General Business Law - Cyprus
What the team is known for
Chrysses Demetriades & Co houses a highly esteemed team with notable activity on commercial mandates, assisting with cross-border corporate reorganisations, asset deals and joint ventures. The law firm also advises important banks on financial issues, including acquisition finance and lending agreements, with particular strength in the shipping sector. The lawyers are equally well versed with contentious matters, including corporate fraud proceedings and freezing orders.
Strengths
"Chrysses Demetriades & Co are excellent. The lawyers are solution-oriented and pragmatic, and their approach was clever, constantly anticipating the next actions."
"The team quickly understood the sensitivity of some aspects of the negotiations from a business perspective and developed strategies accordingly. In general, they are trusted advisers and are very strong and creative in finding legal solutions where obstacles appear."
Work highlights
Chrysses Demetriades & Co represented CMC XXI, Malta Public Transport and Cyprus Public Transport in negotiations for a shareholder buyout in a EUR255 million joint venture under public procurement contracts with the Government of Cyprus.
Notable practitioners
Demetris Araouzos has experience acting for domestic and international clients in cross-border litigation, as well as banking disputes and criminal proceedings. "Demetris Araouzos is a splendid lawyer with good commercial understanding. He has deep knowledge of the law in different disciplines and always finds the most useful solution for all matters that appear." "It is unbelievably easy and pleasant to work with him. He is pragmatic, full of energy, calm and, most importantly, available at any time."
Katia Kakoulli is well regarded for her litigation practice. She assists clients with freezing orders and administrative disputes. She is also well placed to advise on proceedings arising from planning law. "Katia Kakoulli is an excellent advocate."
Chris Georghiades has deep experience acting for a diverse clientele on corporate reorganisations, corporate transactions and regulatory issues. He is also well placed in assisting international clients with the establishment of Cypriot entities.
