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Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C

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The team at Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.C is sought after by individuals and companies to advise on financing transactions, and the group has a solid track record in assisting with freezing injunctions, receiverships and Norwich Pharmacal orders within the context of civil actions. In addition, the department is well versed in making applications for the registration of foreign awards. Soteris Pittas heads up the practice.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'A very solid and client-oriented team with vast experience in representing and advising clients on matters of banking and finance as well as for representing clients in cross-border disputes involving aspects of banking and finance.'

  • 'The team has in-depth knowledge and dedicates itself to achieving results for its clients while being efficient and cost-sensitive.’

  • ‘The managing partner Soteris Pittas is among the most experienced cross-border banking and finance litigation lawyers in Cyprus. He is a proactive and strategic thinker and always provides solid and innovative solutions on complex matters.'

  • 'Anna Lamprou is a strong litigator with solid drafting and presentation skills, with experience in disputes involving banking and finance issues. Kyriakos Pittas is a creative thinker and exhibits solid commercial awareness and understanding.'
  • 'Other members of the team with whom we have worked with include Christodoulos Neofytou,  Alexandros Mavrommatis and the legal consultant Thea Pitta who are well-versed in matters of civil court procedures, and exhibit drive, enthusiasm, professionalism and availability. ’
  • ‘Soteris Pittas and Co LLC is a unique place, dedicated to clients and their issues. Their team is highly experienced, with a track record of success in providing specialised legal services. They have a client-centric approach to problem-solving, and their communication style is clear and collaborative.'

  • ‘Soteris Pittas and Co is a highly experienced legal team that specialises in providing exceptional legal services.'

  • ‘The team is very responsive and highly professional. Soteris Pittas and Kyriakos Pittas are always ready to explain legal aspects in a comprehensive way to a person from another jurisdiction.’

Key clients

  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, London
  • Steptoe & Johnson LLP (London)
  • Field Fisher LLP
  • PCB Litigation LLP
  • Reed Smith (Athens)
  • AquaSol Hotels Group
  • Finstella Ltd

Work highlights

  • Acting on behalf of a large Cypriot hotelier group in defending numerous actions filed by Cypriot Banks to enforce mortgage and floating charges regarding debts of EUR250m, relating to numerous hotels owned by the client and challenging the appointment of receiver.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Soteris Pittas

Other key lawyers

Anna Lamprou, Kyriakos Pittas, Christodoulos Neofytou, Alexandros Mavrommatis, Thea Pitta