a range of complex agreements including shareholder agreements and financial contracts. The client base includes some of the globe’s largest corporations and financial institutions to middle-market, emerging and start-up companies. Pavlos Symeonides regularly advises clients on multi-jurisdictional transactions as well as setting up, management and restructuring corporate entities, while Anna Rossides has a solid track record in handling company restructurings. In June 2023, the ‘very professional, fast and efficient’ Artemis Amalia Metaxa, along with Elena Panayiotou and Eleni Shiarly, were promoted to associate partner.
Autres avocats clés:
Artemis Amalia Metaxa; Christia-Lydia Kastellani; Anna Rossides; Pavlos Symeonides; Elena Panayiotou; Eleni Shiarly
Les références
‘Artemis Amalia Metaxa and Christia-Lydia Kastellani are very skilled and talented individuals with great professional and communication skills. ‘
‘The team is very responsive and provides clear and concise advise. Anna Rossides was an absolute pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and personable, I felt I was in very good hands.’
‘We have worked with Artemis Amalia Metaxa. She has been highly accommodating in meeting urgent deadlines and client billing later than initially agreed on. Highly professional, straight to the point and a pleasure to work with!’
Principaux clients
Horizon Capital
Veeam Software
VNV Global
Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Venus Minerals (Cyprus) Limited
Granit Polus Group
Wolt Cyprus Limited
Wolt Enterprises Oy
Lone Star
American University of Beirut
ESL Shipping
The CSL Group
Astarta Holding
Prospective Technologies Venture Capital
NetApp
Principaux dossiers
- Engaged by the CSL Group to assist with a EUR50m transaction involving the acquisition of a 50% stake in Mariac Belt Shipping Company Limited from Inter American Coal.
- Advising the American University of Beirut on a $60m investment related to the establishment of a new university in Cyprus.
Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office
Demosthenes Mavrellis and Michaela Hadjihambi co-head a large team at Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office. The client base includes some of the biggest companies on the island, as well as many significant multinational groups operating in and out of Cyprus. The group is vastly experienced in handling corporate acquisitions, re-organisations and mergers, and has been kept busy advising equity funds on their investments into Cyprus. The department is also noted for having one of the largest units on the island for registering companies both in Cyprus and in other jurisdictions. Agis Agapiou and senior consultant Chris Georghiades are key names in the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Demosthenes Mavrellis; Michaela Hadjihambi
Autres avocats clés:
Chrysses Demetriades; Chris Georghiades; Agis Agapiou
Les références
‘Extremely responsive, experienced, efficient, hands on/practical approach, analytical but also able to see the bigger picture.’
‘Responsiveness to requests and quick turn around times, in particular, Michaela Hadjihambi and Chrysses Demetriades.’
‘Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office commercial and corporate practice shows great care for its clients, provides accurate replies promptly and sufficiently uses all necessary resources to provide the best possible services to its clients.’
Principaux clients
Amathus Public Ltd
Olympia Group
KANIKA
Nest Investments (Holdings) Ltd
NBG Pangaea (now Prodea Investments)
Eurogate Cyprus
Columbia Marlow
Muskita
Lanitis Group
TP AEOLIAN DYNAMICS LIMITED
Kitserve
Trust International Insurance Company (Cyprus) Limited
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited
Interorient Navigation
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Criteo S.A. in its acquisition of ad-trading platform Iponweb.
- Advised Bank of Cyprus in relation to the financing of MyMall.
- Advised Thome Group in connection with its merger with OSM Maritime Group.
Clerides, Anastassiou, Neophytou LLC
The ‘very responsive’ team at Clerides, Anastassiou, Neophytou LLC is lauded for its ‘experience and skill at finding solutions and solving problems’. The group has deep experience in advising on cross-border deals, regulatory matters, funds and investment structures, and angel financing matters. Under the leadership of Effie Anastassiou, Stavros Clerides and Andri Stylianou , the group continues to enjoy a steady stream of work from large corporate clients, major international law firms and institutional investors. The firm is also noted for its expertise in private equity and joint venture matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Effie Anastassiou; Stavros Clerides; Andri Stylianou
Les références
‘Effie Anastassiou provides an exceptional quality of service, complete and accurate legal advice. She is very thorough, committed on every assignment and always has valuable comments and creative suggestions to make. She has always managed to meet our deadlines however tight they may be.’
‘Andri Stylianou has wide experience in structuring and negotiating complicated cross-border transactions and is also very efficient and diligent.’
‘Andri Stylianos is a lawyer destined for great things, quick to respond, professional and an all rounder to work with.’
Principaux clients
Mobileye Bv Group
Phanos N. Epiphaniou Plc
Southbridge Advisors A.I.F.M.
Dla Piper (Law Firm)
Sakyrco Properties Ltd (Real Estate)
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, And Popeo
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a government-owned company on the acquisition of a leading global player group of companies in the fresh fruit market.
- Advised institutional lenders on structuring the financing for the building of two luxury passenger cruise vessels.
- Assisted a client and his asset management company managing funds with the acquisition of shares of a Greek professional sports club.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
The ‘commercial, practical and very responsive’ team at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC garners praise for its ‘truly proactive approach’ and ability to ‘provide quick-fire advice under pressure’. Under the joint leadership of Elias Neocleous and Andrea Kallis Parparinou, it has an enviable position in the market for its strength in handling prominent public and private mergers and acquisitions, as well as complex restructurings, insolvencies, regulatory matters and corporate finance work. The group is also noted for advising on large cross-border matters for globally renowned corporates, high-net-worth individuals and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Demetris Roti, Michael Pelosi and Costas Stamatiou are prominent names in the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elias Neocleous; Andrea Kallis Parparinou
Autres avocats clés:
Costas Stamatiou; Andreas Christofides; Michael Pelosi; Demetris Roti
Les références
‘The team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC possesses not only excellent and up-to-date legal knowledge, but also understands the business of the client and strives to support their clients’ business needs. The team has also a very professional attitude when communicating with the regulators and authorities.’
‘Business acumen and understanding of clients’ business needs is one of their strengths. Ability to offer timely and to the point legal advice are also their strong points. An excellent added value of the team is its truly proactive approach and finding feasible solutions for their clients.’
‘Collaboration within the tax and corporate team is exemplary. They work cohesively, pooling their diverse talents and experiences to provide clients with well-rounded solutions. These qualities are embodied by standout partners like Costas Stamatiou.’
