About

Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC



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.



Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Cyprus
2
Band 2
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 real estate 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

Provided by Ioannides Demetriou LLC
  • Ioannides Demetriou advised the Cyprus Stock Exchange on a EUR2.5 million tender process and proposed agreement with the Cyprus Transmission System Operator for the clearing of the electricity market.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Pambos Ioannides
S
Pambos Ioannides
Head of General Business Law
S
Senior Statespeople

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

"Pambos Ioannides has vast experience and the ability to focus on the important matters."

"Pambos Ioannides is one of the most knowledgeable legal advisers in Cyprus. He exudes respect and the utmost professionalism."

2
Andrew Demetriou
2
Band 2

Andrew Demetriou is often seen acting in domestic and cross-border litigation, including construction disputes and project-related cases.

"Andrew Demetriou is very professional, competent and shrewd."

"He is a superb strategist and a very capable lawyer."

3
Christina Ioannidou
3
Band 3

Climbing the rankings this year is Christina Ioannidou, who earns praise for her activity on acquisitions, financings and restructurings for clients across a broad range of industries including finance, insurance, and oil and gas.

"Christina Ioannidou is an outstanding individual. We consider her to be an efficient and knowledgeable lawyer with positive energy. She is always prompt in her turnaround and provides useful advice that is straight to the point."

"Christina Ioannidou is very prompt, responsive and knowledgeable, and shows genuine interest and a level of commitment beyond expectation."

Ranked Lawyers at
Ioannides Demetriou LLC

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Cyprus

General Business Law

Pambos Ioannides
S
Pambos Ioannides
Head of General Business Law
S
Senior Statespeople
3
Christina Ioannidou
3
Band 3
General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Pambos Ioannides
S
Pambos Ioannides
S
Senior Statespeople
2
Andrew Demetriou
2
Band 2

Members

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Andrew Demetriou

Head of Department

Anna C. Christou

Christos Frakalas

Demetris Kronides

Katerina Hadjichristofi

Pambos Ioannides

Pambos Ioannides

Head of Department

Savvas Yiordamlis

Theodoulos Demetriou

Zoe Christou

Clients

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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)

CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd

Cairo Mezz Plc

Centaur Trust Group

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

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Accounting

Banking and Finance

Corporate Governance and Compliance

Corporate Law

Corporate Structures and Trusts

EU and Competition

Mergers and Acquisitions

Power and Infrastructure

Real Estate Construction and Development