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Harneys is an offshore law firm present in Cyprus. The firm was established in 1960.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm’s financial and corporate practice is among the strongest in Cyprus. It is involved in complex, international financings and is often selected by large corporations as local counsel for their high-level acquisitions. The practice also features a pre-eminent investment funds team and a full-service regulatory team.
LC Law Stylianou & Associates is a Nicosia based boutique Cypriot law firm.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm is focused on financial and corporate with 80% of its work being in this aera.
Recently the firm has worked on mandates in the banking, capital markets and M&A space.
Kaimakliotis is a Cypriot boutique law firm. The firm was formed in 2016.
Focuses / specialisms
The financial and corporate practice has a distinct emphasis on corporate and M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and general corporate advisory.
G C Hadjikyprianou & Associates is an independent Cypriot boutique commercial law firm. The firm operates offices in both Nicosia and Athens.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm’s financial and corporate support capabilities are extensive. It is often seen on banking, corporate (both general corporate support and M&A) and regulatory engagements.
E Papandreou & Co is a Cypriot boutique business law firm formed in 2009. The firm’s offices are based in Nicosia.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm handles a variety of corporate matters, with strengths shown in re-domiciliations, cross- border mergers and funds. The firm is also well known for its work on the liquidation of companies.
With a history extending back to 1981, Dr K Chrysostomides & Co is one of the largest and most prominent law firms in Cyprus. The firm’s offices are in both Nicosia and Limassol.
Focusses / specialisms
Banking has been a key practice area for the firm ever since its foundation. A sizeable percentage of the firm’s work in the space focuses on financing transactions. Another key focus area is advice to three credit institutions in Cyprus which are carrying out banking business in the country.
Incorporated in January 2020, E Ioannides & Associates is a Cypriot boutique law firm focused on commercial work.
Focuses / specialisms
Within financial and corporate the team’s focus areas have been in M&A and financing transactional work.
The firm often advises start-ups and has been especially active in the Cypriot real estate, pharmaceuticals and software development sectors.
Marilou Pavlou Christodoulides is a full-service premier law firm based in Nicosia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in Banking and M&A. It often works as local counsel on international deals with international law firms. The firm was founded and currently led by Marilou Pavlou, a UK qualified solicitor.
Pamboridis was founded in 2003 in Nicosia. The firm has offices in Nicosia, Cyprus, Athens and Greece with 12 lawyers and around 20 staff members.
Focuses / Specialisms
The firm has broad expertise in corporate, commercial, shipping and international serving a range of local and global clients.
M. Hadjitofi is a boutique Cyprus law firm, founded by Margarita Hadjitofi.
Focuses / Specialisms
The firm is known for its expertise in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law with a strong focus on transactional work.
Nicoletta Kouvara & Partners, also branded as Aptus Legal, was established in 2021 and currently led by managing partner, Nicolleta Kouvara.
Focuses / Specialisms
The firm focuses on a range of financial and corporate law matters including banking, corporate and M&A, intellectual property, real estate, construction and financial services.
Clerides, Anastassiou, Neophytou was founded in 2008 and located in Limassol.
Focuses / specialisms
The firm has extensive financial and corporate experience ranging from advice in corporate and commcerial law, private equity deals, capital markets and litigation and dispute resolutions matters.
Antoniou McCollum has its headquarters in Nicosia and is led by managing partner Christina McCollum.
Focuses / Specialisms
The firm has a focus advising on a range of financial and corporate law matters including M&A, private equity, capital markets and financial regulatory matters.
Chryssafinis & Polyviou was founded in 1903 by N.G. Chrussafinis, making it one of the oldest law firms in Cyprus. The firms main office is located in Nicosia, a network of other offices are located in Limassol, Larnaca and Paphos.
Focuses and specialisms.
The firm offers comprehensive advisory and litigation services covering banking and finance, corporate and commercial law and regulatory advice.
George Z. Georgiou Associates is a full service law firm headquartered in Cyprus with a branch located in Limassol. The firm was founded in 2005 and is led by managing partner George Z Georgiou.
Focuses and specialisms
The firm has extensive expertise in domestic and international law, focused on dispute resolution and consultancy.
Michael Chambers & Co is a full-service firm with an office in Limassol.
