About

Provided by Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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.

 

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Cyprus

3
Band 3

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Elias Neocleous & Co advised Project Prime-Premier Energy and Emma Alpha Holding on the former's admission to trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Elias Neocleous
2
Elias Neocleous
2
Band 2
Elias Neocleous often advises foreign clients on cross-border mandates, including acquisitions and restructurings. His practice also encompasses financings and capital markets transactions.

Elias Neocleous is a skilled legal professional who resonates high credibility and expertise.

Chrysanthos Christoforou
3
Chrysanthos Christoforou
3
Band 3

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 an exceptionally knowledgeable and talented individual, distinguished by his strategic and comprehensive mindset.

I can attest to Chrysanthos Christoforou's strong and amazing level of competence and knowledge.

Demetris Roti
U
Demetris Roti
U
Up and Coming

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

When we need to take a commercial stand, he is creative. Demetris Roti is the one to have on your side if you want success fast.

Demetris Roti has a good understanding of the law and bases his advice on what is in the best interests of his client.

Ranked Lawyers at
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

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Cyprus

General Business Law

Elias Neocleous
2
Elias Neocleous
2
Band 2
Demetris Roti
U
Demetris Roti
U
Up and Coming
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Chrysanthos Christoforou
3
Chrysanthos Christoforou
3
Band 3

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