Principaux clients
Airbnb
Allea Group Holdings
Allwyn Group
Aphrodite Hills Resort
AppsFlyer
Atterbury Europe
Avanti Communications Group
Blackstone Group International LLP
Bloomberg
Booking.com
BW Shipping (formerly Bergesen Worldwide)
CPT Cyprus Public Transports Ltd
Deutsche Bank AG
EPH European Property Holdings PLC
Eurobank S.A
Euroclear Bank N.V
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Flipnation Limited
Futures Industry Association
G.E. Capital
Heineken International B.V
Huuuge Global Limited
J.C Flowers & Co
KKCG SE
Landmark Hotel Nicosia
Limassol Marina
LongWing Energy S.C.A.
Mall of Cyprus
Mediterranean Hotel Ventures Limited
Pepperstone Group Limited
PeWeTe Group
Prodea Investment Company Limited
Revolut
Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited
SOLEK HOLDING SE
Visa Europe Limited
W. Dennis Insurance Company
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Heineken International B.V on the Cyprus law aspects of its buy-out of Coca Cola Hellenic Bottling Company’s interest in their joint venture Cyprus distribution business.
- Advised Huuuge Games on its negotiations with ByteDance Studio concerning licensing issues pertaining to the marketing and publishing of certain games, and the purchase of rights in further games.
- Acted as Cypriot counsel alongside US and UK lawyers in assisting a MENA-based multinational with its proposed SPAC merger.
Harneys
The accomplished team at Harneys is frequently instructed in complex international transactions, and often acts as local counsel for large private and public corporations across many industries. The group regularly handles high-profile, complex acquisitions and reorganisations, stock exchange rules, squeeze-out provisions, mandatory takeover bids and dual listings. The team is also noted for its strength in assisting clients with securities matters. Demetris Loizides is the practice head. Nancy Erotocritou is often instructed by financial institutions and multinational corporations. In January 2023, Sonia Hamshaw made partner; she has a solid track record in advising public and private companies on a wide range of corporate transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Demetris Loizides
Autres avocats clés:
Nancy Erotocritou; Sonia Hamshaw; Valentina Hadjisoteriou; Marissa Christodoulidou; George Apostolou
Les références
‘Knowledgeable, responsive, diligent, good people.’
‘Excellent support on complex corporate transactions from the Harneys’ team. Knowledgeable, easy to work with, responsive and commercial. Exactly what I need from local counsel.’
‘Valentina Hadjisoteriou – excellent lead counsel. Marissa Christodoulidou – a stand out associate who I have confidence in.’
Principaux clients
Euronav NV
Isfield Hospitality Ltd
Singer Capital Markets Advisory LLP
Letterone
Shareholders of ChartWorld
Melco International Development Limited & Integrated Casino Resort (ICR)
Principaux dossiers
- Advising LetterOne on all areas of corporate law, most recently on its acquisition of Emma Healthcare Holding Ltd, the holding company of the Remedica and Sun Wave pharmaceutical groups.
- Advised Melco International Development Limited and Integrated Casino Resort on casino licence matters.
Ioannides Demetriou LLC
The ‘very professional’ and ‘extremely competent’ team at Ioannides Demetriou LLC has extensive experience in corporate transactions and M&A deals. The ‘excellent’ Pambos Ioannides is well versed in acting as leading counsel in major local and international commercial transactions, and Christina Ioannidou has a key focus on M&As and takeover matters. Katerina Hadjichristofi is well-regarded for her work on corporate governance and corporate acquisitions. The group regularly acts for large commercial enterprises in Cyprus, major semi-governmental organisations, and a number of the island’s municipalities. Other key practitioners include Andrew Demetriou, newly promoted partner Zoe Christou and Evie Constantinou, who joined the group in September 2023.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pambos Ioannides; Andrew Demetriou; Christina Ioannidou; Katerina Hadjichristofi
Autres avocats clés:
Zoe Christou; Savvas Yiordamlis; Anna C. Christou; Theo Demetriou; Evie Constantinou
Les références
‘Christina Ioannidou and Pambos Ioannides are highly skilled and qualified and have broad and remarkable knowledge and experience. They are both always keen to offer their services at the highest level and collaboration with them is always good, constructive and efficient.’
‘Knowledgeable, sound advice, dedicated, efficient, reliable. Christina Ioannidou is always available, extremely efficient and hard working. Provides well documented advice and support.’
‘Pambos Ioannides – very astute and quick-minded. To the point with vast experience. Christina Ioannidou – very intelligent, always accessible and quick to respond, down to earth advice. Savvas Yiordamlis – well read, thorough.’
Principaux clients
Brink’s Cyprus (Private Security Services) Ltd
Cairo Mezz Plc
Centaur Trust Group
Eversheds – Sutherland
Treasury of the Republic of Cyprus
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Cyprus Health Insurance Organisation
NKS Shacolas Group
Hermes Airports Ltd
Louis Group
Petrolina Holdings Public Co Ltd
VLPG Plant Ltd
Archbishopric of Cyprus
Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Frederick University
Cybarco Development Ltd
Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation
CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
HD Insurance Ltd
Eurosure Insurance Company Ltd
European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education
Cosmos Insurance Public Company Limited
Eurobank Ergasias SA / Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
Hellenic Bank Public Co Ltd
Grant Thornton
Mercuria Energy Group
Apollo Global Equities Fund of Funds Vcic Plc
ING Bank NV
Bank of Cyprus Public Co Ltd
HD Insurance Ltd
Tsokkos Group
Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks
Universal Life
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as counsel to a consortium of local and international investors (Hermes Airports Ltd) in relation to the construction and operation of the two airports of the Republic under a 25-year concession by the Government of the Cyprus Airports.
- Acting as legal advisors to Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd relating to all matters pertaining to their operations.
- Advising the Centaur Trust Group / defending it against claims for oppression of minority and compulsory management buy-out.
Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC
At Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC, key areas of expertise for the team include mergers, restructuring matters and intragroup corporate acquisitions. The group also excels at advising leading corporate entities on commercial agreements and day-to-day operations, to name a couple of areas, and has a solid track record in representing clients in the healthcare, food and beverage, transportation and infrastructure sectors. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Lambros Soteriou, Tonia Antoniou and Ioanna Solomou.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lambros Soteriou; Tonia Antoniou; Ioanna Solomou
Autres avocats clés:
Andria Kouloumi; Andreas Kapsalis
Les références
‘Andria Kouloumi is always committed and client oriented.’
‘The individuals I work with stand out because they are knowledgeable, honest, and transparent.’
‘Super professional team, from associates up to partners. Personal approach and personal touch, high availability for every enquiry. The dedication they show and their personal involvement sets them apart from their competitors. This is particularly true for Lambros Soteriou and Andreas Kapsalis.’
