The ‘extremely professional and proactive’ team at Clerides, Anastassiou, Neophytou LLC is ably co-led by Stavros Clerides and Andri Stylianou. The group has substantial experience in sophisticated cross-border and local transactional work. It is frequently called upon by major US and international law firms to advise on the tax elements of significant multi-jurisdictional deals and projects. The practice has a wealth of experience in advising on acquisitions, mergers and IPOs. In addition, it routinely advises on the tax dimension of numerous complicated financial arrangements. It is recognised for its expertise in private equity and venture capital deals, as well as for its experience in angel financing and IP deals. The team is highly sought after too for its work on a variety of tax compliance matters.

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‘Stavros Clerides is outstanding. His dual qualification as an accountant and lawyer gives him a unique advantage in the area of tax law.'
'Stavros Clerides is second to none and has an exceptional grasp of tax and legal matters together and is of great assistance when we require innovative cross-border structuring work and tax planning. He is a brilliant lawyer with a deep understanding of corporate finance and business matters.'
'Andri Stylianou has wide experience in structuring and negotiating complicated cross-border transactions and is also very efficient and diligent.'
‘The team consists of excellent lawyers. They are very professional and knowledgeable and they can always be relied on to provide substantiated, well-supported, reliable and thorough legal advice.’
‘Stavros Clerides has a comprehensive knowledge of corporate and tax law and his international financial and tax background makes him very unique in the marketplace.'
'Stavros has razor-sharp business skills with an impressive understanding of corporate finance matters and has a talent for advising on novel financial deals.’
'Stavros is an outstanding practitioner, highly creative and skilled and has huge experience in the arrangement of complex structures. He has in-depth legal knowledge of specialised legal issues and common sense and provides valuable business-oriented advice.'
'Andri Stylianou is very responsive and dedicated and combines legal and industry knowledge.'

Key clients

Mobileye BV Group
Phanos N. Epiphaniou Plc
Southbridge Advisors A.I.F.M.
Dla Piper
Lorgena Ltd
Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky, and Popeo
Nychiza Ltd
Isotax Ltd

Work highlights

Advised on the structuring of a transaction regarding the acquisition of a luxury hotel project in Europe and the Cyprus corporate and tax legal aspects of the deal.
Advised on the Cyprus aspects of the sale of a luxury residential property project in Cyclades.
Advised several clients on their obligations in relation to the implementation of the EU Council Directive 2011/16 on cross-border tax arrangements (known as DAC6 ), as amended.

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