George Georgiou, Nadia Tryfonidou and Eleni Loizidou Cleanthous collectively lead the department at George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC. It frequently handles a wide spectrum of HR issues, recruitment, as well as the termination of employment. The group is sought after for its work on the transfers of undertakings and corporate reorganisations. The team is well-placed to advise on disciplinary processes, discrimination issues, collective bargaining and redundancies, as well as on industrial disputes. Other core areas of focus include advising on social insurance and representing clients in employment litigation claims. Noteworthy too is the fact that the firm specialises in advising on pension plans and provident funds in Cyprus. It often advises on the establishment, registration, administration, and regulation of pension schemes. Clients include a wide range of organisations from both the public and private sectors.
Testimonials
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‘It has successfully preserved its strong reputation and expertise in employment matters. Given that some of these areas are relatively niche in Cyprus, the firm’s proficiency is even more distinctive and noteworthy.'
'Additionally, the high level of partner engagement ensures that the firm maintains good rapport and remains aligned with our business needs, contributing to our long-standing relationship with them.’
‘George Z Georgiou is quick-witted and highly experienced, with the ability to grasp the bigger picture and understand business needs promptly. He efficiently guides you through the range of legal solutions, ensuring you have identified key risks and taken appropriate steps to mitigate them.'
'Nadia Tryfonidou is highly responsive, diligent and communicative, consistently making herself available and addressing our needs with efficiency and care. She delivers her advice with honesty and confidence, ensuring we have clear guidance on how to proceed.’
‘Deep expertise, professionalism. Subject matter experts, quality of advice.’
‘Deep knowledge, experience, quick delivery. Knowledge. Always available and reliable. Specifically Mr. George Z. Georgiou.’
‘The practice covers a wide range of legal disciplines with a solid and competent team. The management provides efficient and effective oversight.’
Key clients
- State Health Services Organization
- Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation
- Aon Solutions (Cyprus) Ltd and Aon Multi-employer Provident Fund
Work highlights
- Providing the full spectrum of legal advice to the State Health Services Organization (SHSO), advising on day-to-day matters related to remuneration, dismissals, conduct and employment law issues.
- Advised and guided a logistics company on a redundancy exercise, collective agreements and compliance with national labour law regulations and requirements.
- Assisted a holding company with a complex TUPE process following the sudden termination of its service contract.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
George Z. Georgiou, Nadia Tryfonidou, Eleni Loizidou Cleanthous