Band 1
Provided by Alexis Erotocritou
Alexis' is a leading authority in Cyprus on private client matters and is consistently ranked as a “Band 1” lawyer by all leading international directories such as Chambers HNW (but also in fields such as real estate, by Legal500). His practice primarily focuses on private client, real estate, corporate and banking/finance related matters.
Nature of work handled in general and other information
He has extensive experience acting on private client matters and is trusted by the world’s most prominent and renowned entrepreneurs, international families but also trust companies and family offices, assisting them with related matters. His work often relates to their estate planning, structures and personal affairs and this frequently involves complex corporate, banking, real estate, international tax and estate planning. Alexis also regularly advises foreign residents on immigration matters, including on the most tax efficient way to structure Cypriot investments or a move to the island.
Moreover, Alexis frequently acts across a broad spectrum of high value corporate, banking/finance and real estate transactions, as well as rendering advice on the mechanics of various security structures. He also advised a plethora of conglomerates, development companies, HNW and UHWNI in relation to their real estate projects and investments in and out of Cyprus, some of which constitute the largest related transactions which have ever taken place in Cyprus.
Alexis has also lectured at the European University of Cyprus.
Awards
Alexis is regularly featured in leading legal directories which, in recognition of his achievements, have independently elicited selected clients’ comments which recognise his “very strong work ethic and entrepreneurial attitude” (Chambers and Partners) and have referred to him as “an extremely knowledgeable strategic thinker”, (IFLR 1000), “dynamic and methodical” (Who’s Who Legal).
Chambers and Partners (HNW) (for several years) recognised Alexis as a “Band 1” lawyer in Cyprus, who, according to the directory, wins high praise for his combination of technical skill and an approachable manner. Chambers recognised that Alexis maintains a strong reputation for international work and especially with regards to HNWI.
Alexis has been also listed for many consecutive years by Legal 500 as a (Tier1) leading individual in Real Estate and Banking/Finance.
Moreover, he has been recognised consistently as a leading figure by IFLR in corporate/financial matters.
WhosWhoLegal and Bestlawyers also declared Alexis as a recognised figure in the European banking space, highlighted for his first-class corporate finance and banking practice, in assisting HNW and UHNWI individuals with their personal affairs. It is worth mentioning that the directory praised Alexis and the firm, for offering “’an all-embracing range of services to HNW and UNHW individuals, encompassing a broad cross-section of contentious and non-contentious matters, which may require the intervention and involvement of several legal disciplines”.
Practice areas
Our private client "top tier" department offers an all-embracing range of services to HNW and UNHW individuals, encompassing a broad cross-section of contentious and non-contentious matters, which may require the intervention and involvement of several legal disciplines.
A.G. Erotocritou LLC is regarded as one of the market leaders in the private client sector. Our firm has been recognised for the excellent client relations built on trust and understanding, which it cultivates in providing its tailored services.
Examples of work in the private client sphere
Administrative appeals against decisions of public authorities
Artwork and related advice
Banking
Consumer law issues
Employment
Estate planning
Immigration
Inheritance / tax matters
Real estate
Trusts
Tax Planning
Wills and probate
Alexis is a member of the:
- Cyprus Bar Association
-IBA
-AIJA
Alexis has authored various publications, mainly in the areas of real estate, immigration, tax, corporate governance, securities, banking and tax . Among others, he was the co-author of the Cyprus Annual Report on Shareholding Disclosure and Short Selling, and the author of the Pre-Insolvency Enforceability of Derivative Transactions under Cyprus Laws. Alexis has also contributed the Cyprus Annual Chapter on various topics for various directories/guides, such as the Legal500, Getting the Deal Through, Lexology, ILO, etc.
Alexis is a football and tennis fan.
He represented the Limassol Bar Association in international football and basketball events.
Alexis has lectured at the European University of Cyprus.
Private Client:
Highly regarded as one of the leading lawyers in Cyprus in the private client sector / immigration in Cyprus and is well placed to assist with all types of private client services such the acquisition of residency permits, tax planning, trusts set up, family disputes, banking, estate planning, real estate, wills/probate, family law, etc.
Recent deals:
■ Leading the set up of a Cyprus international trust on behalf of an UHNWI, with assets in 13 jurisdictions, with a total value in excess of €3billion.
■ Handling the largest ever local divorce dispute (with the couple being permanent residents in Cyprus) for assets in dispute of hundreds of millions.
■ Advises on probate matters one of the wealthiest persons globally and listed in Forbes Europe.
Real Estate:
Involved in the largest real estate projects in the island and actively deals with all matters relating to immovable property such as, advice on acquisitions, on financing matters, undertaking due diligence exercises on real estate structures, etc.
Recent deals:
■ Acted for the largest hospitality groups (Fattal, Marriott) and currently acting for an UHNWI in relation to the establishment of a 5* star hotel.
■ Assisted hundreds of investors in acquiring real estate assets in Cyprus.
■ Engaged to advise and assist with regards to the set up of a shopping mall.
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers