The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Kinanis LLC is a second tier firm,

Kinanis LLC’s ‘highly professional’ group ‘provides advice that takes into account the exact needs and problems of the client’. It recently advised a major Ukrainian grain and oil supplier on a $100m loan facility obtained from lenders including ING Bank. Irene Christodoulou is the main contact.

Within Corporate and M&A, Kinanis LLC is a third tier firm,

Kinanis LLC’s ‘dedicated team’ is recommended for its ‘straight-to-the-point advice’. It is particularly experienced in incorporations, business ventures and day-to-day support. The team recently advised on a joint venture to develop and operate a container terminal in Russia. Practice head Irene Christodoulou is recommended.

Within Dispute resolution, Kinanis LLC is a third tier firm,

Despo Andreou and Soula Kyprianou are the main contacts in Kinanis LLC’s litigation practice. Clients include Bank of Cyprus and Société Générale.

Within Intellectual property, Kinanis LLC is a second tier firm,

Kinanis LLC continues to advise clients on a range of IP issues including routine trade mark filings, licensing agreements and trade mark oppositions.

Within Tax, Kinanis LLC is a second tier firm,

Kinanis LLC provides ‘comprehensive legal services focused on international tax and Cypriot legislation’, and the team has ‘strength-in-depth’. It recently advised on tax aspects of the proposed restructuring of a European car producer, and on tax aspects of reorganising the ownership and licensing of a trade mark in the Ukraine. Chartered accountant Charalambos Meivatzsis heads the department. Christos Kinanis is recommended for his ‘extensive knowledge and experience in local and international matters’.