Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Global Guide 2025
About
Chairman: Elias Neocleous
Languages:Arabic, Bengali, Czech, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu
Firm Overview:
With more than 155 legal and other professionals, Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is the largest international law firm in Cyprus and one of the most prestigious in the region. All staff members are proficient in English and at least one other language. The firm has significant expertise in cross-border work, and an impressive international client base. Cyprus has considerable benefits for HNWIs, including well established international trust legislation and a non-domiciled regime which gives complete tax exemption on investment income. Clients benefit from a dedicated team, guided by experienced partners Elias Neocleous and Kyriacos Xenophontos, which serves the needs of HNWIs, UHNWI’s, and their home country advisors. Clients may also access the firm’s affiliated trust company service.
Main Areas of Practice:
Admiralty & Maritime:
1 partner, 5 others
Deals with registration of vessels and aircraft under the Cyprus and other flags and all aspects of ship finance. It also handles disputes and executions of judgments against assets of shipping and aviation companies worldwide.
Contact: Costas Stamatiou
Email: [email protected]
Banking & Finance, Including Project Finance:
6 partners, 11 others
Advises on Cyprus aspects of major crossborder finance transactions, including all types of loans and derivatives. It has strong links with commercial and investment banks, trust companies and underwriters.
Contact: Demetris Roti
Email: [email protected]
Corporate & Commercial/Mergers & Acquisitions:
6 partners, 38 others
Advises on corporate management and governance, formation, merger and acquisition of companies worldwide, corporate restructuring, capital raising transactions, stock options, securities transactions, private equity work, the formation and use of trusts and, domiciliation of entities. Commercial team advises multinational and international companies on licensing, agency and distribution, concession and operating agreements, and regulatory matters.
Contact: Elias Neocleous
Email: [email protected]
Competition & EU Law:
1 partner, 4 others
Advises national and multinational enterprises investing in Cyprus on competition and merger control issues and on any other matters relevant to EU law. Works closely with the firm’s Brussels office.
Contact: Andrea Kallis Parparinou
Email: [email protected]
Intellectual Property, Information Technology & E-Commerce:
1 partner, 5 others
Advises on acquisition, registration and protection of copyright, designs, patents and trademarks, licensing and franchising and IP enforcement actions. It also advises on Privacy matters, IT contracts, e-commerce and consumer protection.
Contact: Andrea Kallis Parparinou
Email: [email protected]
Litigation & Arbitration:
9 partners, 30 others
Deals with domestic and international commercial and contract disputes, administrative law, admiralty, international trade law, land, matrimonial and personal injury cases, debt collection, defamation, negligence and other torts, and conducts domestic and international arbitration, mediation and other forms of ADR.
Contact: Chrysanthos Christoforou
Email: [email protected]
Real Estate & Immigration:
1 partner, 3 others
Deals with all issues related to real estate, including acquisition and sale, due diligence for acquisitions, estate planning and succession for HNWIs. Extensive immigration experience including citizenship applications and, employment and residence permits.
Contact: Christos Vezouvios
Email: [email protected]
Tax & International Tax Planning:
2 partners, 25 others
Advises on tax law and treaties, plans multinational structures and handles tax disputes. A specialist team focuses on tax planning and wealth management for HNWIs and UHNWIs.
Contact: Kyriacos Xenophontos
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
- LimassolNeocleous House, 195 Makarios III Avenue, PO Box 50613, Limassol, Limassol District, Cyprus, CY-3608
- Web: www.neo.law
- Tel: +357 25110110
- Fax: +357 25 11 0001
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Elias Neocleous & Co LLC rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
19 items provided by Elias Neocleous & Co LLC
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC honoured as Mediterranean Law Firm of the year at 2025 Citywealth IFC Award
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is delighted to announce its recognition as Mediterranean Law Firm of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards. The awards ceremony took place on January 28th at One Moorgate Place in the City of London.
