General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Cyprus
Band 2
About
Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC
The firm’s domestic client base includes some of Cyprus’ largest corporations, public bodies, banks, trade unions, foundations, universities, government concessionary holders and leading commercial enterprises. We also act for the government of the Republic of Cyprus on various matters. Our foreign client base includes governments, multinationals, large corporations and private individuals conducting business in multiple jurisdictions.
We advise on all banking and finance matters, from day-to-day finance issues to complex cross-border banking transactions incl. strategic disposals & acquisitions, corporate restructurings & refinancings.
We have been engaged as lead counsel for many renowned projects, asset & acquisition financings in all fields of commerce, incl. oil & gas, trading, energy, pharmaceuticals, development projects.
We assist public and private companies in governance and compliance issues, incl. the development and implementation of best practices, avoiding conflicts of interest, drafting internal policies and codes of ethics. We act as external legal counsel to public listed companies and provide ongoing advice on disclosure requirements, filings with regulatory authorities, public offerings and capital market activities. We advise consortiums of local and international investors on preparation and submission of tenders and have acted as lead advisor by both concessionaires and the government respectively in some of the country’s largest privatisation projects.
Chambers Review
Ioannides Demetriou is a robust practice with extensive transactional experience. The law firm is well known for its strengths across the full range of corporate and commercial law issues, as well as advising clients in both the public and private sectors. The team also advises on real estate matters, employment law issues and competition mandates. The lawyers boast extensive expertise in commercial arbitration and litigation, with additional activity in administrative disputes.
Work Highlights
- Ioannides Demetriou advised the Cyprus Stock Exchange on a EUR2.5 million tender process and proposed agreement with the Cyprus Transmission System Operator for the clearing of the electricity market.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers possess excellent and up-to-date knowledge which enables them to assist with complex and sophisticated matters while also understanding the business needs."
"Ioannides Demetriou always takes into account all of your thoughts and concerns. I am really happy with the team because they have never let us down."
"The lawyers possess excellent and up-to-date knowledge which enables them to assist with complex and sophisticated matters while also understanding the business needs."
"Ioannides Demetriou always takes into account all of your thoughts and concerns. I am really happy with the team because they have never let us down."
Notable Practitioners
Pambos Ioannides is renowned for his extensive experience handling transactions and contractual mandates for corporate entities and international banks. He also offers longstanding expertise assisting clients with commercial litigation.
"Pambos Ioannides has vast experience and the ability to focus on the important matters."
"Pambos Ioannides is one of the most knowledgeable legal advisers in Cyprus. He exudes respect and the utmost professionalism."
Andrew Demetriou is often seen acting in domestic and cross-border litigation, including construction disputes and project-related cases.
"Andrew Demetriou is very professional, competent and shrewd."
"He is a superb strategist and a very capable lawyer."
Climbing the rankings this year is Christina Ioannidou, who earns praise for her activity on acquisitions, financings and restructurings for clients across a broad range of industries including finance, insurance, and oil and gas.
"Christina Ioannidou is an outstanding individual. We consider her to be an efficient and knowledgeable lawyer with positive energy. She is always prompt in her turnaround and provides useful advice that is straight to the point."
"Christina Ioannidou is very prompt, responsive and knowledgeable, and shows genuine interest and a level of commitment beyond expectation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ioannides Demetriou LLC
Cyprus
Members
Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC
Head of Department
Anna C. Christou
Demetris Kronides
Frakalas Christos
Katerina Hadjichristofi
Head of Department
Savvas Yiordamlis
Theodoulos Demetriou
Zoe Christou
Clients
Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC
Accountant General of the Republic of Cyprus
Apollo Global Equity Fund of Funds VCIC Plc
Archbishopric of Cyprus
Bank of Cyprus Public Co., Ltd
Brink’s Cyprus (Private Security Services Ltd)
CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
Cairo Mezz Plc
Centaur Trust Group
Cosmos Insurance Public Company Limited
Cybarco Development Ltd
Cybarco Ltd
Cyprus Agricultural Payments Organisation
Cyprus Health Insurance Organisation
Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Electricity Authority of Cyprus
Eurobank Ergasias SA / Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
Eurosure Insurance Company Ltd
Federation of Associations of Building Contractors Cyprus
Frederick University
Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd
HD Insurance Ltd
Hermes Airports Limited
Lois Builders Ltd
Louis Group
Medcon Constructions Ltd
NKS Shacolas Group
Open University of Cyprus
Petrolina Holdings Public Co Ltd
VLPG Plant Ltd
Industries
Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC
Banking and Finance
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Corporate Law
Corporate Structures and Trusts
EU and Competition
Mergers and Acquisitions
Power and Infrastructure
Real Estate Construction and Development