Focusses / specialisms
Being a full-service firm, Michael Chambers & Co has multiple focuses, especially in the financial and corporate practice area. It represents companies in corporate and acquisition financing, as well as refinancings. The firm also works on M&A transactions and restructuring and insolvency matters.
Established in 1920, full-service firm Pelaghius Christodulou Vrachas has over 100 years of expertise. It maintains one office in Nicosia and is a part of the Globalaw network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s financial and corporate law is focused on banking, capital markets, M&A and restructuring work. It has experience working on all sides on a transaction. In M&A, the team works with buyers and sellers. Shipping is a popular industry for the firm, but it also regularly advices in numerous other industries.
Michael Damianos & Co is a full-service Cyprus law firm established in 2010 and based in Nicosia.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s financial and corporate practice is focused on commercial, corporate, M&A, banking and finance, and energy. Most of the firm’s work comes from referrals from international law firms on which the firm advises as local counsel on international transactions. Also, the firm is frequently instructed by local companies across various sectors on their local banking and corporate/commercial work.
AGPLAW | AG Paphitis & Co. LLC is a full-service law firm founded in 2006. The firm has its offices in Limassol and has a formidable presence in London and Dubai.
The firm advises on a wide spectrum of local and cross-border corporate and financial deals where it focuses on acquisitions, financings and licensing matters. It often works for clients in the financial services and technology sectors.
Highlights
The firm advises on a wide spectrum of local and cross-border corporate and financial deals where it focuses on acquisitions, financings and licensing matters. It often works for clients in the financial services and technology sectors.
Based in Limassol, AG Erotocritou is a boutique with 15 legal professionals all with US or UK legal experience.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm’s expertise lies in financial sector where it acts for banks and financial services on financing, restructuring and insolvency and acquisitions in Cyprus.
The firm is also strong in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency cases and acts for both the debtors and creditors.
Elias Neocleous & Co is a leading Cypriot law firm founded in 2017. The firm has offices across Cyprus in Limassol, Nicosia and Paphos as well as overseas branches in Brussels, Prague and Kiev. The deal team is led by managing partner Elias Neocleous. The firm has experience across all areas of transactional law, including banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and restructuring and insolvency. It works as local counsel with international firms on international transactions.
Highlights
The firm advised Premier Energy PLC on its €482 million IPO and its subsequent listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
The firm advised Modaxo with the its $265 million acquisition of the Curbside Management and Public Safety businesses from Conduent Incorporated.
The firm worked with Millbank in advising HPS Investment Partners and Blackstone International Partners on its proposed €1.3 billion refinancing of Superbet's existing senior facilities.
Testimonials
“Responsive, knowledgeable and always a pleasure to work with.” (Banking and finance Client)
“Their service and advice are first class in every area. Their main positive attributes are their business-like advice, their attention to client service and specialisation and dedication. Their people are accessible and helpful. They meet deadlines and they keep us informed of progress. They give us practical, constructive advice that solves our problems. They have specialists in all areas so their advice is always excellent.” (Banking and finance Client)
“Given the size of our group and complexity of its structure, the ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is a must for our legal advisers. Elias Neocleous & Co has great business acumen and understands very well a wider framework and implications of transactions. The team at Elias Neocleous & Co not only possesses excellent and up-to-date legal knowledge, but also understands the business of the client and strives to support their client's business needs and find workable solutions. The team has also a very professional attitude when communicating with the regulators and authorities.” (Investment funds Client)
“Elias Neocleous & Co were responsive and very proactive. Their legal advice is detailed and to the point, without unnecessary ballast of irrelevant information.” (Financial services regulatory Client)
“The team is knowledgeable and responsive.” (M&A Client)
“Business-minded and make the M&A and JV process a bit less painful.” (M&A Client)
Elias Neocleous
“Business acumen and understanding of client's business needs are Elias's key strengths.”
“Most projects and deals made by our group have cross-border and international elements. They must be always taken into account. Elias displays great understanding of interconnectivity and wider framework of projects. Business acumen and understanding of the client's business needs is one of his major strengths.”
Key clients
Allwyn Group, Atterbury Europe, Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures, Royal Caribbean Cruises and Visa Europe.
Ioannides Demetriou is a full-service law firm founded in 2007. The fim has offices in Nicosia and Limassol. The firm is chaired by Pambos Ioannides and managed by Andrew Demetriou. It has international reach through its membership of legal alliances such as TerraLex, Meritas, LegaLink and Energy Law Group. The firm is active in banking and finance and M&A. It often advises as local counsel on cross-border deals.
