Banking and finance

Ioannides Demetriou LLC

Client Satisfaction

The 'well-organised' team at Ioannides Demetriou LLC acts as lead counsel to major Cypriot and international banks on a wide array of major banking transactions, buy-outs, compliance and regulatory matters. The group also has considerable experience in advising on matters within the renewable energy sector. Pambos Ioannides is sought after by local and international banking and finance institutions, as well as private individuals and companies, to handle complex banking transactions. Christina Ioannidou's practice includes refinancing matters, and Katerina Hadjichristofi is well versed in assisting with project financing and corporate financing transactions. Zoe Christou and Savvas Yiordamlis are both well-regarded lawyers.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Savvas Yiordamlis is well versed in his line of business and resolved all our issues swiftly and professionally.’
‘The law firm of Ioannides Demetriou LLC has exceptional associates and partners. The associates of Ioannides Demetriou have extensive legal knowledge, are always eager to assist, prompt in their turnaround and a team with qualities that anyone is glad to work with. ’
'Christina Ioannidou is one of the most exceptional lawyers we have worked with, with a practical mindset and professional in all aspects; it is always a pleasure to work with Christina.'
'Savvas Yiordamlis has in depth legal knowledge, specialises in litigation matters and his replies are swift. Katerina Hadjichristofi is an efficient problem-solving professional with extensive knowledge of the financial industry (including, funds) and focuses on the result.’
‘Ioannides Demetriou LLC is a top notch legal firm, exceeding expectations across the board, from responsiveness to quality of legal advice. We have worked with them in super-complex cross-border projects and they keep on rising up to the challenge. They cover impeccably the full spectrum of finance needs, from regulatory to capital markets and special situations.’
‘Christina Ioannidou is our definite choice when it comes to banking and finance legal advice in Cyprus. She is an outstanding lawyer, combining deep knowledge and client-focused approach. She is super responsive and builds excellent interpersonal relations.'
'Nicolas Panayiotou stands out among the associates. He distinguishes himself as exceptionally hard working, always delivers under pressure and he is definitely the legal advisor you want to work with.'
‘Katerina Hadjichristofi is notable for her efficiency; an open-minded partner, with great sense of the challenges of international transactions, whom you can rely on for having things done properly and on time.’

Key clients

The Cyprus Stock Exchange
Eurobank Holdings / Eurobank Cyprus Ltd
Hellenic Bank Public Co Ltd
VLPG Plant Ltd
Cybarco Development Ltd
Grant Thornton
Mercuria Energy Group
Apollo Global Equities Fund of Funds Vcic Plc
Louis Plc
ING Bank N.V.
CNP Assurance / CNP Cyprus Insurance Holdings Ltd
Bank of Cyprus Public Co., Ltd
Hellas Direct Insurance Ltd
NKS Shacolas Group
Hermes Airports Ltd
Tsokkos Group
Cyprus Organisation for Storage and Management of Oil Stocks

Work highlights

Advised Eurobank SA on its increase of its qualifying holding in Hellenic Bank and its insurance subsidiaries.
Acted for the Cyprus Stock Exchange on various matters pertaining to its operations.