Banking and finance

Ioannides Demetriou LLC

Client Satisfaction

Clients of Ioannides Demetriou LLC appreciate its ‘professionalism and attention to detail to ensure that every aspect of a case is thoroughly examined’. The team also receives plaudits for ’never failing to provide well-reasoned advice and results-driven strategies’. The practice is wide-ranging with experience of advising on many of the most important financings in Cyprus. It acts as lead counsel to major local and international banks on transactions covering buy-outs, compliance matters, and syndicated lending. The team has considerable skill in working on renewable energy projects too. Pambos Ioannides is highly sought after for his deep experience across a range of complex banking deals. Christina Ioannidou leads on many non-contentious banking matters. Katerina Hadjichristofi excels in project financing and corporate financing transactions. Zoe Christou and Savvas Yiordamlis are both highly regarded. Anna Skouri joined the team from Athos Demetriou Associates LLC in July 2024.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Christina Ioannidou is a very knowledgeable professional, she knows the law and the market, and provides fast and practical advice. She is also available when needed and accommodating to strict deadlines.’
'The individuals at Ioannides Demetriou are exceptional, and what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality of legal service. Each member of the team demonstrates remarkable expertise in their respective fields, and is deeply invested in understanding our business and objectives.'
‘Pambos Ioannides and Christina are outstanding in the field.’
‘Ioannides Demetriou LLC is a law firm comprised of lawyers with in-depth expertise in Banking and Finance law as well as corporate and M&A-related issues; partners, senior lawyers and associates show a level of commitment to be reckoned with. ’
‘Christina Ioannidou is a legal force to be reckoned with; Christina is business-oriented and provides constructive and solid legal advice when approaching a matter. Christina is always available to assist and deliver under tight timeframes.'
'Katerina Hadjichristofi is an experienced lawyer with knowledge and expertise in Banking and Finance as well as corporate and M&A-related issues. Savvas Yiordamlis has vast knowledge of Banking and Finance, reliable and competent.’
‘Ioannides Demetriou stands out as exceptional in both their legal expertise and client service. They are consistently responsive, highly strategic, and deliver solutions tailored to the complexities of each case.'
'Excellent knowledge of the legal issues, highly professional, and also great interpersonal communication.'

Key clients

Eurobank SA / Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A.
The Cyprus Stock Exchange
Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
Hellenic Bank Public Co Ltd
VLPG Plant Ltd
Cybarco Development Ltd
Grant Thornton
TMG Ltd
Apollo Global Equities Fund of Funds Vcic Plc
Gasan Mamo Insurance
Eurosure Limited
Cosmos Insurance Public Co Limited
Louis Plc
ING Bank N.V.
CNP Assurance / CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
Bank of Cyprus Public Co., Ltd
HD Insurance plc
NKS Shacolas Group
Hermes Airports Ltd
Tsokkos Group
Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks
Lakis Agapiou & Associates Ltd
Lois Builders Ltd
National Bank of Greece SA
Bank Julius Baer & Co Ltd
Deutsche Bank Luxembourg
Eurosure Insurance Co Ltd

Work highlights

Advising on the recent acquisition of control by Eurobank S.A. in Hellenic Bank, after the completion of a series of acquisitions and mandatory takeover bid to all shareholders.
Advising Hellas Direct on a series of funding rounds, recently led by ETF Partners and the conversion into a public company.
Advising Hellenic Bank on the recently announced agreement to acquire 100% of CNP Cyprus Group.