Elias Neocleous
Europe Guide 2024
Band 2 : General Business Law
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About
Provided by Elias Neocleous
Practice Areas
• Corporate and Commercial
• Tax Law – Tax Planning & Advanced Business Structuring
Publications
Private client law in Cyprus: overview
International Trust Precedents
COUNTRY UPDATE-Cyprus: Securities & Banking
TAXATION IN M&A
Doing business in: Cyprus
Restructuring and insolvency in Cyprus: overview
Languages Spoken
English, Greek, Spanish.
Experience
Elias has long and deep experience in providing international businesses and organisations with advice at the highest level on matters including mergers and acquisitions, cross-border investment, business structuring, corporate governance and tax and international tax planning. He is widely recognised as a leading adviser to private clients on wealth management issues including family and charity trusts, family foundations, tax law, domicile, and asset management.
Elias is frequently invited to speak on Cyprus law at international events and has numerous publications on Cyprus corporate and tax law to his credit. He has been selected by leading legal publishers to write the Cyprus chapter of reference works including Guide to European Company Laws, Doing Business in Europe, and European Cross- Border Estate Planning (Sweet & Maxwell), Joint Ventures in Europe, International Tax and Investment Service, and Planning and Administration of Offshore and Onshore Trusts (Tottel Publishing).
Industry Sector Expertise
Elias has led the teams of lawyers dealing with the largest, most notable and most innovative transactions taking place in or through Cyprus in recent years, including:
The first ever leveraged buyout in Cyprus and the first commercial paper programme for a credit institution in Cyprus
Multi-billion investments by international development banks in projects in Europe, Asia and Africa
Advising household-name entities on large strategic investments and acquisitions using corporate structures
Exits for founder investors via initial public offerings, private placements and other routes
Acquisitions and disposals of billion-plus investments in real estate and other assets by high net worth individuals.
Career
Graduated in law from the University of Oxford in 1991
Called to the Bar (Inner Temple) in 1992
Admitted to the Cyprus Bar in 1993
A partner in our legacy firm since 1995 and head of the corporate and commercial department
Appointed by the Cyprus government to the board of directors of the Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency
Professional Memberships
Vice President/Economy of the Limassol Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Founder member of the Franchise Association of Greece
Member of the International Bar Association
Member of the International Tax Planning Association
Honorary member of the Association of Fellows of Legal Scholars of the Center for International Legal Studies
Member of the Association Européenne D’Études Juridiques et Fiscales
Academician of The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law
Founder Member of STEP Cyprus
Honorary Consul of Portugal from December 2012 to August 2024
Chambers Review
Europe
Elias Neocleous often advises foreign clients on cross-border mandates, including acquisitions and restructurings. His practice also encompasses financings and capital markets transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I like the dedication and drive from Elias Neocleous."
"He has a global vision and is always one step ahead."
"I like the dedication and drive from Elias Neocleous."
"He has a global vision and is always one step ahead."
Articles, highlights and press releases
13 items provided by Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains distinguished ranking in Global Restructuring Review’s Top 100
We are honored to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year in the prestigious GRR100 list, as published in the 2024 edition of Global Restructuring Review (GRR).
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Achieves Tier 1 Status in IFLR1000 2024, Four Lawyers Recognised for Excell
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. The firm has been awarded a Tier 1 ranking in the field of financial and corporate law, affirming its status as a leader in Cyprus’ legal sector.
Triple achievement for Elias Neocleous & Co LLC in 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings
We are excited to share that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has once again earned a Tier 1 Ranking in three distinguished categories, Tax, Tax Controversy and Transfer Pricing in ITR World Tax Rankings 2025, a leading global guide to top-tier tax firms.
Elias Neocleous & Co achieves Band 1 ranking for High-Net-Worth client services once again
The 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide has been published, and we are proud to announce that for the 6th consecutive year, our firm’s Private Client department has been recognised in the prestigious ‘Band 1’ category of the publication.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Premier Energy PLC on landmark €482 million IPO
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has successfully assisted Premier Energy PLC in relation to the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and W11 Ventures announce strategic partnership
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) and W11 Ventures (www.w11.ventures) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a powerful partnership to deliver strategic, multi-functional seed to scale advisory services to industry and investors from across the globe.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains elite position among Global Restructuring Review's Top 100!
