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Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC Offices
9 ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS III AVENUE, LAZAROS CENTRE
SUITE 101-104, PO BOX 40519
6305 LARNACA
Cyprus
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Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Tasos Coucounis leads the ‘responsive and helpful’ team at Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC, which continues to work with several UK law firms to provide expert opinions and reports on Cypriot law. The group is skilled at handling a diverse range of contentious matters, with established expertise in advising on personal injury/package holiday claims, extradition proceedings and reports on conditions in local prisons. Alexandros Coucounis is a highly regarded practitioner.Practice head(s):
Tasos Coucounis
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘They have a well-known reputation for the high quality of their work in Cyprus and their solid integrity. ‘
‘Alexandros Coucounis genuinely cares about his work, the client and his firm. I have recommended him several times to other parties.’
‘Their knowledge of EU and Cypriot dispute resolution and commercial law is extensive. They are extremely responsive and proactive in dealing with my ongoing legal matter. Their attention to detail and approachability. Alex is simply amazing to deal with.’
‘I worked with Alexandros Coucounis and he was able to quickly give my client clear advice as to how to proceed with a matter. Alexandros is very knowledgeable and I value his ability to give advice in a way that is clear and easy for the client to understand.’
‘Excellent team providing first rate advice on Cypriot law issues. Tasos Coucounis and Alexandros Coucounis provide clear and pragmatic advice and guidance on Cypriot law issues. Also both are very responsive. ’
‘Alexandros is a pleasure to work with. Diligent and committed. Alexandros’ diligence and commitment mixed with his clear technical prowess.’
‘I value the personal touch I have whenever I contact Alexandros, nothing is too much trouble. They are also very responsive. The team has excellent knowledge of the law and business in Cyprus and they are able to clearly advise as to the options available.’
‘Their attention to detail and approachability. Alex is simply amazing to deal with.’
Key clients
easyGroup Ltd
London Borough of Enfield
Deputy Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus
General Attorney of the Republic
Larnaca Sewerage and Drainage Board
THESEUS VILLAGE APHRODITE HILLS ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited
Hellenic Bank Public Company Ltd
Themis Portfolio Management Holdings Limited
Gordian Holdings Limited
Hellenic Technical Enterprises Limited
General Insurance Cyprus Ltd
Pancyprian Insurance Company Ltd
Trust International Insurance Company (Cyprus) Ltd
Commercial General Insurance Limited
Cyprus Hire and Rejected Risks Pool
B2Kapital Cyprus Ltd
Altamira Asset Management (Cyprus) Ltd
Cyprus Company of Management of Property Assets Ltd (KEDIPES)
Provident Fund of Pilots and Flying Mechanics of Cyprus Airways Ltd
SOPRAL S.A.S.
Seymour Emporio Ltd
Rainelle Limited
DJ & DJ LTD
ZT3 IMAGE LIMITED
ALDO CYPRUS LTD
GROUPE PARTOUCHE SA
Work highlights
- Retained over many decades by the Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited to advise on numerous banking litigation cases.
- Acts as longstanding counsel to the Deputy Ministry of Tourism of Cyprus (formerly Cyprus Tourist Organization) relating to civil and criminal proceedings.
Cyprus > Employment Tier 2
Led by Tasos Coucounis, the skilled team at Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC advises employers and employees on the full spectrum of employment matters. The group has an excellent reputation for assisting with employee rights and benefits, and has a solid track record in acting for clients before the labour tribunals. Recent instructions for the group include handling redundancies, social insurance issues, discrimination claims and collective agreements.Practice head(s):
Tasos Coucounis
Key clients
Embassy of the state of Qatar in Cyprus
iGlobal Law-WB Global Limited
Hellenic Technical Enterprises Limited
Larnaca Sewerage and Drainage Board
Bell & Holmes Limited
Equiti Group Limited
Work highlights
- Successfully assisted iGlobal Law with handling a serious employment case that arose in Cyprus for one of its clients.
- Successfully advised Bell & Holmes Ltd on various Cyprus employment law issues.
