Managing Director
The ‘client-centric’ team at Ioannides Demetriou LLC has an excellent reputation for acting on a wide spectrum of construction and project financing matters. Under the collective leadership of Pambos Ioannides, Andrew Demetriou, Christos Frakalas and Demetris Kronides, the practice has an excellent reputation for advising on both contentious and non-contentious mandates in the sector. Ioannides and Demetriou are both highly regarded for their expertise in arbitration. The client roster includes international and local banks, public bodies, hotels/tourism companies, semi-governmental organisations, public and private foundations, universities, international and local contractors, as well as major international and local commercial enterprises.
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'They are really hands on with a very strategic approach to their decisions. Andrew is very strategic and focused on the problem.'
‘What makes the difference is the team's early attention and professional approach. Contractual issues in construction require quick response which we receive from the firm. Another important factor is the follow up and monitoring of the development.’
‘The individuals I am working with provide a personal contact giving top priority to the issues brought to their attention. What makes the difference is their availability at any time with attention to the detail.’
‘The team is very responsive and the advice provided is at all times professional and to the point. They are highly experienced in the particular field thus making the client feel they are in trustworthy hands.’
'Andrew Demetriou is a highly valued professional in his field and his experience so far is what makes him outstanding from the rest of the competitors in the same market. He has extensive knowledge.'
'Elias Demetriou is also very diligent, highly skilled lawyer and has provided us at all times with appropriate advice.’
Key clients
- Delfi Partners & Company
- Caramondani Bros Public Co Ltd
- LC Cyppro Realty Ltd
- George Charalambous Ltd
- IT Quarter Ltd
- Cyprus Housing Finance Association
- A. Tsokkos Hotel Public Ltd
- Woolworth (Cyprus) Properties Public Ltd
- Elite Constructions Ltd
- Nicodemou & Gavrias Construction Company Ltd
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus
- NKS Shacolas Group
- Lois Builders Ltd
- Medcon Constructions Ltd
- Miltiades Neophytou Civil Engineering Contractors & Developers Ltd
- Paphos Sewerage Board
- Medcon & DB Technologies JV
Work highlights
- Acting as advocates / legal counsel for a client in a construction dispute between the contractor and sub-contractors, as well as in a construction dispute between the contractor and the employer / project owner in the City of Dreams Cyprus Casinos project.
- Pambos Ioannides acts as sole arbitrator in a dispute between the Government of Cyprus and Charilaos Apostolides & Co Ltd – A. Panayides Contracting Ltd – Joint Venture over disputes on the construction of the Nicosia General Hospital.
- Assisting Trilogy Limassol Seafront Ltd with the construction of Trilogy towers in Limassol.
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Pambos Ioannides, Andrew Demetriou, Christos Frakalas, Demetris Kronides