Highlights
The firm is advising Eurobank on its €1 billion acquisition of additional stake in Hellenic Bank.
The firm advised Ermes Department Stores on the sale of all the issued share capital of Superhome Center DIY to Vasilitsi DIY for a total of €97 million.
Testimonials
“The firm stands out for its high level of services and responsiveness. It is a trustworthy firm which has the ability to deliver results with professionalism, integrity and efficiency.” - Banking and finance
“Ioannides Demetriou LLC stands out for their deep understanding of corporate and commercial law, their responsiveness, and their practical, solutions-oriented approach. Their team consistently demonstrates professionalism, clear communication, and a strong ability to navigate complex legal matters efficiently. We particularly value their strategic insight and their ability to tailor advice to our business needs, which has made them a trusted legal partner.” - Banking and finance
“Very professional and knowledgeable. Real experts in the field. Very prompt responses and to the point.” - M&A
“Responsiveness, professionalism, technical knowledge.” - Capital markets: debt
Key clients
Cyprus Stock Exchange, Eurobank, Eurobank Cyprus, Hellas Direct and Louis Plc
Established in 1991, Michael Kyprianou & Co is a full-service Cypriot firm with offices in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos. It has international branches in Frankfurt, Athens, Thessaloniki, Birkirkara, Dubai, Kiev and London and is part of legal networks including Multilaw, World Link Law, International Fraud Group, Nextlaw Referral network and China Go Abroad.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in banking and finance, M&A and restructuring, and is experienced in cross-border financing work as local counsel.
Key clients
The firm’s clients include multinational banks present across Europe.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Creative thinking, flexible approach, reasonable pricing, meeting tight deadlines.”
M&A
“Very thorough and professional analysis and also recommendations for covering the company for future issues with the law.”
Patrikios Pavlou & Associates is a full-service law firm established in 1963 by Patrikios Pavlou. The firm based in Limassol. The team consists of Cypriot qualified legal professionals, worthy of note are Stavros Pavlou, Stella Strati, Lia Iordanou Theodoulou and Angeliki Epaminonda amongst others. The firm is active across the areas of financial and corporate work but is known for advising lenders on banking and financing work.
Highlights
The firm advised a prominent commodity trader on its $200 million increase to it's existing $300 million facility, bringing the total facility to $500 million.
The firm is also advising a buyer involving the sale of shares in a French based company that specializes in fianancial market research and investment analytics.
Key Testimonials
“We were impressed by their deep understanding of sanctions compliance and financial regulatory frameworks. The team demonstrated strong technical expertise and a very pragmatic, solution-oriented approach. Communication was prompt and clear, and we appreciated their discretion and ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders under time pressure. What really stood out was their ability to bridge legal requirements with commercial realities — a rare and valuable trait.” - Financial Restructuring
Key clients
Rengton Enterprises Limited, Ellington Solutions SA, Bracewell LLP, National Paints Holdings, Clyde & Co
Soteris Pittas & Co is a Limassol-based boutique law firm founded in 2008. The firm has special focus on business-related legal issues. The firm consists of Cypriot qualified lawyers led by managing partner Soteris Pittas, who is also the founder. The firm is active in financial and corporate work including banking and M&A transactions. It often advises as local counsel on cross border deals involving Cypriot targets or securities.
Highlights
The firm is providing legal advice to Genesis Digital Assets on a $1 billion investment by a large US conglomerate.
Key clients
Aimis Clinics, Cyprus Airways, Genesis Digital Assets, Jacob Katz & Co and Maxbet Entertainment Group.
Antis Triantafyllides & Sons is a leading Cypriot firm based in Nicosia. The firm was established in 1955 and has significantly grown to having a team of more than 30 legal professionals. The team is made up of prominent legal practitioners, worthy of mention is partner Stelios Triantafyllides. The firm is active across all transactional areas and regularly acts as local counsel on cross-border transactions. The firm often advises domestic and international banks on lending, debt restructuring and capital markets mandates.
