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Leading law firm Chrysostomides Advocates and Legal Consultants was established in 1981 and is now one of the largest firms in Cyprus. Our team of over 80 legal experts and paralegals serves local and international clients from our Nicosia and Limassol offices.

Whether you are starting a new business, looking to grow your business or managing day to day operations, we offer comprehensive legal and transaction advice throughout the business cycle. Our specialist lawyers assist with business law matters that include business contracts, purchase and sale transactions, employment matters, compliance issues, tax obligations, and intellectual property. We work to understand a client’s business and then identify how the law impacts that business, and provide tailored solutions.

Our clients' business interests cover multiple sectors, such as technology, telecommunications, banks and financial services, retail, luxury goods, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, energy, mining and metals, aviation, and interactive entertainment.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Cyprus

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants is a prominent team capable of assisting clients with cross-border acquisitions, corporate restructurings and asset deals. The law firm assists with the establishment of Cypriot entities, with particular expertise in joint ventures and tax. The team is well versed in advising on syndicated and secured financing. The law firm also regularly advises foreign clients on reorganisations of their Cypriot subsidiaries. The lawyers are well placed to act on freezing orders, damages claims and banking disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants acted for Ovostar Union in the proposed delisting of the company’s shares and the squeeze out of its minority shareholders.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris
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Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris
Head of General Business Law
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Band 2
Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris is a well-regarded lawyer who often assists a variety of international clients with acquisitions, financings and corporate reorganisations.
George Mountis
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George Mountis
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Band 2
George Mountis advises international and domestic clients on commercial litigation, financial disputes and white-collar crime mandates. He also has experience acting in international arbitration proceedings.

George has a very strong commercial vision which combined with his strong legal background delivers quick and efficient outcomes, fully accommodating client's needs.

George Mountis' experience and knowledge always helps us even with the most complicated matters. It is always a pleasure to work with him.

George Ioannou
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George Ioannou
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Band 3
George Ioannou assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate restructurings, acquisitions and transaction structuring.

His excellent negotiation skills, combined with a calm and composed demeanor, even under pressure, make him a valuable asset in high-stakes discussions.

George Ioannou helps you to move smoothly through complexities of the law in Cyprus.

Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis
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Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis
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Band 3

Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis represents international and Cypriot clients in fraud and trademark-related litigation and commercial arbitration proceedings.

Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis is very quick in understanding the client's request, very knowledgeable of the Cypriot legal framework and provides advice which is to the point, realistic and implementable.

I am very impressed by her. She is very bright, experienced and also proactive.

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Artemis Amalia Metaxa
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Up and Coming

Artemis Amalia Metaxa is experienced in offering regulatory advice and due diligence in corporate and commercial transactions in addition to financing transactions. She routinely supports clients in financial sector.

Artemis Amalia Metaxa is a real pleasure to work with. She is a great counsel to have by your side as she has not only excellent expertise on Cyprus-law, but also fiercely protects clients' interests.

Artemis is highly knowledgeable and deeply attuned to client needs. She combines legal expertise with a thoughtful, client-focused approach.

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General Business Law

Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris
2
Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris
Head of General Business Law
2
Band 2
George Ioannou
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George Ioannou
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Band 3
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Artemis Amalia Metaxa
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Up and Coming
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

George Mountis
2
George Mountis
2
Band 2
Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis
3
Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis
3
Band 3

Members

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Alexandros Georgiades

Anna Rossides

Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris

Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris

Head of Department

Eleni Chrysostomides

George Mountis

George Mountis

Head of Department

Pavlos Symeonides

Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis

Industries

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Tech, gaming, telecommunications, banks and financial services, retail, luxury goods, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, energy, mining