Principaux clients
AEGEO SPAS
Patrikios Legal
The practice at Patrikios Legal is recognised for its ability to provide ‘informed, commercial and pragmatic support’. The ‘ever responsive and solutions focused’ team is renowned for handling local and international corporate and commercial matters. Key areas of focus include advising on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and re-domiciliation work in and out of Cyprus, as well as company liquidations, trust formations and complex corporate governance matters. At the helm are Stavros Pavlou and Stella Strati. Lia Iordanou Theodoulou is well versed in handling group restructurings and re-organisations.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stavros Pavlou; Stella Strati
Autres avocats clés:
Lia Iordanou Theodoulou; Angelos Onisiforou; Giovanna Papamichael
Les références
‘Stavros Pavlou has always impressed me with his in-depth understanding of law and practically how it should apply. This is very important when it comes to strategising for the benefit of a client.’
‘Angelos Onisiforou displays exceptional devotion to the task at hand. He strives to ensure accurate and complete understanding of the transaction under review. I have found Angelos and Stavros to be an exceptionally efficient and dynamic team to act as legal counsel.’
‘The team delivers the requests on time with an exceptional final product which is hard to be disputed or questioned. Stavros Pavlou – an exceptional, motivated and very experienced lawyer.’
Principaux clients
Eurobank
Bank of Cyprus
White & Case
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Chabrier Avocats
LSR Group
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a purchaser in relation to a transaction involving the acquisition of shares in a Cyprus holding company (value of $30m), which is part of an international oilfield group and advising on a number of restructuring steps to be concluded post completion of the sale.
- Advising a high-net-worth individual on the restructuring of the group of companies under his ownership, including the settlement of a Cyprus International Trust, for the purposes of succession planning.
- Advising in relation to the cross-border merger of two Cypriot companies which will be absorbed by a Dutch company.
A.G Erotocritou LLC
The ‘highly professional' team at A.G Erotocritou LLC is led by the ‘responsive and reliable’ Alexis Erotocritou. The group routinely handles a wide range of corporate, commercial and M&A transactions, and continues to advise on a steady flow of instructions from large international law firms, national and foreign corporations, and banks. Grigoris Sarlidis and Dafni Loizou are key names in the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexis Erotocritou
Autres avocats clés:
Grigoris Sarlidis; Dafni Loizou
Les références
‘The team at A. G. Erotocritou is a unique blend of talents that are always ready to deliver in the most sophisticated projects and transactions. Alexis Erotocritou heads the team with fantastic care and understanding. Dafni Louizou is a senior associate that is always ready to resolve any matter in a practical and professional way.’
‘Personal attention, highly commercial approach and the ability to simplify complex issues and challenges. Alexis Erotocritou is an excellent lawyer, extremely commercially astute and can come up with creative solutions when needed. I always felt he was aligned with our objectives and not just a lawyer clocking time.’
‘Very capable and knowledgeable team of lawyers with a vast expertise in most of the practice areas delivering high quality advice for a competitive price. Alexis Erotocritou- very hardworking, efficient, accommodating and responsive.’
Principaux clients
Gevorest
RPT Group
Primetel
Skywell Capital Partners
Kuehne + Nagel
Grecian Group
Johnsof
AAS
Match Trade
Iliaktida
Wojnar
Alibaba
Unicredit Bank
Ancora, sro
Equity – i
Orphanos Group
IKTINOS
CapitalXtend
Kitendo Capital
Tactics Group
Kaleide Property Group
AWS
JD Sports
Pandomus Group
Aksioma Tech
Finstella
Eureka
Cyprus Shipping Association
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting a ultra-high-net-worth individual with a joint venture with a local partner, with the aim to set up and construct a large development in Cyprus comprising a shopping mall, residential units, and other facilities.
AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC
AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC's team garners praise for its 'client-oriented approach' and 'deep professional expertise' in the corporate and commercial arena. Practice head Angelos Paphitis is 'an excellent lawyer, very reliable with impeccable knowledge', and under his leadership the group has been kept busy advising on joint ventures, M&As, large-scale due diligence exercises and corporate compliance and regulatory matters, as well as major voluntary liquidation mandates. Margarita Sofokleous stands out as 'an experienced and confident corporate lawyer'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Angelos Paphitis
Autres avocats clés:
Elias Economou; Margarita Sofokleous; Michael Alexandrou; Maria Constantinou
Les références
‘Angelos Paphitis is a well-educated, strategical and a highly active lawyer. Apart from being an exceptional lawyer he also sees the business side of our tasks. Margarita Sofokleous is a great lawyer and professional.’
‘They have a dedicated corporate M&A team, handling corporate transactions on an exclusive basis as well as commercial law. They are able to deliver high-end results. Their corporate department consists of experienced lawyers and consultants who understand clients’ exact business needs. ’
‘The firm has an excellent team of corporate and commercial lawyers and consultants. A few professionals that I have worked with are Angelos Paphitis, an intelligent and high calibre professional, as well as Margarita Sofokleous, an experienced and confident corporate lawyer.’
Principaux clients
Sharp Consumer Electronics Europe LTD
TZ Capital Partners LTD
Bonofa LTD
Quester
DTWCY LTD
eToro Capital Limited
Twiline Commercial LTD
VS Energy International
Avexima
NCC New Covenant Church
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a client on the restructuring of the group of companies as a result of the liquidation of another subsidiary company, for which the firm also acted as liquidators.
- Advising Quester on re-domiciliation from Liechtenstein to Cyprus.
- Acting for the purchasers in a commercial transaction for the acquisition of a luxury property on a skyscraper situated in Limassol for approximately EUR12m.
Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC
Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC fields a team of ‘experienced professionals who respond immediately, giving solutions and excellent service’. Under the leadership of Kypros Ioannides, the group advises across the full range of corporate law matters, from corporate compliance and acquisitions to joint ventures and shareholders' agreements, and is adept at representing national and international companies in mandates. Andreas Thoma has substantial experience in corporate financing transactions. Calliopi Nicolaidou and Natalie Kyprianou are key names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kypros Ioannides
Autres avocats clés:
Andreas Thoma; Calliopi Nicolaidou; Natalie Kyprianou; Natalie Sepou
Les références
‘They are a strong team and they are quick to grasp the problem and find solutions. Collaboration with the team is excellent, and has been throughout. The speed of the service is amazing.’
‘The team has repeatedly shown an excellent combination of technical skills and business approach on the legal matters we have cooperated in. The team members are proactive with respect to the client’s needs.’
‘Working with Andreas Thoma is a great experience. He is always respectful and attentive to the client’s needs. He communicates difficult legal issues in a clear and business comprehensive way. He acts swiftly in order to effectively resolve problems and ensure positive outcomes.’