- Successfully advised fintech firm Equiti Group Ltd on the employment law aspects of transferring employees from one Cypriot entity to another.
Cyprus > Intellectual property Tier 2
Under the leadership of Alexandros Coucounis, the team at Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC is regularly instructed by several large foreign companies to handle trade mark registrations in Cyprus, as well as renewing existing trade marks. The practice has a solid track record in assisting clients with IP issues and representing them before the Registrar of Patents and Trade Marks in Cyprus.Practice head(s):
Alexandros Coucounis
Testimonials
‘Very efficient and knowledgeable in this area of the law.’
‘The whole team is very responsive and acts promptly within agreed timelines.’
‘A good and practical firm.’
‘Strives to give excellent service.’
‘Very personable and good with clients.’
‘Alexandros is dedicated and diligent and technically impressive.’
‘I have always found the team responsive, commercial and efficient – all important factors when instructing local counsel.’
‘Alexandros Coucounis stands out – he is a pleasure to work with, commercial and results driven.’
Key clients
easyGroup Ltd
Sandoz
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Duracell
Newsweek Inc.
Catherine Sidonio
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited
General Insurance of Cyprus Ltd
Eurolife Ltd
Chloride
Spartan Race Inc.
RHYTHM & BLUE INC. LIMITED
Hellenic Technical Enterprises Limited
Cozcom Ltd
Work highlights
- Acts as longstanding IP counsel to easyGroup regarding the protection of the client’s IP rights in Cyprus.
- Acting as IP counsel to Sandoz on patent infringement matters.
- Represented Duracell in Cyprus in relation to anticounterfeiting matters.
Cyprus > Real estate and construction Tier 2
At Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC, the versatile team has a solid track record in acting for real estate portfolio companies in Cyprus in matters involving the re-possession of properties arising from foreclosure. Other key areas of instruction include advising on the administration of estates of foreign and local individuals in Cyprus, property litigation and the sale and acquisition of residential and commercial properties. Tasos Coucounis and Dimitria Coucouni-Andreou are the practice heads.
Practice head(s):
Tasos Coucounis; Dimitria Coucouni
Testimonials
‘A very good and personal service for over 15 years. One of the few organisations I have found completely trustworthy and efficient in Cyprus. Dimitria Coucouni has given a personal service throughout.’
‘Good motivated team. Always available and professional. Knowledgeable.’
‘Goal oriented. Responsive.’
‘The whole team is very professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The members of staff we have spoken to all have excellent English and are very efficient.’
‘Dimitria is very clear in her communication regarding Cypriot law. She explains matters very clearly and gives excellent advice and guidance.‘
Key clients
Redwindmill Trading Ltd
C.AL.EX. Limited
Collier Huang Limited
Tsiamezis Family
Chris Hicks
Thomas Synodinos
Cyprus Government
Embassy of The State of Qatar
APS Debt Servicing Cyprus Limited
WS Beteiligungs GmbH
Hellenic Bank Public Company Limited
NATERAMA Limited
Bank of Cyprus Public Company Limited
KPMG Limited
Hellenic Technical Enterprises Limited
Pavlos Kleanthous
Work highlights
- Advised Redwindmill Trading Limited and C.AL.EX Investments Limited, as well as their parent company, on a real estate transaction involving the sale of a building complex comprising a large number of residential apartments and commercial shops to an international investment company to the value of €8.750.000m.
- Advised a Cyprus company owned by a high-net-worth private individual on real estate acquisition matters with an aggregate value of €2.3m.
- Acted for Naterama Limited, a Cypriot company whose owner is on the board of directors of the main investor behind the €1bn redevelopment and operation of the Larnaca port and marina area in Larnaca, Cyprus.
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
At Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC, the team continues to advise multinational corporations with a presence in Cyprus on a wide spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, including restructurings. The client base includes large corporates, funds and individuals based in Europe, the Far East and Middle East. Practice co-heads Dimitria Coucouni and Tasos Coucounis are the key names.Practice head(s):
Dimitria Coucouni; Tasos Coucounis
Testimonials
‘What makes this firm stand out is their expertise, deep knowledge of the law and thorough and structured approach in understanding the specifics of the matter. They consistently provide us with clear direction and guidance on how to put forward well supported arguments.’
