Elias Neocleous & Co remains one of the leading firms in the Cypriot market, advising domestic and international clients on complex banking and finance, capital markets, M&A and restructuring matters. The firm is particularly recognised for its cross-border capabilities and its regular role on transactions involving international investors, multinational corporates and financial institutions, often working alongside leading international law firms on Cyprus law aspects of multijurisdictional mandates.

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)