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Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Cyprus


Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC

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Provided by Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC

The team is distinguished in assisting clients in large, high-profile transactions and in local and international dispute resolution cases. With more than 30 years’ experience handling large international commercial and corporate transactions, local and international litigation and arbitrations, the firm has established a unique reputation and expertise. It’s one of the few firms in Cyprus that is both directly instructed by international clients and is a first choice as a local referral practice for Tier 1 (and other) international firms. The firm's corporate and commercial practice and its dispute resolution teams consist of many experienced partners and associates. Each team is further assisted by professionals from other disciplines - chartered accountants, tax and regulated investment advisors. This balance of experience, breadth of knowledge and high partner involvement in every transaction or litigation/arbitration case enables the firm to deliver an exceptional and unique level of client service.

Work highlights:

  • House of Hiranandani Group – advising on multiple multimillion transactions including re-structuring.
  • Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus – advising the tenderer for the sole Casino licence, extensive ongoing regulatory & other advisory post-tender for the implementation of the project including the construction of the resort, “City of Dreams Mediterranean”, largest project of its kind in Cyprus and largest casino resort in Europe.

Clients (11)

  • MN Larnaca Water Co Ltd/ MN Limassol Disalination
  • Lordos Hotels (Holdings) Public Limited
  • Charalambides Christis Limited
  • XM Group - Trading Point Holdings Limited - Trading.com
  • Russtiles Association Limited
  • Litokol Trading Limited
  • Demetra Holdings PLC
  • Logicom Public Ltd
  • House of Hiranindani Group
  • Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Ltd
  • Emerald Coast Properties Limited

Industries (13)

  • Private Clients/ Individuals
  • Private and Public Trading Companies
  • Financial Services
  • Banking
  • Commercial and Professional Services
  • Construction and Material
  • Investment Firms
  • Trust Funds
  • Real Estate Companies and Developers
  • Shipping Companies
  • Casino and Gaming
  • Medical Technology and Practice
  • Manufacturing of Goods

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Cyprus

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co is recognised for its banking, corporate and litigation practice. The team advises a list of prominent clients, including both domestic and international corporations, investors and banks. It additionally offers support with cross-border deals, including M&A transactions and investments. The law firm's dispute resolution team handles complex corporate disputes, arbitrations, fraud and white-collar crime investigations. The practice is also well placed to advise clients on regulatory compliance, corporate restructurings and tax matters.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Scordis, Papapetrou & Co advised Demetra Holdings on corporate, shareholder, regulatory and governance matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team is always customer-oriented and open to consider different scenarios.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • Scordis, Papapetrou & Co provides a very client-focused and excellent legal expertise, offering a seamless and integrated service to clients.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Alexandros Gavrielides
    Band 3Alexandros Gavrielides

    Alexandros Gavrielides

    Alexandros Gavrielides often acts in cross-border financial disputes, contractual litigation and white-collar crime cases. He acts for banks, corporates and private individuals.

    • Alexandros Gavrielides has a very diligent and thorough approach to work. She is very committed to progressing matters in a way that is consistent with expectations.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC (1)

Cyprus

  • Profile image of Alexandros Gavrielides

    Alexandros Gavrielides

    General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

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Members

Provided by Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC

  • Kyriacos Scordis

    Head of Department

  • Makis Chrysomilas

  • Christos Scordis

  • Constantinos Adamides

  • Penelope Papapetrou

  • Matheos Papapetrou

  • Andreas Michaelides

  • Sofia Tryfonos Avraam

  • Julie Economou

  • Leandros Pisias

  • Sofi Mylona

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