‘The individuals in this firm stand out for their professionalism, ethos, integrity, high sense of responsibility and commitment. It is a firm that you can absolutely rely on to get the job done. We are greatly satisfied with them.’
‘Incredible team.’
Key clients
Gartner Inc.
Avalara Inc
Prime Commercial Properties Management Ltd
HELLENIC TECHNICAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
GMAC HOLDINGS PLC
Chameleon Specialty Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Gartner Inc, a US listed global research and advisory company, in corporate work concerning the sale of IP assets worth more than €3bn.
- Advised a chemical company on the corporate aspects of a group restructuring in relation to subsidiaries in China, India, the UK and Netherlands.
Cyprus > Tax Tier 3
Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC has a busy practice that provides tax advice to international law firms in relation to changes in Cyprus' tax legislation pertaining to cross-border tax arrangements, and is equally strong at assisting with tax residency matters and the tax aspects of investments into Cyprus. Other key areas of instruction include VAT issues and tax management matters. Dimitria Coucouni heads up the department.Practice head(s):
Dimitria Coucouni
Key clients
Amazon
Tapestry Global House of Brands
Gartner Inc.
Avalara Inc
Prime Commercial Properties Management Ltd
Work highlights
- Assisted Gartner Inc with the sale of IP assets to the value of $185m.
- Assisted Amazon with tax matters in Cyprus.
- Advised Tapestry Global House of Brands on VAT tax matters in Cyprus.
Cyprus > Banking and finance Tier 5
Led by Dimitria Coucouni, the banking and finance department at Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC has an extensive track record in advising on contentious banking matters and representing foreign investors in cases brought against FOREX companies in Cyprus. Additionally, the group assists national and international commercial investment banks, security providers and corporate borrowers with loans and security transactions.Practice head(s):
Dimitria Coucouni Andreou
Other key lawyers:
Tasos Coucounis; Alexandros Coucounis
Testimonials
‘The key strengths of the team are punctuality, speed and extreme diligence on the handling of assigned cases.’
‘The key partners personally handle all important cases, ensuring that they are handled in the best possible ways as to safeguard the interests of their clients.’
‘Tasos Coucounis and Alexandros Coucounis are highly qualified professionals that maintain direct contact with their clients as to ensure the best possible service.’
Key clients
APS LOAN MANAGEMENT LTD
MATHESON LLC
EQUITI GROUP LIMITED
BANK OF CYPRUS PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
HELLENIC BANK PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED
THEMIS PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED
GORDIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
B2KAPITAL CYPRUS LTD
Work highlights
- Retained by Equiti Group Ltd to advise on Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission regulatory and licencing matters and various agreements.
- Advised Matheson LLC on Cypriot legal aspects pertaining to an insurance portfolio transfer.
Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC > Firm Profile
The firm: In 2020 Andreas Coucounis & Co LLC completed 50 years of provision of legal services on the island of Cyprus, a milestone in the long-standing history of the firm.
Coucounis has recently undertaken a complete refurbishment of its premises in Larnaca and Nicosia, including total renewal of its IT and telephone/online communications infrastructure, making instant communication between its numerous offices and its clients whether on the island or abroad possible, thus responding to the demands and challenges of the current global ever-changing working environment.
Coucounis takes pride in its highly qualified and multilingual lawyer team and its ability to communicate efficiently and assist clients worldwide having as well a multilingual website www.coucounis.com, which is available in nine languages.
The firm has published ten volumes of rent control case law, which forms part of a collection of volumes covering 25 years of case law.
As part of its outward-looking approach and determination to serve its corporate and individual clients, the firm’s partners are members of the International Bar Association (IBA), the Association Internationale des Jeunes Avocats (AIJA), the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the International Fiscal Association, the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA) and the International Tax Planning Association (ITPA).
The firm is a full member of the international lawyers’ network “Asociation Europea de Abogados”.
