The ‘very professional and approachable’ practice at Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC ’provides high-quality advice,’ say clients. It is known for its work with high-profile local and international clients on a range of complex disputes and arbitration matters. The department enjoys a regular flow of instructions from key international law firms on cases involving asset tracing and recovery proceedings. It is well-equipped to handle cross-border disputes, as well as all other aspects of corporate and commercial litigation. Names to note are Kyriacos Scordis, Christos Scordis, Constantinos Adamides and Alexandros Gavrielides. Penelope Papapetrou and Andreas Michaelides are both highly regarded too.
Testimonials
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'Alexandros Gavrielides is a top litigator who focuses on solutions rather than conflict for the sake of it.’
‘They are extremely detail-oriented, friendly, and closely monitored every aspect of our case, step by step.’
‘Excellent legal knowledge, good internal teamwork and a very client-focused approach.’
‘Kyriacos Scordis - very legally and commercially astute - sets out the firm's strategy on a case-by-case basis taking into account the particularities of the particular client(s).'
- 'Constantinos Adamides - excellent legal knowledge and experience; tenacious and meticulous in all aspects of client service.’
‘They have a talented commercial team and work really effectively in partnership with us, taking time to understand enough about the wider context of a big commercial case to provide good advice on the Cyprus angle.'
‘Constantinos Adamides has a very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.’
‘Both Alexandros Gavrielides and Penelope Papapetrou are exceptional lawyers and personalities and have guided us successfully through many contentious cases. They have a depth of knowledge and experience, as well as boldness and ability to think laterally and out of the box, that maximises our efforts and produces results.'
Key clients
- Nintendo Co Limited
- AtlasPantou Co. Limited
- NewCytech Business Solutions Limited
- Gramercy Funds Management LLC
- National Bank Trust
- MN Larnaca Water Co Ltd / MN Limassol Desalination Ltd
- PJSC National Bank Trust
- Joint Stock Company Commercial Bank “PRIVATBANK”
Work highlights
- Acting for Nintendo Co. Limited in an application for Norwich Pharmacal Orders requiring a Cypriot bank to disclose information and documents relating to the identity and transactions of clients of the bank suspected of being part of an international syndicate involved in activities infringing the client’s intellectual property rights.
- Acting for Gramercy Funds Management LLC in a claim for damages in excess of $79m against a Cypriot company and its beneficial owner (a Ukrainian entrepreneur) for losses caused to the funds.
- Representing the two consortium companies of MN Larnaca Desalination Co Ltd and MN Limassol Water Co. Ltd and a subsidiary of Israel’s water company in numerous contractual and other disputes involving claims against the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Cyprus.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kyriacos Scordis, Christos Scordis, Constantinos Adamides, Alexandros Gavrielides, Penelope Papapetrou, Andreas Michaelides