Dispute resolution

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC

The ‘professional, practical and solutions-orientated’ group at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC ’stands out due to its exceptional focus on client relationships’. The large department has specialist teams which handle a wide variety of complex disputes. Areas of expertise include handling personal injury cases, banking and finance disputes, and intellectual property cases. It has many other areas of focus, such as advising on international trade disputes, and on healthcare matters. The ‘fast and driven’ team is highly regarded for its work on insolvency and asset tracing matters, as well as on contentious competition issues. The practice is regularly instructed by global firms to assist on substantial international disputes. Chrysanthos Christoforou is a known name for his work on cross-border litigation and arbitration. Costas Stamatiou handles a diverse range of admiralty and shipping cases. Antonis Glykis, Anna Demetriou and Nicolas Tsardellis all play a pivotal role in the department. Recent highlights include George Tsardellis’ promotion to the partnership in December 2023.

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Testimonials

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'Their services are of high standards and their track record related to litigation in the field of banking law (which is an increasingly complex field in Cyprus) is perfect.'
‘Chrysanthos Christoforou and Costas Stamatiou are market leaders in disputes. ’
'Andreas is a bright professional, approachable and very efficient. Marina is hardworking, knowledgeable and efficient as well.'
‘The individuals I work with stand out due to their unique blend of expertise, creativity, and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. Chrysanthos Christoforou brings exceptional negotiation skills to the table, navigating complex discussions with ease.'
‘The individuals I have had the privilege of working with at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC are exceptional in their professionalism, expertise, and dedication to their clients.'
'What truly sets them apart from competitors is their deep commitment to client service, their collaborative spirit, and their ability to think strategically in complex legal scenarios.'
'Chrysanthos Christoforou exemplifies leadership through his unmatched ability to navigate intricate legal matters with precision. His forward-thinking approach to client challenges has made him a trusted advisor for major clients.'
'Marina Joud and Daphne Ionides have consistently demonstrated a level of diligence and creativity that set them apart from their peers. Their work in litigation has been marked by sharp attention to detail and their ability to think outside the box, often uncovering strategies that others might overlook.'

Key clients

Aphrodite Hills Resort
Limassol Marina
Bank of Cyprus
Altamira Asset Management Limited
APS Holding a.s
Invel Real Estate
Pafos Municipality
Notesco Financial Services Limited
Alokozay Group
CYREIT Property Fund
Eurobank Cyprus Limited
Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited
DV01 Asset Management
Ukrlandfarming PLC
Triumph Int. Cyprus Ltd
Jordan Kuwait Bank
Prodea Investments Limited
Citibank
Iron FX Global Limited
KKCG Group
Tesco Bank
Gordian Holdings Limited
Crystal System Group Ltd

Work highlights

Represented a multinational IT consulting and engineering enterprise, and its founder and shareholder, in a dispute with senior management.
Defending a Swiss bank in a claim brought by a liquidator for breach of contract and return of funds to the liquidation pool, that were allegedly released to the client in contravention of certain contractual agreements.
Acting for the majority shareholders of a large energy company in a claim for damages in excess of EUR400m relating to actions leading to the collapse of a significant merger transaction.

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