Neofytos Pirilides and Kyriakos Karatsis head up the experienced team at N. Pirilides & Associates LLC, which handles a wide range of large-scale construction and real estate projects. It primarily acts on behalf of local real estate development companies, and foreign UHNW investors. The group is well-regarded for its experience across various construction projects, including some high-end commercial and residential developments. Disputes work is another key element of its offering.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team comprises seasoned professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields, ensuring high-quality service.’

  • ‘Kyriakos Karatsis is celebrated for his exceptional client relationship skills. He goes above and beyond to understand his clients’ needs and provides tailored solutions that exceed expectations.’

  •  ‘Mr N Pirilides stands out for the leadership he has with his team and it is clear he is highly respected by other colleagues (in court, other firms etc…) for his knowledge and experience. To be represented by an individual so clearly respected by his peers and in the wider community does give you as a client a greater sense of security.'

  • ‘The team is well-educated, attentive and organised. Communication is done efficiently in writing form as well as orally.’

  • ‘I work with Mr. Kyriakos Karatsis, a partner who can easily get to the point and understand my concerns. I can trust him in dealing with complicated matters in order to come to a satisfactory result. He is a good listener and explains very clearly his thoughts and suggestions.’

  • ‘N. Pirilides & Associates LLC encourages teamwork among its employees and undertakes its work with the utmost transparency, integrity and professionalism while maintaining a close and friendly relationship with its clients.’

  • ‘ Kyriakos Karatsis and Savvas Theophanou all lead by example, instilling the same in all who work at N. Pirilides & Associates LLC.’

  • ‘The team is very knowledgeable in their craft. Kyriakos Karatsis.’

Key clients

  • Finstella Ltd
  • Park Mediterranean Ltd
  • Bioelectric G.C.C. Ltd
  • Silver Leaf Developments Ltd
  • Marismare Ltd
  • Arpa Blue Ltd
  • Constanne Estates Ltd
  • Lugus Limited
  • Axios Capital Properties Ltd
  • D. Zavos Group
  • Cypeir Properties Ltd
  • John Theodorou Estates Ltd
  • Amasisco Developments Ltd
  • Maxion Sol Hotels Ltd

Work highlights

  • Represented the holding company of a group owning a number of 4-star and 5-star hotels in Cyprus and various Greek islands in setting off a debt by way of the debt-to-assets mechanism, by drafting and negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement with which its client transferred the ownership of 4 hotels with a value €320m to 4 different SPV companies solely owned and controlled by the creditor.
  • Represented a company in signing firstly, a property division agreement, and currently negotiating on behalf of the client the terms of a construction agreement for a tower building and a luxurious boutique hotel with a deal value of €40m.
  • Advised a joint venture company and engaged by the latter for the negotiation, drafting and completion of a construction agreement concerning the construction by an Austrian company of an anaerobic digestion plant in Cyprus for the production of renewable energy with a deal value of €20m.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Neofytos Pirilides, Kyriakos Karatsis

Other key lawyers

Savvas Theophanous