Stavros Pavlou

IBA Conference “Litigating In The Middle East” 2025

We are thrilled to share that our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP will be co-chairing the IBA conference ‘Litigating in the Middle East’ alongside the renowned Dr Mahmood Hussain of M&CO Legal.

The International Bar Association Conference in Mexico City 2024!

The foremost organisation for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies will embark on its annual conference in Mexico City, 15th – 20th September 2024.

International Bar Association Annual Meeting in Mexico City 2024!

Our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP took to the stage at the International Bar Association Annual Meeting, in Mexico 2024!

Cyprus Professional services: Key considerations, Hot topics & Practical Cases

Our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP and Partner – Corporate Finance, Tax, Private Client Stella Strati will be heading up the panel together for a 3 hour seminar

Dubai Arbitration Week!

Our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP will be attending the Dubai Arbitration Week 2024.

Dubai Arbitration Week 2024!

Our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP attended Dubai Arbitration Week and had the honor of keynote speaker on the 13th November 2024!

Dubai International Arbitration Center!

We are happy to announce that our Executive Chairman Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP has been added in the list of arbitrators at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre.

Mr. Stavros Pavlou Appointed as Regional Representative Asia General of IBA’s Litigation Committee

Following his role as a Website Officer of the IBA’s Litigation Committee, Mr. Stavros was appointed in 2023 as Regional Representative Asia General of the Litigation Committee, to serve for two years.

Large-Scale Real Estate Developments in Cyprus

The Firm recognises that the real estate underpin the local economy and strives to offer leading legal and professional services to foreign and local private clients and investors, drawing from its expertise in handling some of the largest transactions and cases in Cyprus and abroad.

Complex Commercial Litigation Review

The 5th Edition of the Complex Commercial Litigation Review is now live. Stavros Pavlou, FCIArb, Bsc (Econ), Barrister, TEP, Katerina Philippidou and Andria Antoniou contribute the Cyprus chapter providing a useful overview of the core principles and recent developments.

80000 EUR raised for a charity event

Wish upon a Stage raised EUR 80 000! The SOLDOUT charity event “Hotel Tsiamantas Musical” managed to make an impact and exceed all expectations.

Sanctions & Restrictive Measures

Our experienced team can provide clear and concise advice on the applicability of the sanctions and restrictive measures and on whether and how such updated measures affect your operations in Cyprus.

The Complex Commercial Litigation Review

Stavros Pavlou, Katerina Philippidou, Andria Antoniou and Athina Patsalidou, provide their insight into the ways in which complex commercial litigation arises and is addressed, as well as recent developments, in Cyprus.

Signatories of the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations

We are proud to be the first Cyprus law firm to support the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations, which is dedicated to the implementation of the Green Protocols in each region of the world, with particular attention to regional specificities.

Leading legal experts in Europe, Middle East & Africa

Our firm’s “first-class services” are therefore delivered by outstanding heads of departments and a highly qualified and talented team of associates and legal consultants. Thank you to our clients and associates for their extraordinary comments.

A TOP TIER law firm by The Legal 500! Again!

The Legal 500, EMEA 2021 edition once again recommends our law firm as a TOP TIER firm in Dispute Resolution and Tax and ranks our Banking & Finance, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, and Real Estate and Construction practice areas amongst the best in the Cyprus legal market.

Litigation and enforcement in Cyprus: overview - Thomson Reuters

A Q&A guide to dispute resolution law in Cyprus. The country-specific Q&A gives a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning dispute resolution in this jurisdiction, including court procedures; fees and funding; interim remedies; disclosure; expert evidence.

The number of arbitrators and a preliminary award in a multi-party arbitration in Cyprus

The aim of this article is to outline various approaches in respect of the number of arbitrators and present the Cypriot case on the matter.

International Arbitration

Our partners provide a structured overview of the key practical issues concerning arbitration in Cyprus, including any mandatory provisions and default rules applicable under local law, confidentiality, local courts' willingness to assist arbitration, enforcement of awards and the available remedies

The Complex Commercial Litigation Review

The Cyprus chapter of the Complex Commercial Litigation review includes contract formation and modification; contract interpretation; breach of contract; defences to enforcement; fraud, misrepresentation, and other claims impacting contracts; dispute resolution; and remedies.

Katerina Philippidou and Theodoros Symeonides have been promoted to Partners

Reflecting our firm’s commitment to investing in the future and the depth of our team’s talent, Patrikios Pavlou & Associates LLC promoted Katerina Philippidou and Theodoros Symeonides to Partners, with effect from 1 January 2021.

Our lawyers have been appointed in Committees of the Cyprus Bar Association

With professional skills to provide top quality legal services and a range of backgrounds and interests, eight lawyers of our team have been selected among many candidates and appointed in various committees of the Cyprus Bar Association and the Limassol Bar Association.

Stavros Pavlou has been registered as a DIFC practitioner

Following the registration of our firm with the DIFC Courts in Dubai, now our Senior & Managing Partner, Mr Stavros Pavlou, has been registered as a DIFC practitioner, and obtained full Rights of Audience before the DIFC Courts.

Highly regarded lawyers in Financial & Corporate

We are excited and honoured to be ranked among the top law firms in Cyprus in the field of Financial and Corporate by IFLR 1000, the only international legal directory dedicated to ranking law firms and lawyers on the basis of financial and corporate transactional work.

The Legal 500 Force Majeure Country Comparative Guide: Cyprus

This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of force majeure laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus, addressing topics such as COVID-19, general principles, legislation and judicial treatment, practical issues, consumers, insurance, and future considerations.

Podcast ‘Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Road to the Future’

Our Senior & Managing Partner, Stavros Pavlou gave a podcast interview to Christophoros Christophi and LegalMatters, and provided a clear and structured opinion on the steps that Cyprus should follow with regards to Dispute Resolution.

Chilidescu v. Gheorghiu: Exercising Jurisdiction over Foreign Defendants - Forum Shopping

As Cyprus has emerged as an international business centre, Cyprus companies and Cypriot residents often act within the context of international corporate structures and participate in international business transactions.

Sponsored crisis management focus: A View From Cyprus–Carrying on in the face of the Covid-19 crisis

The legal profession has entered into an unprecedented challenging period where old habits and norms have to be questioned. In Cyprus, the system of administration of justice is yet to embrace modern reforms and law firms need to adapt and map out a strategy to survive.

Leading legal experts in Europe, Middle East & Africa

Hall of Fame - Dispute Resolution, Leading Individuals in Tax, Corporate, Banking and Real Estate

The validity of electronic signatures in Cyprus. The (digital) silver lining of COVID-19.

How are e-signatures treated by the law and the Courts should their authenticity and/or validity be challenged?