Highlights
The firm was retained, pursuant to a court order of the US Bankruptcy Court, relating to the Chapter 11 proceedings of the FTX group, by FTX Trading Ltd and its affiliated debtors and debtors-in-possession (the 'FTX Debtors') to act as Cyprus legal counsel with respect to the FTX Debtors located in Cyprus..
The firm advised Logicom and Demetra on the sale of their respective shareholdings in Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd to Eurobank S.A.
The firm has also been appointed by the Ministry of Finance to provide legal advice and assist on the drafting of new legislation and regulation for the establishment of a new public organisation that will assume the role of the National Promotion Agency.
Testimonials
"I appreciate the combination of responsiveness, experience, and proactive problem-solving that this law firm consistently demonstrates. It's clear that they prioritize client satisfaction and deliver results that reflect their dedication and expertise."(Equity Capital Markets Client)
"Deep legal knowledge, business mind and solution finding." (Investment funds Client)
"Stelios and his team are the most seasoned professionals in the legal industry in Cyrpus." (Private equity Client)
Key clients
Amdocs, eToro, Hennes & Mauritz, Leggett & Platt and SEMrush
Established in 1976, Harris Kyriakides is a full-service firm with offices across Cyprus in Larnaca, Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos. It employs 30 lawyers, including five partners. The firm currently employs over 30 lawyers and more than 70 professionals.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm is active in financing and M&A and is experienced in restructuring work.
Founded in 2011, C Samir & Co is a law and tax consultancy firm. Its Cypriot offices are in Limassol and Nicosia, and it has satellite branches in London, Moscow, Hong Kong, Malta and Kiev. It is part of legal network SILFA (Staubach International Law Firm Alliance).
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has experience advising on cross border corporate deals.
Research period review: 30th edition (2019/2020)
During the research period the firm advised on a cross border merger, advising the buyer.
E&G Economides is a full-service firm founded in 2006. The firm is based in Limassol and has an office in Moscow.
Focuses and specialisms
The team is made up of Cypriot qualified lawyers led by director Melina Dionysiou. The firm is known for its notable work in financial and corporate practice, where it focuses more on corporate transactions, especially in the M&A practice. This includes re-domiciliations, mergers, acquisitions and restructurings.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is among the largest firms in southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean, with more than 140 lawyers and other professionals. All are English-speaking and members of staff speak most European languages, as well as major Asian languages. The firm is generally regarded as a regional leader, with a particular forte in cross-border work. It advises international clients on all aspects of Cyprus and European law and handles the largest and most demanding cross-border assignments, strategic public and private mergers and acquisitions, and corporate reorganisations and restructurings.
The firm acts for leading companies across Europe, Asia, USA, South America, China, Israel, and the Middle East. This includes multinational enterprises and corporations, banks and financial institutions, global technology and communications firms, energy companies, consulting firms, governmental/semi-governmental bodies, private equity funds, credit agencies, HNWIs and UHNWIs. The firm is committed to continuous investment in its human resources and its infrastructure to provide clients with service of the highest quality.
Our law firm, one of the oldest in Cyprus, provides extensive legal services to corporations, institutions, government entities and high-net-worth individuals, with its main practice being corporate and banking/finance law, and also boasting one of the country’s strongest litigation teams. Our highly trained lawyers and legal consultants create a blend of local expertise with an international outlook, providing comprehensive advice to domestic and international clients.
Ioannides Demetriou LLC is a top-ranked, full-services commercial law firm at the forefront of the Cypriot legal services market. In our ranks we have lawyers recognised as leading individuals in their chosen fields.
Our corporate law team has unrivalled experience and has advised on some of Cyprus’ largest business deals to date. Our domestic client base includes some of the island’s largest corporations which operate and conduct business in all areas of the commercial spectrum, public and semi – public bodies, local banks, trade unions, public and private foundations, universities, building contractors, government concessionary holders and a host of local commercial enterprises considered leaders in their fields. The government of the Republic of Cyprus entrusts the firm’s lawyers to advise on international contracts, sit as arbitrators in disputes involving local government contracts and to head public enquiries. The foreign client base is equally enviable. Many of the largest and most reputable international law firms choose Ioannides Demetriou LLC as their preferred firm to work with in Cyprus. Our foreign client base includes foreign governments, multinationals, large corporations and private individuals conducting business in multiple jurisdictions.
