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Ioannides Demetriou LLC

General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Cyprus


Ioannides Demetriou LLC

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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.

Clients (30)

  • 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)
  • Cairo Mezz Plc
  • Centaur Trust Group
  • CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
  • 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 (9)

  • Accounting
  • Banking and Finance
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance and Compliance
  • Corporate Structures and Trusts
  • EU and Competition
  • Power and Infrastructure
  • Real Estate Construction and Development

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What the Team is Known For

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 regulatory 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

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  • Ioannides Demetriou advised Eurobank on its acquisition of Hellenic Bank for approximately EUR1 billion.

Strengths

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  • The strengths that distinguish Ioannides Demetriou are the quality of its work, promptness of response and the availability of senior members of the firm.

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  • It offers highly responsive and personalised service. The partners of the firm as well as the associates ensure that all matters are handled with efficiency and with a business-oriented approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeoplePambos Ioannides
    Senior StatespeoplePambos Ioannides

    Pambos Ioannides

    Pambos Ioannides is renowned for his extensive experience in handling transactions and contractual mandates for corporate entities and international banks. He also offers longstanding expertise in assisting clients with commercial litigation.

    • Pambos Ioannides has the best knowledge of many legal sectors.

      General Business Law: Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    • He is a legal genius with an impeccable legal and business acumen.

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  • Band 1Andrew Demetriou
    Band 1Andrew Demetriou

    Andrew Demetriou

    Andrew Demetriou is often seen acting in domestic and cross-border litigation, including construction disputes and project-related cases.
    • Andrew Demetriou is a well-versed professional with clear and to the point legal recommendations and suggestions. He is extremely helpful in planning our strategy around the issues at hand.

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  • Band 2Christina Ioannidou
    Band 2Christina Ioannidou

    Christina Ioannidou

    Christina Ioannidou is active across acquisitions, financings and restructurings for clients across a broad range of industries including finance, insurance, and oil and gas.

    • Christina has all the qualities that make a great legal counsel: knowledge, a brilliant mind and great communication skills.

      General Business Law: Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    • Christina Ioannidou is an excellent lawyer with very deep knowledge on a variety of topics.

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