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The practice maintains a strong presence across financing, debt restructuring, corporate advisory and transactional work. Its experience acting alongside international counsel on complex multijurisdictional mandates has helped establish the firm as a trusted adviser for clients investing into, through and from Cyprus. The team regularly supports clients on acquisitions, financing arrangements, corporate restructurings, regulatory matters and strategic investments across a variety of sectors.
Recent work highlights the firm's advice to clients including NCH Group, Omnam Group, Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), Leggett & Platt and SEMrush, reflecting its continued involvement in international corporate, consumer, real estate, technology and investment-related matters. The diversity of its client base demonstrates the firm's ability to support both multinational organisations and investment groups operating in Cyprus and across multiple jurisdictions.
Clients and referral firms value the team's combination of technical expertise, responsiveness and strategic judgement. Feedback highlights the firm's ability to advise on particularly complex transactions while maintaining a practical and commercially focused approach. The practice is also recognised for its partner involvement, strong client service and reputation among leading international law firms seeking Cyprus counsel on sophisticated cross-border mandates.
Key clients
NCH Group; Omnam Group; Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M); Leggett & Platt; SEMrush.
Testimonials
“Exceptional legal and strategic advice.” (M&A / Corporate)
“Trusted on the most complex matters.” (M&A / Corporate)
“Highly responsive and partner-led throughout the transaction.” (M&A / Corporate)
“Strong reputation among leading international firms.” (M&A / Corporate)
“Practical, commercially focused and solution-oriented.” (M&A / Corporate)
The practice maintains a strong presence across corporate, financial services and investment-related work, supporting clients on strategic acquisitions, financings, restructurings and regulatory matters. Its client base reflects the breadth of its market position, spanning hospitality, consumer services, leisure, financial services and real estate sectors. Recent mandates have involved clients such as Allwyn Group, Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Atterbury Europe and Visa Europe, demonstrating the firm's continued involvement in significant international business activity connected to Cyprus.
The firm is particularly valued for its ability to coordinate complex cross-border matters and provide integrated advice across multiple practice areas. Its experience advising international clients investing into and through Cyprus continues to reinforce its reputation as a trusted adviser on sophisticated corporate and finance transactions.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise, commercial judgement and practical advice. Feedback highlights the team's strong capabilities in financial services regulation, particularly on licensing and regulatory matters involving CySEC and other supervisory authorities. The practice is recognised for delivering commercially focused solutions while maintaining deep knowledge of the evolving regulatory landscape, making it a trusted adviser for regulated businesses and international investors.
Key clients
Allwyn Group; Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures Limited; Royal Caribbean Cruises Limited; Atterbury Europe; Visa Europe.
Testimonials
“Outstanding regulatory expertise.” (Financial services regulatory)
“Practical and business-friendly advice.” (Financial services regulatory)
“Strong CySEC authorisation experience.” (Financial services regulatory)
“Excellent technical knowledge combined with strong commercial judgement.” (Financial services regulatory)
The practice is particularly active in corporate transactions, financial services and investment-related matters, where clients value the firm's ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory issues while maintaining a strong focus on business objectives. The team continues to advise a broad range of corporates, investors and financial services businesses on acquisitions, financing transactions, governance matters and ongoing commercial operations.
Recent work reflects the breadth of the firm's client base, which includes organisations such as Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd, Fanatics Markets (Fanatics Group), Themis Portfolio Management Ltd, First Imagine Gamma Ltd and Cyprus Airports (F&B) Ltd. The firm’s involvement across regulated industries, consumer-facing businesses, financial services and infrastructure-related activities highlights its continued role in supporting significant corporate and investment activity in Cyprus.
Clients consistently highlight the firm's technical expertise, commercial awareness and responsiveness. Feedback points to the team's ability to provide practical and tailored solutions across banking, regulatory, restructuring and corporate matters, while maintaining close partner involvement throughout engagements. The practice is also recognised for its deep restructuring and finance expertise, strong client service and ability to deliver commercially focused advice on complex transactions and strategic projects.
Key clients
Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd; Fanatics Markets (Fanatics Group); Themis Portfolio Management Ltd; First Imagine Gamma Ltd; Cyprus Airports (F&B) Ltd.
Testimonials
“Strong technical expertise combined with practical commercial advice.” (Banking and finance)
“Excellent responsiveness and partner involvement.” (Banking and finance / M&A)
“Tailored solutions that balance legal complexity with business objectives.” (Corporate / M&A)
“Deep expertise in restructuring and finance matters.” (Restructuring)
“Reliable, commercially focused and highly responsive.” (Financial services / Banking)
The practice is particularly active in financial services, infrastructure, aviation, retail and corporate transactions, where clients value the firm's ability to combine local expertise with an international outlook. The team advises on acquisitions, financings, restructurings, regulatory matters and strategic investments, supporting clients through all stages of a transaction or business lifecycle.