Our firm’s practice in the field of banking & finance and corporate and M & A is very extensive with unprecedented and in-depth experience. We have been acting as lead counsel in Cyprus in many of the most important banking, syndicated and other financing structures for projects in the country and also in financing projects in many other countries involving Cyprus corporate vehicles or otherwise related to Cyprus. We currently act as senior local law firm of major Cypriot and international banks operating in Cyprus, advising on all major corporate and banking transactions, buy-outs and on all compliance and regulatory requirements, including drafting and advising on all relevant documentation (e-banking, retail, MiFID, PSDII, depositary services agreements, term loan and syndicated lending, securities etc). Similarly, work undertaken in the corporate and M & A department constitutes some of the most preeminent legal matters conducted in Cyprus in the recent years, including corporate restructurings of major enterprises in the country.
SOTERIS PITTAS & CO LLC is a boutique law firm, in size only, focusing on the areas of law related to business activity and dedicated to providing its clients with outstanding, highly personalized, legal representation.
The lawyers and associates of the firm with their combined skills-set and knowledge can provide comprehensive legal solutions according to the clients’ particular business needs, requirements and objectives. We are committed to representing our clients at all stages of disputes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, in order to secure just compensation and legal vindication. We have a petite, however, very experienced team in the M&A department. We provide due diligence reports, issue legal opinions, review and draft various corporate documents depending on the deal in question i.e., shareholders agreements, memorandum and articles, investment agreements, pledges, escrow agreements, SPAs etc., We have wide experience in complex transactions including escrow, both with the monetary and documentary elements.
The Firm has close links and strong associations with reputable audit firms, private equity managers, and fiduciaries in Cyprus, Russia and the former CIS countries.
We thank our clients for selecting our firm to represent them, and we will continue to work hard to provide them with top quality legal representation with the personal touch characteristic of a boutique law firm.
Founded in 1991 in Nicosia, Michael Kyprianou & Co LLC has grown over the years to become one of the leading law firms in Cyprus, with offices in Nicosia, Limassol and Paphos. In addition, the firm has developed internationally over the years and currently counts eleven offices in nine countries – Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos in Cyprus, Athens in Greece, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Kiev in Ukraine, Birkikara in Malta, London in the United Kingdom, Frankfurt in Germany Tel Aviv in Israel and Warsaw in Poland. Across its offices, the firm employs over 115 people, 60 of whom are qualified lawyers.
It is a top-ranked firm and firm of choice in Cyprus for many major international law firms based in London and Europe a and, over the years, the firm has acted in a large number of complex cross-border projects. The quality of its lawyers, its size and its international affiliations enable it to produce excellent results on a consistent basis.
With a remarkable legacy, Patrikios Legal proudly celebrates 62 years of delivering exceptional legal services. Established in 1963 our firm has evolved into one of Cyprus' largest and most successful law firms.
We are a top-tier, multi award winning law firm, with significant expertise in the local and international legal marker, offering services in a wide spectrum of practice areas. Throughout our journey, we have consistently demonstrated unwavering commitment, exceptional service, and dedication to our clients. Our team of proficient lawyers specializes in providing comprehensive legal solutions for national and international matters. With an esteemed network of associates and a strong client portfolio worldwide, we have earned numerous accolades and recognition for our top-tier services.
As we mark this significant milestone, we reaffirm our pledge to continue delivering unparalleled legal services, innovation, and professionalism and to actively contribute to society. Our core principles are the provision of continuing value, quality, respect, integrity and professionalism towards our clients and associates. Our 62-year journey is a testament to our unwavering pursuit of excellence in the ever-evolving legal landscape.
Established in 1976, Harris Kyriakides is a law firm with over 50 years of continuous growth and excellence, having evolved into one of the largest and most respected law firms in Cyprus. The firm’s development has consistently been grounded in integrity, professionalism and the pursuit of the highest standards, while remaining dynamic and responsive to clients’ evolving needs through the adoption of modern practices and technology.
The firm comprises 34 lawyers and over 60 professionals in total. It is structured across 16 specialised departments, including administrative and public law; banking and finance; competition, procurement and regulatory; corporate and commercial advisory; corporate dispute resolution; data protection and cyber law; debt collection; intellectual property; insurance and personal injury; private client (trusts, funds, estate and matrimonial); private client (citizenship and residence); real estate; employment; sanctions, anti-corruption and AML; shipping and admiralty; and tax.
