Athos Demetriou Associates LLC
Client SatisfactionAthos Demetriou Associates LLC is jointly led by Athos Demetriou and Anna Skouri; the talented team has an excellent reputation for handling complex local and international banking and finance matters. Asset financing transactions, anti-money laundering matters and debt restructuring mandates are key areas of instruction for the group, which regularly acts for local investment firms, international law firms and alternative investment funds. The firm has also been appointed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as the legal advisor to the Investors Compensation Fund.
Testimonials
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‘Athos and Anna are professional, prompt, kind and helpful. They provide fast returns and good work.’
- 'Marilena Michaelidou and Anna Skouri - very responsive, great cooperation.'
- 'Athos is knowledgeable, pragmatic and businesslike. He provides workable solutions that go beyond a simple 'legal' remit.'
- 'The team possesses deep knowhow and expertise in banking and finance issues. They also possess a very good understanding of the business of various firms in the industry in a way which allows them to provide solutions appropriate for clients.'
- 'Analytical and strategic thinking, attention to detail, understanding of risks and ability to provide solutions and identify issues. The managing partner Athos Demetriou exhibits innovation and creativity during the provision of legal services.'
Key clients
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Asian Development Bank
- Allen & Overy (Czech Republic) LLP
- Allen & Overy (Warsaw) LLP
- Asters Law
- Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC
- Mashav Energia
- Elgan Automotive Group
- Tech Con Group of Companies
- K. Treppides & Co Ltd
- FxPro Financial Services Ltd
- Alter Domus (CYPRUS) LIMITED
- Alter Domus Luxemburg
- Allen & Overy (South Africa) LLP
- HLB (Cyprus) LIMITED
- CLIFFORD CHANCE LLP
- Latomia Pharmakas PLC
- International Finance Corporation
- Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
- Black Sea Trade & Development Bank
- Fortuna Entertainment Group N.V.
- Fameline Holding Group
- Meteor Motortech Kereskedelmi Kft.
- Automation Yeruham & co ltd
- LBF Partners
- Permira (GUERNSEY) LIMITED
- Integrated Casino Resort Cyprus Limited
- BNKPRO Europe LTD
Work highlights
- Engaged by the client to advise on an amendment to a EUR 470m credit facility between multiple entities.
- Instructed by a client to act as Cypriot legal counsel to the International Finance Incorporation in relation to a loan facility transaction.
- Acting as Cyprus legal advisors to the client in connection with a financing transaction of EUR25m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Athos Demetriou, Anna Skouri