Recent work reflects the breadth of the firm's client base, which includes Eurobank S.A., Eurobank Ltd, Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited, Hermes Airports Ltd and Ermes Department Stores Plc. The firm's continued involvement in matters concerning major financial institutions, infrastructure operators and listed companies demonstrates its prominent role in the Cypriot business and investment landscape.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise, strategic judgement and commercial awareness. Feedback highlights the team's responsiveness, communication skills and ability to manage complex transactions efficiently, while maintaining a practical and solution-oriented approach. The practice is also recognised for its strong transaction management capabilities and reliable support on cross-border corporate matters.
Key clients
Eurobank S.A.; Eurobank Ltd; Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited; Hermes Airports Ltd; Ermes Department Stores Plc.
Testimonials
“The team demonstrates high technical expertise and strong sector knowledge.” (PPP/PFI client)
“They provided legal assessment and support on partnership programs, delivering risk-conscious advice and maintaining a strong client relationship.” (Banking and finance client)
“A great team, covering several expert areas, spanning from M&A and corporate law to environmental matters.” (M&A client)
“Very reactive and with very high technical knowledge.” (M&A client)
The practice is particularly active in lender-side finance work, debt restructurings and multijurisdictional transactions, where clients value the firm's ability to combine local expertise with an international perspective. The team frequently acts on Cyprus law aspects of cross-border financings, acquisitions and investment structures, often working alongside international counsel and financial institutions on matters involving multiple jurisdictions.
Recent work reflects the firm's continued involvement in transactions for major financial institutions and international corporate groups. Its client base includes Santander UK, Cretan Investment Group (CIG), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Raiffeisenbank, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, ABN AMRO, DNB Bank, HSBC UK, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Wells Fargo, highlighting the firm’s strength in finance, investment and cross-border transactional work.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise and commercial judgement, particularly on regulatory, transactional and project-related matters. Feedback highlights the team's responsiveness, practical approach and strong understanding of both the local market and regulatory environment. The practice is also recognised for its ability to support clients on complex real estate, financing and investment projects while maintaining a strong focus on execution and commercial objectives.
Key clients
Santander UK plc; Cretan Investment Group (CIG); European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); Raiffeisenbank a.s.; UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.; ABN AMRO N.V.; DNB Bank ASA, London Branch; DNB (UK) Limited; HSBC UK Bank PLC; The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association.
Testimonials
“Reliable, experienced team with clear guidance.” (Financial services / Regulatory)
“Bulletproof legal and regulatory support.” (Financial services / Regulatory)
“Strong commercial advice, combined with deep local market knowledge.” (M&A / Financial services)
“Responsive, practical and solution-oriented.” (M&A)
“Excellent knowledge of the local market and regulators.” (Financial services / Regulatory)
The practice maintains a broad corporate and finance offering, acting for domestic and international clients on acquisitions, financing transactions, commercial arrangements and investment structures. The team is frequently involved in matters with cross-border elements, where Cyprus law expertise is required alongside international transactional and financing work.
Recent work reflects the firm's continued activity across financial services, fiduciary services, restructuring and corporate advisory mandates. Its client base includes Rengton Enterprises Limited, Revita Turnarounds Limited, Chabrier Avocats and Crystalserve Fiduciary Services Limited, demonstrating the firm's strength in advising financial, corporate and professional services clients operating in Cyprus and internationally.
Clients value the firm's combination of technical expertise and commercial judgement, particularly on cross-border corporate and financing matters. Feedback highlights the team's ability to provide practical advice, coordinate effectively across jurisdictions and deliver solutions that balance legal complexity with commercial objectives. The practice is also recognised for its expertise in private wealth-related structures and its ability to support clients on sophisticated international matters.
Key clients
Rengton Enterprises Limited; Revita Turnarounds Limited; Chabrier Avocats; Crystalserve Fiduciary Services Limited.
Testimonials
“Strong commercial advice combined with significant technical expertise.” (M&A)
“Effective cross-border coordination and practical execution.” (M&A)
“Strong expertise in private wealth-related matters.” (M&A)
“Commercial, responsive and solution-oriented.” (M&A)
The practice is particularly active in corporate transactions and financing arrangements, where clients value its ability to combine local expertise with a practical understanding of cross-border deal dynamics. The team advises on acquisitions, disposals, corporate reorganisations, financing transactions and commercial matters, often working alongside international counsel on multijurisdictional mandates involving Cyprus-based assets, targets or holding structures.
The firm maintains a strong focus on business-related legal work and continues to support clients operating across a broad range of sectors. Its experience acting on international transactions involving Cyprus structures has helped establish it as a trusted adviser for investors and businesses undertaking complex cross-border activities.
Clients value the firm's responsiveness, commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to legal advice. The team is recognised for providing efficient support on transactional and financing matters while helping clients navigate the legal and regulatory considerations associated with Cyprus-based structures and investments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