Elias Neocleous & Co Advises Premier Energy on €482M IPO
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised the Cypriot entity Premier Energy PLC (a leading renewable energy company) on a landmark €482 million IPO, part of which was acquired European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Elias Neocleous & Co Advises on $12.9B Essar Oil Acquisition
The team at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised a consortium including Trafigura in relation to the USD 12.9 billion purchase of India’s Essar Oil Ltd which was India’s largest ever foreign direct investment transaction.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains distinguished ranking in Global Restructuring Review’s Top 100
We are honored to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year in the prestigious GRR100 list, as published in the 2024 edition of Global Restructuring Review (GRR).
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Attains ISO 27001 Certification
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is pleased to announce its achievement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Achieves Tier 1 Status in IFLR1000 2024, Four Lawyers Recognised for Excell
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. The firm has been awarded a Tier 1 ranking in the field of financial and corporate law, affirming its status as a leader in Cyprus’ legal sector.
Triple achievement for Elias Neocleous & Co LLC in 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings
We are excited to share that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has once again earned a Tier 1 Ranking in three distinguished categories, Tax, Tax Controversy and Transfer Pricing in ITR World Tax Rankings 2025, a leading global guide to top-tier tax firms.
Elias Neocleous & Co achieves Band 1 ranking for High-Net-Worth client services once again
The 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide has been published, and we are proud to announce that for the 6th consecutive year, our firm’s Private Client department has been recognised in the prestigious ‘Band 1’ category of the publication.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Premier Energy PLC on landmark €482 million IPO
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has successfully assisted Premier Energy PLC in relation to the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and W11 Ventures announce strategic partnership
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) and W11 Ventures (www.w11.ventures) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a powerful partnership to deliver strategic, multi-functional seed to scale advisory services to industry and investors from across the globe.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains elite position among Global Restructuring Review's Top 100!
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been included in the prestigious GRR100 list released by Global Restructuring Review (GRR) in its 2023 guide to the world’s leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC drives growth with key leadership and Associate promotions
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC announces a series of notable promotions, highlighting the continued growth of the firm and the outstanding talent whose exceptional service, client care, and significant contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping ENC’s ongoing success
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Honoured with Business Innovation Award for Advancing Industry Standards
We are proud to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC was the recipient of the prestigious IN Business Award 2022 in the category Business Innovation for its groundbreaking contributions to advancing industry standards.
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) plc
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC provides legal support to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in Cyprus
The shipping department of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to have assisted Royal Caribbean Group in registering the cruise ship, “Spectrum of the Seas”, under the Cyprus flag.
2022 ITR EMEA Tax Awards – Cyprus Tax Firm of the Year!
The prestigious International Tax Review EMEA Awards ceremony took place in London on 15th September 2022. The ITR EMEA Tax Awards are now in their 18th year and offer an independent assessment of international tax professionals from 34 jurisdictions in Europe, Middle East and Asia (“EMEA”)
Finalists for EMEA Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2022 revealed
The Women in Business Law Europe Awards recognise leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law and also firms that have developed the most progressive initiatives towards diversity and inclusion from throughout the continent.
Extremely knowledgeable, strategic & effective - Perfection achieved in 2022 Legal 500 EMEA rankings
The 2022 Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa rankings have been released and for the second consecutive year we are delighted to report that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has received a Tier 1 rating in all nine categories reviewed. We are the only law firm in Cyprus to achieve this.
One of the few genuine international law firms on the island” – Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022 (‘HNW’) has been published and we are delighted to report that for the fourth consecutive year both the Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Private Client Department, and Head of Department, Elias Neocleous, have been listed in the ‘Band 1’ category.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC honoured as Mediterranean Law Firm of the year at 2025 Citywealth IFC Award
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is delighted to announce its recognition as Mediterranean Law Firm of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Citywealth International Financial Centre (IFC) Awards. The awards ceremony took place on January 28th at One Moorgate Place in the City of London.