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been included in the prestigious GRR100 list released by Global Restructuring Review (GRR) in its 2023 guide to the world’s leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC drives growth with key leadership and Associate promotions
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC announces a series of notable promotions, highlighting the continued growth of the firm and the outstanding talent whose exceptional service, client care, and significant contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping ENC’s ongoing success
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Honoured with Business Innovation Award for Advancing Industry Standards
We are proud to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC was the recipient of the prestigious IN Business Award 2022 in the category Business Innovation for its groundbreaking contributions to advancing industry standards.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC provides legal support to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in Cyprus
The shipping department of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to have assisted Royal Caribbean Group in registering the cruise ship, “Spectrum of the Seas”, under the Cyprus flag.
2022 ITR EMEA Tax Awards – Cyprus Tax Firm of the Year!
The prestigious International Tax Review EMEA Awards ceremony took place in London on 15th September 2022. The ITR EMEA Tax Awards are now in their 18th year and offer an independent assessment of international tax professionals from 34 jurisdictions in Europe, Middle East and Asia (“EMEA”)
Extremely knowledgeable, strategic & effective - Perfection achieved in 2022 Legal 500 EMEA rankings
The 2022 Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa rankings have been released and for the second consecutive year we are delighted to report that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has received a Tier 1 rating in all nine categories reviewed. We are the only law firm in Cyprus to achieve this.
One of the few genuine international law firms on the island” – Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022 (‘HNW’) has been published and we are delighted to report that for the fourth consecutive year both the Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Private Client Department, and Head of Department, Elias Neocleous, have been listed in the ‘Band 1’ category.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains distinguished ranking in Global Restructuring Review’s Top 100
We are honored to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year in the prestigious GRR100 list, as published in the 2024 edition of Global Restructuring Review (GRR).
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Achieves Tier 1 Status in IFLR1000 2024, Four Lawyers Recognised for Excell
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. The firm has been awarded a Tier 1 ranking in the field of financial and corporate law, affirming its status as a leader in Cyprus’ legal sector.
Triple achievement for Elias Neocleous & Co LLC in 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings
We are excited to share that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has once again earned a Tier 1 Ranking in three distinguished categories, Tax, Tax Controversy and Transfer Pricing in ITR World Tax Rankings 2025, a leading global guide to top-tier tax firms.
Elias Neocleous & Co achieves Band 1 ranking for High-Net-Worth client services once again
The 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide has been published, and we are proud to announce that for the 6th consecutive year, our firm’s Private Client department has been recognised in the prestigious ‘Band 1’ category of the publication.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Premier Energy PLC on landmark €482 million IPO
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has successfully assisted Premier Energy PLC in relation to the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and W11 Ventures announce strategic partnership
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) and W11 Ventures (www.w11.ventures) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a powerful partnership to deliver strategic, multi-functional seed to scale advisory services to industry and investors from across the globe.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains elite position among Global Restructuring Review's Top 100!
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been included in the prestigious GRR100 list released by Global Restructuring Review (GRR) in its 2023 guide to the world’s leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC drives growth with key leadership and Associate promotions
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC announces a series of notable promotions, highlighting the continued growth of the firm and the outstanding talent whose exceptional service, client care, and significant contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping ENC’s ongoing success
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Honoured with Business Innovation Award for Advancing Industry Standards
We are proud to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC was the recipient of the prestigious IN Business Award 2022 in the category Business Innovation for its groundbreaking contributions to advancing industry standards.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC provides legal support to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in Cyprus
The shipping department of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to have assisted Royal Caribbean Group in registering the cruise ship, “Spectrum of the Seas”, under the Cyprus flag.
2022 ITR EMEA Tax Awards – Cyprus Tax Firm of the Year!
The prestigious International Tax Review EMEA Awards ceremony took place in London on 15th September 2022. The ITR EMEA Tax Awards are now in their 18th year and offer an independent assessment of international tax professionals from 34 jurisdictions in Europe, Middle East and Asia (“EMEA”)
Extremely knowledgeable, strategic & effective - Perfection achieved in 2022 Legal 500 EMEA rankings
The 2022 Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa rankings have been released and for the second consecutive year we are delighted to report that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has received a Tier 1 rating in all nine categories reviewed. We are the only law firm in Cyprus to achieve this.
One of the few genuine international law firms on the island” – Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022 (‘HNW’) has been published and we are delighted to report that for the fourth consecutive year both the Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Private Client Department, and Head of Department, Elias Neocleous, have been listed in the ‘Band 1’ category.