Principaux clients
Abacus Limited
Abbyy Plc
Abris Capital Partners
Adidas Cyprus Ltd
Alpha Television Cyprus Limited
Ancoria Insurance Public Ltd
Apollonio Private Hospital Limited
Astro Bank Ltd
CEE Equity Partners
Char. Pilakoutas Group Limited
COCA-COLA HBC Cyprus Ltd (formally known as Lanitis Bros Ltd part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group)
Commercial Estates Group Limited
CSC Europe Limited
FattalHolding SAL
GQS Services Limited
HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd
IQ-EQ (Cyprus) Limited
Intership Navigation co. Ltd
Investors’ Compensation Fund of Clients of Ifs
ISWM group
Lanitis Bros Limited (Coca cola Hellenic Group)
Latomia Pharmakas Dimosia Etaireia Ltd
Llyr Marine Limited
Midis Group
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus
Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus
Moneygate Solutions Limited
Nissan Cyprus Limited:
Nice Day Developments Limited
Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited
Sinergatikos Organismos Paragogis Zootrofon Ltd
Stanleybet Group
Tanana Limited
Universal Life Insurance Public Company Ltd
Wealth Fund Services Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a client, a member of the largest private health care group in Greece, on the circa EUR 40,000,000 acquisition of 99.07% of the share capital of Aretaeio Private Hospital.
- Advised a client on a liquidation matter, involving the liquidation of a Cypriot entity and the distribution of its assets to its shareholders.
- Advised a client, operating in the pharmaceutical industry, on the EUR5,000,000 sale of all of its shares in a Cypriot company.
PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM
The corporate department at PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM houses 'distinguished lawyers with efficient expertise and experience'. The group excels in advising on a wide spectrum of corporate work, including corporate compliance issues, due diligence exercises, international regulatory requirements, refinancing and restructuring matters. The practice is led by the triumvirate of insolvency expert Melina Pyrgou, Demetris Vakis and Georgia Papa.
Responsables de la pratique:
Melina Pyrgou; Demetris Vakis; Georgia Papa
Les références
‘High technical expertise, excellent speed. Reachable, friendly, supportive, practical approach.’
‘This legal firm provides exceptional services because of the way it is structured, team building is a priority in its operations and the knowledge and experience exceptional. Melina Pyrgou and Demetris Vakis are exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced and technology driven.’
‘The team is always looking for the best for the client and is always willing and capable to suggest the most efficient way (even other professionals) towards a suitable solution.’
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed to provide a legal opinion in relation to a Cyprus company entering into a Company Guarantee Agreement.
- Acted as the legal advisors in relation to a local merger between two Cypriot companies.
- Assisting a football club and its management with making amendments to their management agreement.
STELIOS AMERICANOS & CO LLC
The ‘excellent’ team at STELIOS AMERICANOS & CO LLC has an enviable track record in handling major cross-border mergers and acquisitions. The group is highly regarded for its expertise in assisting with foreign direct investments into Cyprus, particularly in the real estate, tourism and energy sectors, as well as providing ‘decisive, practical and objective advice‘ on restructurings and insolvencies. Stelios Americanos spearheads the practice; Michalis Zambyrinis has extensive experience in assisting with mergers and acquisitions, shareholders’ agreements, and complex corporate governance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Stelios Americanos
Autres avocats clés:
Michalis Zambyrinis
Les références
‘Agile in facilitating legal solutions in a swift manner. Very good knowledge of commercial, corporate and finance legal matters.’
‘The managing partner of the firm Stelios Americanos is always available, very proactive, thinks out of the box and provides excellent and business oriented advice.’
‘Michalis Zambyrinis is a very good lawyer with very good knowledge of corporate and finance law, experienced, agile, very willing to explain, listen and propose solutions.’
Principaux clients
Nicosia Mall
Tus Airways
Zubr Capital
Argus Group
Knafaim Holdings
Banque de Commerce et de placement
Barlinek S.A
AJA Group
Principaux dossiers
- Facilitated a domestic merger under Cyprus Companies Law, dissolving Anafasis Limited and merging it with an existing affiliated company.
- Acted as Cyprus legal counsel in an M&A transaction on behalf of the purchaser for the acquisition of a solar project portfolio in Greece.
- Assisted TSG Talent Solutions Limited with a share capital restructuring to launch an employee incentive scheme.
Alexandros Economou LLC
The well-established team at Alexandros Economou LLC receives a steady stream of instructions from banks and other financial institutions, large international groups and foreign law firms. Under the leadership of Alexandros Economou, the group is adept at advising on local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, re-domiciliations and transactions in the real estate sector, as well as assisting with insolvencies. Senior associate Maria Katsikidou and associate Electra Theodorou are singled out for their contributions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandros Economou
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Katsikidou; Electra Theodorou
Les références
‘The team’s experience and commercial understanding makes the most difficult project look easy and straight forward. The team consists of great professionals who can promptly handle even the most complex tasks. Always proactive with a high level of professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the sector.’
‘Maria Katsikidou and Electra Theodorou are extremely responsive and proactive on transactions with strong corporate and commercial law expertise. Alexandros Economou- excellent coordination of his team and generally very present and hands-on.‘
‘The firm has a great competence in Corporate governance. They are also very competent in Mergers and Acquisitions. They know very well the legal processes to merge or liquidate companies.’
Principaux clients
Kinross Gold Corporation
Penta Group
Theova UHS Enterprise Solutions Ltd
A major real estate and hospitality group in Greece
A major European trading company based in the Czech Republic
Orange
Dufry Group
A Cyprus start-up with foreign investors
An indoor farming start-up
A major real estate group in Romania
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a major international bank in connection with the corporate restructuring of a major real estate group in Cyprus.
- Advising a major international group of companies on the restructuring of the group.
- Advised a major European group of companies on several cross-border mergers and a corporate restructuring of the group involving various jurisdictions.
Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC
At Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC, the team continues to advise multinational corporations with a presence in Cyprus on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including restructurings. The client base includes large corporates, funds and individuals based in Europe, the Far East and Middle East. Practice co-heads Dimitria Coucouni and Tasos Coucounis are the key names.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dimitria Coucouni; Tasos Coucounis
Les références
‘What makes this firm stand out is their expertise, deep knowledge of the law and thorough and structured approach in understanding the specifics of the matter. They consistently provide us with clear direction and guidance on how to put forward well supported arguments.’
‘The individuals in this firm stand out for their professionalism, ethos, integrity, high sense of responsibility and commitment. It is a firm that you can absolutely rely on to get the job done. We are greatly satisfied with them.’
‘Incredible team.’
Principaux clients
Gartner Inc.
Avalara Inc
Prime Commercial Properties Management Ltd
HELLENIC TECHNICAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
GMAC HOLDINGS PLC
Chameleon Specialty Holdings Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for Gartner Inc, a US listed global research and advisory company, in corporate work concerning the sale of IP assets worth more than €3bn.
- Advised a chemical company on the corporate aspects of a group restructuring in relation to subsidiaries in China, India, the UK and Netherlands.
