Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC has an excellent track record in advising prominent national and international clients on complex disputes and arbitrations. In addition, it frequently works with major international law firms on matters as diverse as asset tracing and recovery proceedings, as well as multi-jurisdictional disputes and shareholder litigation. The key practitioners to note are Kyriacos Scordis, Constantinos AdamidesAlexandros GavrielidesChristos Scordis, Penelope Papapetrou and Andreas Michaelides.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The litigation team of Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC is highly skilled and efficient. They always provide thorough and to the point legal analysis in even the most complex cases and they are easily accessible.'

  • ‘Alexandros Gavrielides is one of the best and most reliable litigation lawyers in Cyprus. He is a true expert in Cypriot private law and he has a very good understanding of international and foreign private law, as well.'

  • ‘A single lawyer which we single out as being particularly brilliant is Constantinos Adamides. His work is always of high quality and his expertise is highly trusted. His tried and tested skills in corporate litigation and contracts law are unparalleled. Kyriacos Scordis always stands out for his professionalism and experience.’

  • ‘The team at Scordis have a deep understanding of Cyprus litigation and they are strategic and commercial in approach. They are incredibly good to work with and more often than not they get results. Alexandros Gavrielides is an exceptional litigator.’

  • ‘The team is excellent for in-depth analysis and very good in strategy. Constantinos Adamides has the very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.’

  • ‘What attracts us to this firm apart from their exceptional grasp of the issues and sound advice, is their responsiveness and respect towards us. We always receive prompt, professional and courteous advice, in an easy to understand format.'

  • ‘Both Alexandros Gavrielides and Penelope Papapetrou are exceptional lawyers and personalities. 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

  • Tylmania Holdings 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

Work highlights

  • Acting for 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, on the basis of BOT contracts for two water desalination projects in Cyprus.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kyriacos Scordis, Christos Scordis, Constantinos Adamides, Alexandros Gavrielides, Penelope Papapetrou, Andreas Michaelides