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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is the largest law firm in Cyprus and a leading firm in the South-East Mediterranean. It represents multinational corporations, financial institutions, technology firms, energy companies, government bodies, private equity funds, and high-net-worth individuals across global jurisdictions.

The firm's corporate and commercial team handles high-value cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and regulatory compliance. Its banking and finance team, the largest in Cyprus, specializes in complex financing transactions, loan restructuring, insolvency litigation, and distressed asset management. Additionally, its private wealth team provides expertise in international trust legislation and tax-efficient investment structures.

Recent Work Highlights:

  • Advised a consortium, including Trafigura, on the $12.9 billion acquisition of India’s Essar Oil Ltd, India’s largest-ever foreign direct investment transaction.
  • Advised Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) plc on a €1.3 billion high-yield issuance.
  • Assisted Premier Energy PLC, a leading renewable energy company, with its €482 million IPO, part of which was acquired by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

 

Clients (27)

  • Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) PLC
  • Alpha Bank S.A
  • Bank of Cyprus
  • Bloomberg
  • CPI Property Group
  • Credit Suisse
  • Deutsche Bank AG
  • Eurobank Greece and Eurobank Cyprus
  • European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
  • Hellenic Public Bank Company Limited
  • HSBC Bank Plc
  • International Finance Corporation
  • JC Flowers & Co LLC
  • Jordan Kuwait Bank
  • KKCG Group
  • Limassol Marina
  • Lloyds Bank
  • Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures Limited
  • Optima Bank
  • Prodea Investments Limited
  • Raiffeisen Bank International AG
  • Sabadell Venture Capital S.L.U
  • SAZKA Delta Variable Capital Investment Company Limited
  • VISA Europe Limited
  • Altamira Asset Management Limited
  • Atterbury Europe B.V
  • Avanti Communications Group PLC

Industries (13)

  • Energy
  • Banks
  • Financial Services
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Technology
  • Real Estate
  • Transportation
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity
  • European Union & Competition
  • Admiralty & Shipping
  • Government
  • Construction
  • Employment

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General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Cyprus

What the Team is Known For

Elias Neocleous & Co acts on a variety of corporate, commercial and financial issues for high-profile domestic and international clients. The law firm frequently assists with significant acquisitions, capital markets and restructuring mandates. The team also regularly works with foreign counsel on major cross-border deals, as well as financial institutions and companies from the technology, automotive and real estate sectors. The lawyers additionally advise on regulatory issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Elias Neocleous & Co advised Modaxo on the Cyprus law aspects of the client's acquisition of Curbside from Conduent.

Strengths

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  • Elias Neocleous & Co provides top-quality legal advice, thereby safeguarding our business interests and making sure we do not go into bad or ambiguous agreements.

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

  • The firm is able to handle complex matters, understanding the client's business with an excellent knowledge of Cyprus law. The firm also has a proactive approach, seeking solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chrysanthos Christoforou
    Chrysanthos Christoforou

    Chrysanthos Christoforou

    Chrysanthos Christoforou is a seasoned practitioner who is frequently mandated significant disputes, including those related to shareholder issues and damages claims, for clients in the financial services and technology sectors.

    • Chrysanthos Christoforou is the lawyer you always want to have on your side. He is prompt, practical, skilful, extremely efficient, with deep knowledge of the law, business-oriented and a deal maker.

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    • Chrysanthos is open and straightforward.

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  • Elias Neocleous
    Elias Neocleous

    Elias Neocleous

    Elias Neocleous often advises foreign clients on cross-border mandates, including acquisitions and restructurings. His practice also encompasses financings and capital markets transactions.

    • Elias’ sharp mind and strong business acumen are his key strengths.

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    • Elias Neocleous is a one-of-a-kind lawyer, very knowledgeable and wins you with his charm and skills.

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  • Demetris Roti
    Demetris Roti

    Demetris Roti

    Demetris Roti assists international clients on a breadth of commercial and transactional matters, as well as financing and private equity mandates.

    • Demetris is very responsive and has an ability to find solutions to a plethora of legal issues in the field of corporate and commercial law.

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    • Demetris Roti has demonstrated a deep legal expertise, practical judgement and clear communication.

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