Led by Andrea Kallis Parparinou, the employment law department at Elias Neocleous & Co LLC continues to field a skilled team of specialist lawyers and HR professionals with extensive experience in all aspects of employment and labour law. The group plays a pivotal role in high-profile employment disputes and civil court cases and advises on standard grievance processes. The practice garners praise for its compliance advice, and for its work in assisting clients with remuneration, benefits and incentive packages. It helps both employers and employees and regularly collaborates with large international law firms from around the world. George Tsardellis, who was promoted to the partnership in December 2023, is another important contact.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is composed of highly experienced professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. They have a proven track record in handling complex legal matters, and they have been involved in high-profile cases. The commitment to excellence and client satisfaction sets the firm apart.'

  • 'They prioritise understanding the unique needs of each client and tailor their approach to meet those needs effectively.'

  • ‘The individuals I work with at Elias Neocleous & Co. truly stand out due to their exceptional qualities and dedication to excellence. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to delivering top-notch legal services and their ability to navigate complex legal matters with ease.'

  • 'One of the standout partners is Andrea Kallis, whose strategic thinking and deep understanding of legal intricacies have been invaluable. Andrea's ability to anticipate potential challenges and devise effective solutions has consistently impressed both clients and colleagues.'
  • 'Another remarkable individual is George Tsardelis, whose meticulous attention to detail and thorough research skills have been instrumental in building strong cases.'
  • 'George's dedication to ensuring that every aspect of a case is meticulously examined has earned him a reputation for reliability and precision.’
  • ‘The team has comprehensive expertise on advanced projects across various aspects of law, such as employment, civil and commercial law. They have diverse experience, and knowledge, and bring best practices to each new project.'

  • ‘They are always hands-on, direct and reachable. They are knowledgeable and receptive when it comes to the feedback given by the client.’

Key clients

  • A.C Nielsen
  • Agence France-Presse
  • The British High Commission in Cyprus
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises
  • Motorola
  • U-TX Technologies
  • Mediterranean Hospitality Ventures (MHV)
  • Fedex Express Europe
  • Amazon (Amazon Web Services)
  • CPT Cyprus Public Transport Services and Operations Ltd
  • Euro-Center (Cyprus) Limited
  • KLM Group
  • Parklane Hotels Limited
  • Cyprus Tourist Development Company Limited
  • Avanti Communications Group
  • Bloomberg LP
  • Jordan Kuwait Bank
  • Pepperstone Group Limited
  • W. Denis Insurance
  • Greenmont VCIC Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised an employer on legislative changes affecting the client’s business model and assisted the client with the review and preparation of specialised employment contracts for use by its Cyprus-based clients.
  • Assisted a UK professional industry body in performing a full review of its standard employment contracts and several internal policies such as sickness, maternity, grievance and disciplinary policies, to make it compliant with Cyprus law.
  • Advised MHV Group and Cyprus Public Transport Services and Operations Ltd on HR and staff-related matters following the amendment of the relevant legislation.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Kallis Parparinou

Other key lawyers

George Tsardellis