KINANIS LLC
The ‘experienced’ and ‘very responsive’ team at KINANIS LLC is led by Andrea Ioakim. The practice's expertise includes advising on the establishment of a company, day-to-day corporate management and governance, local and cross-border mergers, restructurings, liquidations and re-organisations. The department is also developing considerable strength in emerging areas such as nanotechnology. The client base includes entities from the real estate and aviation sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andrea Ioakim
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Pavlou; Valando Kavazi; Yiolanda Rotsides
Les références
‘Kinanis LLC is a solid practice that one can rely on. They deliver timely, good quality results that are tailored to the needs of the companies of our group. Friendliness, knowledge, experience and personalised approach.’
‘Their key capabilities are many, including quick turn-around, round-the-clock availability and compared to other law firms we work with, their advice is delivered in a thorough and clear manner. The team’s structure ensures the commercial advice provided is more rounded.’
‘Prompt in delivering legal advice, and highlighting potential risks. Andrea Ioakim in particular has excellent client management skills.’
Principaux clients
VONPENDE HOLDINGS P.L.C.
TWITI INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Michael Damianos & Co LLC
Michael Damianos heads up the practice at Michael Damianos & Co LLC. The department is well known for handling a large number of referrals from international law firms in order to assist with Cypriot legal aspects of international transactions. Other core areas of instruction include venture capital deals, technology matters, and gaming-focused mandates.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Damianos
Autres avocats clés:
Andrea Petridou; Maria Anastasiadou
Les références
‘Michael Damianos is a standout among legal professionals. His expertise is matched by his ability to simplify complex legal issues, ensuring clients feel empowered every step of the way. Beyond his technical skills, Michael’s empathy sets him apart in a competitive field.’
‘With Michael, you’re guaranteed a mix of deep knowledge, commitment, and personal care that is truly exceptional.’
‘An excellent focused firm. Business minded. Cost efficient. Gets the job done well. Delivers an excellent partner led service.’
Mouaimis & Mouaimis LLC
Under the joint leadership of Michalis P. Mouaimis and Andriani Mouaimi , the skilled team at Mouaimis & Mouaimis LLC routinely handles a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. The group's workload includes reorganisations, setting up Cyprus tax resident companies and partnerships, and liquidations of local companies. The department is also sought after for its track record in providing corporate administrative services.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michalis P. Mouaimis; Andriani Mouaimi
Autres avocats clés:
Panayotis Mouaimis
Les références
‘An excellent Cypriot firm. Full service and the depth of advice provided is impressive.‘
Principaux clients
Dun and Bradstreet
McCormick & Company, Inc.
Bayer Middle East FZE
Interpipe Limited
International Finance Corporation
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
PJSC Myronivsky Hliboproduct / MHP SE
Wallem Group Limited
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC has an excellent reputation for assisting national and international clients with high-value and complicated transactions. The group is also adept at handling company restructurings, venture capital deals, and M&A work, to name a few key areas of strength. The team continues to handle a steady stream of instructions directly from international clients, including some international law firms. The key practitioners to note include Kyriacos Scordis, Christos Scordis, Makis Chrysomilas and Constantinos Adamides, alongside Matheos Papapetrou and Andreas Michaelides.
Responsables de la pratique:
Kyriacos Scordis; Christos Scordis; Makis Chrysomilas; Constantinos Adamides; Matheos Papapetrou; Andreas Michaelides
Autres avocats clés:
Omiros Klappis
Les références
‘The key strength is the availability of solid advice whenever it is required. This means that the firm has a pool of talent from which it can draw resources to offer its legal services. Very often we face tight deadlines so this is one firm on which we can rely, and have never been disappointed with the quality of the advice.’
‘Constantinos Adamides is a person who pays tremendous attention to detail.’
‘Very skilled. Tailor made assistance and advice.’
Principaux clients
Demetra Holdings PLC
Errante Global Services Limited
House of Hiranandani
XM Group – Trading Point Holdings Limited – Trading.com
MN Larnaca Water Co Ltd / MN Limassol Desalination Ltd
Logicom Public Ltd
House of Hiranandani
Integrated Casino Resorts
Emerald Coast Properties Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as local counsel for Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Ltd, providing ongoing extensive legal advice in relation to compliance with casino gaming laws and regulations, as well as resort operations.
- Acts as longstanding counsel to MN Larnaca Desalination Co Ltd / MN Limassol Water Co Ltd concerning corporate matters and contractual obligations vis-à-vis the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture of Cyprus.
Antoniou McCollum & Co. LLC
Led by Christina McCollum, the agile team at Antoniou McCollum & Co. LLC is frequently instructed by private equity firms and multinational corporations in high-value corporate and commercial transactions. The group has solid experience in handling distribution and franchising agreements, cross-border matters and commercial agency agreements, to name a few core areas.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christina McCollum
Autres avocats clés:
Anastasios A. Antoniou
Les références
‘Flexibility, personal touch, approachable, knowledgeable, connected, experienced. ’
‘Very approachable, very open and available.’
‘This is a fantastic team. They blend deep expertise and legal sophistication with high commercial understanding and awareness. They have a practical approach and deliver impeccable solutions.’
Principaux clients
Cablenet
APS
Tufton Oceanic
GO plc
Hermes Airports
AerCap
Epsilon Hellas
BMIT
Bioduro
Principaux dossiers
- Acting for GO in its acquisition of the share capital of Cablenet.
- Advising Tufton on its corporate reorganisation.
- Acting for APS in the sale of its stake in its joint venture with Hellenic Bank, to Hellenic Bank.
Athos Demetriou Associates LLC
Athos Demetriou Associates LLC handles a variety of complex domestic and international corporate and commercial transactions. Under the joint leadership of Athos Demetriou and Anna Skouri, the group is well versed in acting for multinational companies and leading Cypriot financial institutions in a range of corporate matters. The firm is also noted for its appointment by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as legal advisor to the Investors Compensation Fund.
Responsables de la pratique:
Athos Demetriou; Anna Skouri
Les références
‘The value of the team is in its people, who are available when needed, experienced and technically very competent. They are very approachable.’
‘The team is very strong. Athos Demetriou is excellent.’
‘The team has been involved in multiple M&A transactions and can help with complex issues arising while addressing such issues in legal agreements for the benefit of their clients. They are a go-to for commercial matters and for M&A deals.’
Principaux clients
FxPro Financial Services Ltd
BDO Ziv Haft
Alter Domus (Cyprus) Limited
Alter Domus Group
StoneX Group
FXCM EU Ltd
Meteor Motortech KERESKEDELMI KFT.
