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Eleftherios Economou
Eleftherios Economou
Eleftherios is a partner at Economou & Co LLC. Eleftherios Economou completed his law studies at the Queen Mary University of London, graduating with LL.B. honours in 2019. He was awarded with the Cambridge University Press Prize in 2019 for academic excellence in competition law. Eleftherios has extensive experience in cross-border commercial and financial disputes, having led several significant litigation cases. He frequently appears before all levels of Cypriot courts, advocating for a distinguished clientele that includes global investment firms, private equity funds, high-net-worth individuals, payment institutions, and various businesses. His impressive track record includes handling high-value international fraud and conspiracy litigations, fraudulent asset transfers, complex contractual and shareholder disputes, and major insolvency and arbitration proceedings. Additionally, he has successfully managed defamation cases, including online defamation, effectively safeguarding clients' reputations from false and malicious statements. Eleftherios also offers expert advice on various non-contentious matters, including corporate governance, intellectual property protection, commercial contracts, consumer protections compliance, antitrust and competition law. Furthermore, he provides strategic legal guidance in mergers and acquisitions, helping businesses navigate complex regulatory frameworks and achieve their growth objectives. His commitment to excellence and comprehensive understanding of both contentious and non-contentious legal matters make him a sought-after legal advisor.
Ioannis Economou
Ioannis Economou
Ioannis is the managing partner of the firm. Ioannis is considered a stellar litigator. Among his key achievements, he successfully secured an unprecedented freezing order against a state in a multi-million-euro arbitral award recognition proceeding. He pioneered with his team the application of the House of Lords' judgment in R. v. Preddy [1996] W.L.R. 255, setting new precedents in criminal legal practice. Ioannis expertly handles interim injunctions and complex disputes involving up to half a billion euros, consistently delivering outstanding results for his clients. With extensive experience in complex cross-border corporate and commercial disputes, Ioannis has successfully led numerous high-profile litigation projects. He regularly appears before courts of all levels, representing prestigious clients including global financial institutions, high-tech conglomerates, private equity funds, international investment firms, and major biotechnology, natural resource, digital technology, and security companies, as well as high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs. Ioannis has a proven track record in multi-million-dollar international fraud and conspiracy cases, fraudulent transfers, intricate contractual and shareholder disputes, and significant insolvency and large-scale arbitration proceedings. His deep understanding of corporate law and exceptional drafting skills have been instrumental in achieving practical solutions and favourable settlements for his clients. Beyond litigation, Ioannis advises on various non-litigious matters, including antitrust and competition, cross-border investment, restructuring, enforcement of security, corporate insolvency, personal bankruptcy, receivership proceedings, legal capacity opinions, and due diligence reports. His broad legal expertise consistently delivers successful outcomes for clients facing complex disputes.