Elias Neocleous & Co Advises Premier Energy on €482M IPO
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised the Cypriot entity Premier Energy PLC (a leading renewable energy company) on a landmark €482 million IPO, part of which was acquired European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Elias Neocleous & Co Advises on $12.9B Essar Oil Acquisition
The team at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised a consortium including Trafigura in relation to the USD 12.9 billion purchase of India’s Essar Oil Ltd which was India’s largest ever foreign direct investment transaction.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains distinguished ranking in Global Restructuring Review’s Top 100
We are honored to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been recognized for the 6th consecutive year in the prestigious GRR100 list, as published in the 2024 edition of Global Restructuring Review (GRR).
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Attains ISO 27001 Certification
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is pleased to announce its achievement of ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for Information Security Management.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Achieves Tier 1 Status in IFLR1000 2024, Four Lawyers Recognised for Excell
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC proudly announces its outstanding achievement in the IFLR1000 2024 rankings. The firm has been awarded a Tier 1 ranking in the field of financial and corporate law, affirming its status as a leader in Cyprus’ legal sector.
Triple achievement for Elias Neocleous & Co LLC in 2025 ITR World Tax Rankings
We are excited to share that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has once again earned a Tier 1 Ranking in three distinguished categories, Tax, Tax Controversy and Transfer Pricing in ITR World Tax Rankings 2025, a leading global guide to top-tier tax firms.
Elias Neocleous & Co achieves Band 1 ranking for High-Net-Worth client services once again
The 2024 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth Guide has been published, and we are proud to announce that for the 6th consecutive year, our firm’s Private Client department has been recognised in the prestigious ‘Band 1’ category of the publication.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advises Premier Energy PLC on landmark €482 million IPO
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has successfully assisted Premier Energy PLC in relation to the initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Bucharest Stock Exchange
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and W11 Ventures announce strategic partnership
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) and W11 Ventures (www.w11.ventures) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a powerful partnership to deliver strategic, multi-functional seed to scale advisory services to industry and investors from across the globe.
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC retains elite position among Global Restructuring Review's Top 100!
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC (ENC) has been included in the prestigious GRR100 list released by Global Restructuring Review (GRR) in its 2023 guide to the world’s leading law firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC drives growth with key leadership and Associate promotions
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC announces a series of notable promotions, highlighting the continued growth of the firm and the outstanding talent whose exceptional service, client care, and significant contributions have played a pivotal role in shaping ENC’s ongoing success
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Honoured with Business Innovation Award for Advancing Industry Standards
We are proud to announce that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC was the recipient of the prestigious IN Business Award 2022 in the category Business Innovation for its groundbreaking contributions to advancing industry standards.
The capital markets team of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC advised Allwyn Entertainment Financing (UK) plc
Elias Neocleous & Co LLC provides legal support to Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) in Cyprus
The shipping department of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to have assisted Royal Caribbean Group in registering the cruise ship, “Spectrum of the Seas”, under the Cyprus flag.
2022 ITR EMEA Tax Awards – Cyprus Tax Firm of the Year!
The prestigious International Tax Review EMEA Awards ceremony took place in London on 15th September 2022. The ITR EMEA Tax Awards are now in their 18th year and offer an independent assessment of international tax professionals from 34 jurisdictions in Europe, Middle East and Asia (“EMEA”)
Finalists for EMEA Women in Business Law Europe Awards 2022 revealed
The Women in Business Law Europe Awards recognise leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law and also firms that have developed the most progressive initiatives towards diversity and inclusion from throughout the continent.
Extremely knowledgeable, strategic & effective - Perfection achieved in 2022 Legal 500 EMEA rankings
The 2022 Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa rankings have been released and for the second consecutive year we are delighted to report that Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has received a Tier 1 rating in all nine categories reviewed. We are the only law firm in Cyprus to achieve this.
One of the few genuine international law firms on the island” – Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022
The Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2022 (‘HNW’) has been published and we are delighted to report that for the fourth consecutive year both the Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Private Client Department, and Head of Department, Elias Neocleous, have been listed in the ‘Band 1’ category.