Coucounis international profile comprises of strong cooperation with reputable worldwide law firms, particularly in USA, UK, Europe, Russia, Asia and the Middle East.
The firm is strong in both its litigation and corporate practices, as well as in regulatory and investment matters. In recent years, it has established its expertise in multi-jurisdictional corporate and investment projects in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
Recently, the firm succeeded in being included on the local lawyers’ list of the Russian and Italian embassies in Cyprus, as well as continuing on the same lists of the US, UK, French and Qatari embassies.
In 2020 Coucounis successfully advised a global research and advisory firm in relation to a $2b intellectual property transaction.
In 2020 and continuing in 2021 Coucounis has been acting as advisor to a multinational IP group on their global IP restructuring.
In 2019 Coucounis won another public tender by the Larnaca Sewerage Board for the provision of legal services, thus becoming the Board’s legal counsel.
Coucounis strives to provide professional and highly efficient services to its diverse clientele which includes listed companies, private corporations, banking and insurance institutions, government entities and high-net-worth individuals.
In 2016 Coucounis formed part of the consortium of consultants that successfully bid for an international public tender by the Government of Cyprus for the appointment of a reputable independent advisor with extensive relevant expertise to provide professional services regarding (i) the long term development of the wider area of Troodos’ mountain, and (ii) the private sector participation in specific real estate assets in Troodos, through either a long-term lease and/or licence and/or right to use/exploit them.
Areas of practice
- Admiralty and shipping law
- Banking and finance law
- Corporate and commercial law
- Employment law
- Entertainment-media and sports
- EU and competition law, telecommunications and regulation
- Family law
- Immigration and citizenship
- Intellectual property
- Investment funds, asset management and IPOs
- Litigation and arbitration
- Oil and gas, energy and construction
- Private client and tax
- Real estate and immovable property law
The firm’s work in EU, competition and telecoms law has been considerable. The litigation department continues its strong presence in cases involving securities legislation, cross-border disputes, securing of title deeds, debt recovery and negligence cases, as well as matrimonial cases. One of the firm’s main areas of practice is corporate law and M&A. The firm provides valuable services in this area, having advised companies who are leaders in their field of work in their countries. Over the years the firm has been actively involved in the legal affairs of large foreign property groups who have made substantial investments in the commercial property sector in central London and in the US.
The firm is involved in the formation and effective management and administration of Cypriot companies and international trusts used in many commercial activities abroad. The favourable Cypriot tax regime, Cyprus’ increasing number of double taxation treaties and a recent modern law on international trusts allow the firm to provide its international clientele with a wide variety of choices and solutions for tax-efficient transactions and asset ownership all around the world.
Coucounis has also acquired knowledge and experience in advising clients on the setting-up of Cypriot Investment Firms and Funds, a growing sector on the island of Cyprus.
The immovable property law department offers comprehensive, all-round advice to foreign clients. The wills and probate department is active in the administration of estates and advises clients on wills.
The firm takes an active role in assisting foreign companies with their legal matters involving the offshore hydrocarbons industry of the island, as Cyprus enters the prestigious league of countries that have unexplored oil and gas resources.
The firm has been retained over the years by many foreign and local companies to advice on the exploitation, restructuring and protection of their intellectual property rights in Cyprus and worldwide, as well as by wealthy individuals wanting to participate in Cyprus’ permanent residence programs.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Executive Managing Partner | Tasos Coucounis | tasos.coucounis@coucounis.com | +357 24822460, 26930236, 99493046 |
| Senior Partner | Dimitria Coucouni-Andreou | dimitria.coucounis@coucounis.com | +357 22460130 |
| Partner | Alexandros Coucounis | alexandros.coucounis@coucounis.com | +357 24822460 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Dimitria Coucouni-Andreou | Senior Partner Expertise-Main Areas of Practice Tax, Corporate & Commercial Law, Private… | View Profile |
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Alexandros Coucounis | Partner Expertise-Main Areas of Practice Litigation & Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Employment Law,… | View Profile |
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Mr Tasos Coucounis | Executive Managing Partner Expertise-Main Areas of Practice Litigation & Arbitration, EU &… | View Profile |