Investors Compensation Fund (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission)
Tech-Con Group
Pelican Trading (London and Eastern LLP)
Ashtrom Group
Map S. Platis
Treppides Investments Limited
HLB (Cyprus) Limited
Permira (Guernsey) Limited
Engie UK & Ireland
Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Limited
BNKPro Europe Ltd
MGL Wallet Ltd
Fameline Holding Group
Automation Yeruham & Co. Ltd
London & Eastern LLP
Etoro (Europe) Limited
Jefferies GmbH
J+A Philippou architects – engineers
Latomia Pharmakas PLC
IFCM Cyprus Limited
Mellius Group of Companies
MEGA PLOUTOS AIF VARIABLE CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMPANY PLC
Arvis Capital Limited
Inango Systems
FOLLOE AIF V.C.I.C. LTD
Fiduserve Management Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted FxPro Group Limited with restructuring and reorganisation matters.
- Assisted Alter Domus Group with restructuring and regulatory matters.
- Acting as Cypriot legal counsel to the Tech Con Group of Companies on cross-border re-organisation and restructuring matters, as well as shareholder issues.
E. Papandreou & Co LLC
The 'professional and efficient' Elena Papandreou heads up the practice at E. Papandreou & Co LLC. The group is well-equipped to assist with a wide range of corporate matters, and has particular strength in advising on the re-domiciliation of corporate entities and cross-border mergers. Stamatia Kondyli is a key name to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Elena Papandreou
Autres avocats clés:
Stamatia Kondyli
Les références
‘Elena Papandreou is a problem solver, highly responsive to our needs, excellent at her work and helps us come up with creative ways to manage potential issues.’
‘Professional people, perfect collaboration, prompt response and efficiency. Very strong in Corporate law.’
‘The team is very cohesive, resourceful, with exceptional expertise and excellent business understanding. We have established a wonderful working relationship and regularly use its services, including diverse corporate and commercial issues. ’
Principaux clients
Tarava Holding Limited
Haltaro Limited & Kodelario Finance House Limited
Milos Ventures Ltd
IBTCYRO HOLDING LTD
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Tarava Holding Limited on its re-domiciliation from BVI to Cyprus.
- Advised Haltaro Limited and Kodelario Finance House Limited on the restructuring/merger of the two companies.
George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC
George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC fields an excellent team, which routinely advises on local and cross-border transactions, corporate restructurings and insolvencies, as well as handling the establishment and relocation of businesses. Under the leadership of George Z Georgiou, Dan Gardener, Ted Auld and Polina Christodoulou, the group has significant experience in conducting due diligence exercises for public and private clients and financing institutions. Regulatory matters are another key area of instruction for the practice.
Responsables de la pratique:
George Z. Georgiou; Dan Gardener; Ted Auld; Polina Christodoulou
Les références
‘Approachable, business oriented and able to grasp the issues, with wide in-depth knowledge.’
‘Personalised service. Speed and relevance of their response.’
Principaux clients
State Health Services Organisation (SHSO)
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC)
Health Insurance Organisation
Principaux dossiers
- Advising a major foreign financial service provider on a EUR35m transaction involving the purchase of a 53% stake of a Cyprus company.
- Advised a client on the EUR400m restructuring and amendment of its portfolio management arrangements, and securities required under Cyprus Law.
Harris Kyriakides
The team at Harris Kyriakides represents national and international companies and institutions in a broad spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions. The group has expertise in advising on the commercial and corporate aspects of multi-jurisdictional deals and investment mandates, and has been kept busy handling corporate transactions in the technology sector. Michael Kyriakides and Eleni Neoptolemou are the practice heads.
Responsables de la pratique:
Michael Kyriakides; Eleni Neoptolemou
Les références
‘The firm provides professional services with personal approach on contractual issues. Their response is within the time frame agreed.’
‘I have found this practice to be of international standards. They are extremely experienced on cross border transactions, they get a lot of work from big international firms and they have an amazing network all over the world.’
‘They are able to familiarise themselves with transactions extremely fast and they also deliver work of extremely high standards in fast speed, because they are well resourced and have experience. Their work is truly amazing.’
Principaux clients
TRUSTPOINT INTERNATIONAL LLC
NCR (Cyprus) Ltd
Gutami Solar Development International BV
Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd
LCA Aviation Fueling System
Olympios Intelligent Technologies A.E
GEO Pavlides Automotive LTD
Cyprus Airports (F&B) Ltd
Kappa Star Limited
Larnaca Municipality
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Trustpoint LLC on the acquisition of Commit Global.
Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C
Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C has 'a very knowledgeable team with vast experience in advising clients on complex transactions', with noted strength in M&A deals. Other key areas of instruction include joint ventures, shareholder agreements, due diligence exercises and corporate governance matters. The department has a solid track record in acting in tandem with international law firms to assist with cross-border mandates. Practice head Soteris Pittas stands out as 'one of the most seasoned Cypriot lawyers in this field'.
Responsables de la pratique:
Soteris Pittas
Autres avocats clés:
Maria Pitta; Kyriakos Pittas
Les références
‘Incredible speed of response, in depth knowledge of Cyprus law and commercial awareness.’
‘The firm has a very knowledgeable team with vast experience in advising clients on complex transactions or other corporate matters, as well as in representing clients in complex cross-border commercial disputes. The members of the team are hardworking, client-oriented and always available.’
‘Soteris Pittas is one of the most seasoned Cypriot lawyers in this field. He has the ability to deliver focused, innovative and comprehensive advice and can walk clients through even the most complicated legal processes with utmost ease.’
Principaux clients
EDT Offshore
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, London
Steptoe & Johnson LLP (London)
Field Fisher LLP
PCB Litigation LLP
Reed Smith (Athens)
AIMIS Healthcare Group
Align Technologies
Principaux dossiers
- Advising EDT on contractual arrangements.
- Assisted the client with the sale of the high-profile project called Marr Tower.
AMG Mylonas & Associates, LLC
Under the leadership of Andreas Mylonas, AMG Mylonas & Associates, LLC‘s practice handles a wide spectrum of corporate matters, including M&A work and corporate structures. The team acts for investment firms and clients in the shipping, energy and real estate sectors, among others, and is recognised for its capabilities in private equity and financial services matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Andreas Mylonas
Les références
‘Hands-on, personalised service.’
‘Dedicated, success-driven team.’
‘The corporate commercial practice at AMG Mylonas & Associates, LLC distinguishes itself in the legal landscape through its exceptional expertise and a special focus on renewable energy, expertly led by Andreas Mylonas.’
Principaux clients
Internship Navigation Company Limited
Tototheo Maritime Ltd
Acomo Energy Group
Pelagic Investment Fund RAIF V.C.I.C. PLC
GMF Global Maritime Fund RAIF V.C.I.C. PLC
CYPV Sunpower Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Acting as the legal advisors of the GMF Shipping Fund.
