Kyriakos Pittas
Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.CSoteris Pittas & Co L.L.C stands out as 'a consistently excellent heavyweight litigation firm with top-tier experience in complex cross-border disputes'. The group has an excellent track record in handling interim orders, as well as applications for the recognition, enforcement and the registration of foreign awards. Multi-jurisdictional litigation is a key area of strength for the team, which is often instructed by high-profile individuals and global companies in the disputes space. Practice head Soteris Pittas is 'a tenacious litigator'. At associate level, Kyriakos Pittas is a key name to note.
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Testimonials
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‘A consistently excellent heavyweight litigation firm with top tier experience in complex cross-border disputes. The team has a practical approach and dedicates itself to achieving results for its clients while being efficient and cost-sensitive.’
'Soteris Pittas is among the most experienced cross-border litigation lawyers in Cyprus. He is a tenacious litigator who represents his clients’ interests with passion and a results-based approach.'
- 'Anna Lamprou is a strong litigator with solid drafting and presentation skills. Kyriakos Pittas is a creative thinker and exhibits solid commercial awareness and understanding.'
‘Soteris Pittas is a very responsive and efficient law firm. Soteris is one of the best Cypriot lawyers available to handle interim measures applications.’
‘They are proactive, engaging and sophisticated. Practicing cutting edge advocacy. I have worked with Soteris Pittas who is a very good lawyer. Quick on his feet and very intelligent.’
‘The firm has an extensive knowledge of its field of practice, litigation and arbitration in Cyprus. Soteris Pittas is a very experienced lawyer, with great understanding of client's needs and very useful and practical advice.’
‘The leadership and competence of the team makes the firm unique. Soteris especially stands out with his wealth of experience which is unparalleled. Soteris Pittas and Kyriakos Pittas are always ready to explain legal aspects in a comprehensive way to a person from another jurisdiction.’
Key clients
- EDT Offshore
- Kennedys Law LLP
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
- Rodovid Bank
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, London
- Steptoe & Johnson LLP (London)
- Field Fisher LLP
- PCB Litigation LLP
- Reed Smith (Athens)
- AquaSol Hotels Group
- Finstella Ltd
- Johnson & Johnson
- AIMIS Healthcare Group
Work highlights
- Representing a number of insurance companies in proceedings brought against them in Cyprus by a privately owned hospital for a claim under an insurance contract.
- Acting on behalf of a large Cypriot hotelier group in defending numerous actions filed by Cypriot banks to enforce mortgage and floating charges regarding debts of Euro250m, over numerous hotels owned by the client.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Soteris Pittas
Soteris Pittas & Co L.L.CPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Soteris Pittas