Clients of N. Pirilides & Associates LLC appreciate the ‘depth of the team’ and its ’strong technical capabilities’. With Kyriakos Karatsis at the helm, it is renowned for its experience of local and cross-border litigation, and international arbitration. It works closely on a regular basis with foreign law firms. The group has a diverse practice with a wealth of specialist experience in advising on multi-party fraud disputes, and on the registration and enforcement of foreign judgments. The department excels in other areas, including advising on injunctions and shareholder disputes. Antonia Argyrou is another notable member of the practice.
Testimonials
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‘Kyriakos Karatsis is an experienced and commercially strong litigator, coupled with an approachable user-friendly working style.’
‘The team at Pirilides is highly professional and knowledgeable on Cyprus law but also has a very broad point of view internationally. They have the level of service and availability of a big law firm with the intimacy and personal relations of a boutique firm.’
‘Kyriakos Karatsis - a true leader in dispute resolution. Very knowledgeable and a strategic thinker.'
- 'Antonia Argyrou - very impressive and always aware of new developments in the world of litigation and arbitration. Has international experience which gives her a significant advantage.'
- 'Savvas Theofanous - very impressive lawyer. Has much experience and sharp advice on litigation matters.'
‘Kyriacos Karatsis and Antonia Argyrou are well-known and widely respected partners. Savvas Theofanous has a growing reputation.’
‘Really strong depth across the arbitration and disputes practice; the team is at home both in arbitration and the Cypriot courts and provides a great service.’
'Antonia Argyrou - very responsive and creative. Kyriakos Karatsis - leads the team very well.'
Key clients
- GDEV INC. (formely known as NEXTERS INC.)
- Fardelle Holdings Limited
- Monjasa Limited
- Silver Leaf Developments Ltd
- Mattheos Ioannou Etoimo Mpeton Ltd
- D. Zavos Group
- Olympic Holidays Group Limited
- Nomikos Theodoros Mechanical Installations P.C.
- K. Kythreotis – Skyrodema Ltd
- Symphony Ventures Pte. Ltd
- Marismare Ltd
- Antis Estates Limited
- John Theodorou Investments Ltd
- John Theodorou Estates Ltd
- Finstella Ltd
- Axios Capital Properties Ltd
- K. Christodoulides Land & Building Developments Ltd
- A.Athanasiou Holdings Ltd
- Campi Enterprises Limited
Work highlights
- Advised one of the defendant companies in a complex and high-stakes fraud claim pending before the Commercial Court of England (London), and provided an expert report on various complex legal matters under Cyprus law.
- Representing a BVI Court-appointed receiver, one of ten defendants, in an action for conspiracy to defraud instigated by the administrator of the estate of a high-net-worth Ukrainian, in a claim for €600m.
- Representing four out of the 15 defendants in a complex fraud and/or deceit and/or conspiracy to defraud and breach of trust claim for £65m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kyriakos Karatsis