COSTAS TSIRIDES & CO LLC
At COSTAS TSIRIDES & CO LLC, the 'dedicated, efficient and accessible' team has an established track record in representing local businesses, municipalities, semi-governmental organisations and international companies in mergers and acquisitions and shareholders’ agreements, among other areas. Alexandros Tsirides and Irina Loutchina are the practice heads.
Responsables de la pratique:
Alexandros Tsirides; Irina Loutchina
Les références
‘The team is great, each individual is an expert in their field. So they solve requests quickly without problems.’
‘Enthusiastic team, always willing to offer tailored services to meet the client’s expectations. Alexandros is always just a phone call away.’
‘Fast solving problems within legal framework. Company reputation very top level. Professionals who are looking to find the best solutions for the client for sensitive problems. Value for money, our top recommendation.’
E & G Economides LLC
Virginia Adamidou heads up the corporate practice at E & G Economides LLC, which counts complex corporate restructurings as a key area of instruction. The team is also strong in handling a broad range of contractual matters, and regularly represents high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, international law firms, equity funds and shipping institutions in corporate issues. George Economides is a key practitioner to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Virginia Adamidou
Autres avocats clés:
George Economides
Les références
‘E&G Economides LLC has a team of professionals with deep knowledge in corporate and M&A. They provide a full range of legal services in these areas.’
‘George Economides is an outstanding lawyer in civil and corporate law in Cyprus.’
‘This practice offers a high level of professionalism with a quick response time. George Economides has provided support and in depth knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Venteri Capital Ltd
Szecskay Law Firm
Venedig Ltd
Alma Advisors Ltd
VQ Biotech One Ltd
Aircraft Handling Alliance Ltd
New Garden Pharma
The Ability Group
Polsteam Group
Everlegal
TCI International Inc.
Ianira Enterprises Limited
D. Zavos Group
GIORGOS LANDAS LLC
GIORGOS LANDAS LLC‘s team, led by Giorgos Landas, has a solid track record in representing construction and development groups in Cyprus in corporate and commercial matters. The department is also noted for its strength in assisting high-net-worth individuals, major financial institutions and commercial banks.
Responsables de la pratique:
Giorgos Landas
Autres avocats clés:
Nikoletta Charalambous
Les références
‘Proactive – dedicated on solving your issue. Extremely professional and well versed and attention to details.’
‘The unique communication and negotiation skills of the team and their main focus in covering the needs of the customer results to always exceed the customers expectations.’
‘I deal mainly with Nikoletta Charalambous and Giorgos Landas who are always available to meet and resolve any issues that may arise.’
Principaux clients
Curzon Group
FEROMOR ENTERPRISES LTD
MATISE INVESTMENTS LIMITED
Cornillia Ltd
AGI-CYPRE PROPERTY 28 LIMITED
Korona Developments Ltd
One Sea Solutions Ltd
C.R. CITY RESIDENCES CONSTRUCTIONS & DEVELOPMENT LTD
A. Athanasiou Holdings Ltd
Principaux dossiers
- Hired by the COALCO GROUP for the provision of legal services on all legal matters concerning the group.
- Assisting FLINTERA GROUP with all legal matters pertaining to commercial and corporate law.
- Advising ICY Group and its clients on corporate and commercial matters.
Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C.
Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. has a solid reputation in the corporate space for advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, private equity deals and corporate governance. The group is also noted for its strength in handling contentious matters, and assists with liquidation proceedings. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Loucas Haviaras, Andreas Haviaras and Lia A. Haviaras Philippou.
Responsables de la pratique:
Loucas Haviaras; Andreas Haviaras; Lia A Haviaras
Autres avocats clés:
Marios Panayides
Les références
‘Attention to client, good analytical skills.’
‘Professional, punctual to deadlines, responsive. My experience with Marios Panayides has been excellent.’
‘I have found HP Law Office to have exceptional legal professionals with a deep understanding of the law and its complexities. Their extensive knowledge and experience in corporate law have been instrumental in successfully resolving complex legal issues.’
Principaux clients
LRC Group
LRC RE-1
YWhales LLC
Limassol Marina Limited
Abraxas Marketing Limited &Amp; Bertolucci International Limited
Michalis Avraam
Kaimakliotis LLC
Led by Pavlos Kaimakliotis, the versatile team at Kaimakliotis LLC acts in tandem with international law firms on cross-border transactions. Commercial law is a key pillar of strength for the practice, which is also active in joint ventures, corporate restructurings and M&A.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pavlos Kaimakliotis
Les références
‘They are extremely responsive to queries, requests and also provide output and feedback quickly. Communication is also very clear and concise which is highly appreciated. ’
‘Pavlos Kaimakliotis is very responsive and always endeavours to provide advice/services within a short timeframe. I have valued his responsiveness, kindness and pleasant and transparent collaboration.’
‘I’ve been working for years with Pavlos Kaimakliotis from Kaimakliotis LLC for our M&A and corporate needs in Cyprus. The firm has the Magic Circle quality in the firm’s work product.’
Principaux clients
Novator
Linklaters
DLA Piper
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Baker McKenzie
Avellum
Skybound Capital Group
NEPI Rockcastle
Farfetch
Blackstone
KPMG International
Ekistics Property Advisors
Dromeus Capital
Siguler Guff & Company, LP
Target Global
Searchlight Capital Partners
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Searchlight Capital Partners on all aspects of Cyprus law in relation to its agreement to acquire a majority stake in Celestyal Cruises, a leading cruise operator in the Greek Islands and East Mediterranean.
- Advised Skybound Capital on corporate and regulatory Cyprus law aspects, in relation to its acquisition of Fenix Capital Markets Trading Ltd, a CYSEC regulated financial services provider.
- Advised Farfetch on the acquisition of Wannaby Inc. (trading as Wanna).
Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides LLC
The ‘highly experienced’ Marilou Pavlou heads up the practice at Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides LLC. M&A transactions are a key area of expertise for the team, which has a solid track record in working alongside international law firms in order to advise on large cross-border transactions for blue-chip entities, FTSE100 companies and multinational companies.
Responsables de la pratique:
Marilou Pavlou
Les références
‘Marilou Pavlou is very active and responsive. She understands the problem and provides the best solution with regard to the laws and regulations.’
‘Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides combines rigorous legal scholarship with practical experience, thereby offering clients not just theoretical advice but actionable strategies.’
‘Marilou is very professional lawyer who provides legal services at a high level. ’
Principaux clients
Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited
TCS Holding Group plc
Norton Rose Fulbright
CMS UK
Squire Patton Boggs
Zenfinex Limited
Gateley Legal
Akelius Property Fund
Rymarz Zdort
Mother and Child Clinic (Largest fertility clinic in Cyprus)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Kismet Capital Group on acquiring a 22.68% stake in HeadHunter Group PLC from Highworld Investments Limited.
