Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris
Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal ConsultantsThe ‘very professional and client-friendly’ team at Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants is well known for acting as local counsel for international banking institutions on multi-jurisdictional financing transactions. Fintech matters are a key area of strength for the group, which has seen an increase in mandates from the renewable energy sector, and has also been kept busy advising on financings within the hospitality sector. Under the leadership of Chryso Pitsilli-Dekatris, the practice continues to act on syndicated project financings and re-financings. Anna Rossides has significant experience in handling IPOs and issues relating to foreign stock exchanges. Pavlos Symeonides and newly promoted associate partners Elena Panayiotou and Artemis Amalia Metaxa are key names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Сomprehensive approach, attention to detail and the ability to achieve the result leaves a great impression of cooperation with Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants.’
'Artemis Amalia Metaxa and Christia-Lydia Kastellani are very skilled and talented individuals with great professional and communication skills.’
‘Very dedicated staff and quick turn around times. Thorough analysis and good market knowledge.'
‘ In our collaboration with Chrysotomides, we've consistently been impressed by their reliability. They consistently met deadlines and honoured all agreements. As for the quality of their work, we must emphasise their meticulous attention to detail and exceptional expertise.'
‘We had a truly positive experience working with Artemis Amalia Metaxa. The reliability and timely delivery were notably impressive. Importantly, she was always available when we needed her, ensuring smooth collaboration throughout our engagement.’
‘Artemis Amalia Metaxa is very easy to work with.'
- 'The team is very dynamic, with an excellent ability to serve clients in a timely and efficient manner. It is friendly and available and knows clients’ business very well. It is open to discuss and to contribute with creative ideas.'
- 'Christia-Lydia Kastellani is absolutely competent and resilient, very reactive and constantly available. She is prompt in her responses and able to comprehend the problems and propose solutions. She is always available and she is quick to understand clients’ needs and to provide support.'
Key clients
- Banque Internationale à Luxembourg S.A
- Clydesdale Bank
- United Medical Group CY PLC
- Natixis, Singapore Branch
- Societe Generale Bank – Cyprus Limited
- Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd
- First Abu Dhabi Bank P.J.S.C. (Singapore Branch)
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V
- J&T Banka, a.s.
- Banque Cantonale de Geneve
- Astrobank Public Company Limited
- Barclays Bank PLC
- Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (Suisse) SA
- China Development Bank
- Komerční banka, a.s
- Housing Finance Corporation
- Raiffeisen Bank International AG
- Joint-Stock Company “Sense Bank”
Work highlights
- Advised a number of major multinational banks on the financing of Gunvor, a global commodity trading group of companies.
- Instructed by Alpha Bank S.A to assist with the Cyprus law governed security package for a EUR362m common bond loan facility issued by a Greek corporation.
- Engaged as Cypriot counsel to Clydesdale Bank PLC on a GBP multi-million real estate investment loan.
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