- Acted as Cyprus counsel to Delo Group on its acquisition of a 30.75% stake in Global Ports from APM Terminals.
Pittas + Koullouros LLC
At Pittas + Koullouros LLC, the 'knowledgeable and dynamic' team is led by Panayiotis Koullouros, who 'has a very unique blend of commercial acumen and legal knowledge'. The group stands out for providing advice to stakeholders in relation to transactions; the group regularly acts as sole transactional counsel to companies as well as assisting international law firms with the Cypriot legal aspects of the transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Panayiotis Koullouros
Les références
‘The team at Pittas + Koullouros LLC has been exceptional to work with, not only because of their knowledge of the legal sector, but more importantly their personal approach made a whole difference. Their approach to collaboration, efficiency combined with a very pragmatic approach have made them the perfect firm to work with. ’
‘Panayiotis Koullouros has a very unique blend of commercial acumen and legal knowledge. His responsiveness, attention to details and efficiency are second to none. His deep knowledge of the private equity sector meant we were able to get matters done swiftly.’
‘Excellent understanding of cross-border transactions. Easy to deal with and professional. Panayiotis Koullouros stands out with his knowledge, availability and innovation. He is a great partner on cross-border matters.’
Principaux clients
Providence Equity Partners LLC
Globeducate
TPG Europe, LLP
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Pascal Education (Cyprus) Limited
CYPET Technologies Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Globeducate, a portfolio group of companies of Providence Equity Partners and one of the top five K-12 education networks, in its acquisition of Pascal, the largest K-12 co-education organisation in Cyprus.
- Advising a global gaming and technology company and mobile games publisher on the corporate spin-off of a key design studio.
REVERA Law Firm
Helen Mourashko and Savvas Savva co-head the dynamic team at REVERA Law Firm. The group has particular expertise in advising on M&A, investments, data protection issues, and commercial contracts matters for clients in the technology sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Helen Mourashko; Savvas Savva
Principaux clients
AppCapital
Eidolon
Principaux dossiers
- Acted for AppCapital in a major M&A deal within several jurisdictions that resulted in setting up a joint venture.
- Advised a client on setting up a company in Cyprus and resolving contractual matters as well as labour and IP issues.
S. Dionysiou & Partners LLC
The team at S. Dionysiou & Partners LLC is ‘extremely organised and prompt, empathises with the client and provides practical and cost-effective solutions'. Dionysia Dionysiou and Theos Vrahimis co-head the department, which is sought after for advising on the incorporation of companies, corporate restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Dionysia Dionysiou; Theos Vrahimis
Autres avocats clés:
Soulla Dionysiou
Les références
‘It is a team of professionals who take care of each of their clients, as if every client is very important and try to find the best solution for their client. The whole team is super friendly, professional, efficient.’
‘Amazing and knowledgeable team, very good at meeting deadlines, provide honest advice. Available on short notice, reliable, good value for money.’
‘The practice comes across as caring and focused on client service. The ethos of the team led from the top down is one of quality and excellence of service at all times.’
Principaux clients
DLA Piper
Swiss Legal
SBVB Headoffice Limited
Leo Trust Cyprus Ltd
Palisandro Investments Limited
Blackbeard Asset Management Ltd
Stif Fund Services Limited
DMK Accountants Limited
Aster Finance Corporate Services SA
Yulia Barnes
Principaux dossiers
- Advised multiple high-net-worth individuals on the acquisition of DELFI CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LTD, a company licensed as a small alternative investment fund manager.
- Successfully handled the acquisition of a company owning real estate assets from the Bank of Cyprus, on behalf of its clients, a joint venture structure.
- Advised a pharmaceutical company on transferring its assets from a UK public company to a newly established public company in Cyprus.
Tornaritis Law Firm
The ‘forward-thinking‘ team at Tornaritis Law Firm is active in handling due diligence exercises on major deals, however under the collective leadership of Criton Tornaritis, Alexandros Alexandrou and Marios Panayiotou, the group is also instructed on a range of other matters, including shareholder agreements and joint venture contracts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Criton Tornaritis; Alexandros Alexandrou; Marios Panayiotou
Autres avocats clés:
Charalambos Artemis
Les références
‘TORNARITIS LAW FIRM’s Commercial, Corporate, and M&A practice stands out due to its strategic expertise, diverse industry knowledge, innovative use of technology, client-centric approach, collaborative culture, global reach, transparent billing practices, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.’
‘Exceptional lawyers. They continuously update their knowledge and are recognised as subject matter experts in their respective fields.’
‘Knowledgeable, hardworking, and very responsive team. Geared to provide a unique service supporting the journey from inquiry to implementation (including administration and logistics).’
Principaux clients
AstroBank Public Company Limited
Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd in Liquidation
Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd
Lakatamia Municipality
BDO Cyprus (Insolvency & Restructuring)
Quantuma UK & Cyprus
Fidescorp Limited
LRC UK Group
Ellinas Finance Public Company Ltd
WTE Wassertechnik GmbH
Nest Investments Holdings (Cyprus) Ltd
ECOMMBX Limited
Trockland Cyprus
L.B. Landbank Properties Constultants Ltd
Animalia Genetics Limited (in Administration)
QQuant Master Servicer Cyprus Limited
Trust International Insurance Company Limited
VERTA insurance & reinsurance brokers (cyprus) limited
Commercial Union Insurance
BookieCo Betting Stores Ltd
Exclusive Change Capital Limited
Varnavas Playbell & Co LLC
The team at Varnavas Playbell & Co LLC handles a wide array of corporate matters, ranging from advising on multi-jurisdictional and local mergers and acquisitions, to assisting with corporate restructurings and restructurings and reorganisations. Contractual matters are another key area of instruction. Varnavas Playbell and Andrea Stefani are the practice heads.
Responsables de la pratique:
Varnavas Playbell; Andrea Melekki
Les références
‘Knowledgeable professionals looking to provide a clear and practical legal and other professional advice.’
‘Quick communication and to the point. Exceptional people.’
‘The team led by Varnavas Playbell is very efficient and friendly.’
Principaux clients
Lmax Broker Europe Limited
Terkenlis S.A
Elgin Group
Plugit Limited
X Global Markets Ltd
Deltamark Fund Managers
EK Cake & Bake Ltd
G.T. Geto Group Ltd
G.T.-B.M. Group Ltd
OEXN Limited
KPMG Limited
Match Liquidity DMCC
Group63 (UAE)
Principaux dossiers
- Providing ongoing assistance to G.T. Geto Group Ltd relating to the client’s business operations.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Homan Engineering (EU) Ltd with the establishment and operation of their new engineering company.
- Providing ongoing assistance to Killick Insurance Brokers Ltd with the establishment and operation of their new insurance company.