PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM > Nicosia, Cyprus > Firm Profile
PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM Offices
9 LAMPOUSA STREET
PO BOX 25307
1308 NICOSIA
Cyprus
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PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM > The Legal 500 Rankings
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 2
The corporate department at PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM houses 'distinguished lawyers with efficient expertise and experience'. The group excels in advising on a wide spectrum of corporate work, including corporate compliance issues, due diligence exercises, international regulatory requirements, refinancing and restructuring matters. The practice is led by the triumvirate of insolvency expert Melina Pyrgou, Demetris Vakis and Georgia Papa.Practice head(s):
Melina Pyrgou; Demetris Vakis; Georgia Papa
Testimonials
‘High technical expertise, excellent speed. Reachable, friendly, supportive, practical approach.’
‘This legal firm provides exceptional services because of the way it is structured, team building is a priority in its operations and the knowledge and experience exceptional. Melina Pyrgou and Demetris Vakis are exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced and technology driven.’
‘The team is always looking for the best for the client and is always willing and capable to suggest the most efficient way (even other professionals) towards a suitable solution.’
‘Georgia Papa and her team are dedicated to taking time to understanding us and our requests and deliver the highest quality of work, even when working with tight deadlines. The technical and practical understanding of Commercial and Corporate Law is one of the team’s strongest suits.’
‘The team is efficient and helpful.’
‘They are all responsive and professional.‘
Work highlights
- Instructed to provide a legal opinion in relation to a Cyprus company entering into a Company Guarantee Agreement.
- Acted as the legal advisors in relation to a local merger between two Cypriot companies.
- Assisting a football club and its management with making amendments to their management agreement.
Cyprus > Banking and finance Tier 4
Under the collective leadership of Melina Pyrgou, Demetris Vakis and Georgia Papa, the skilled team at PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM fields expertise in a broad range of banking and finance matters, such as debt restructurings and project financing deals. Contentious banking matters are also prominent in the group's workload, and the department is frequently instructed by Cypriot and international companies on multijurisdictional matters.Practice head(s):
Melina Pyrgou; Demetris Vakis; Georgia Papa
Testimonials
‘The team is always available to assist with any request, and collaborates with us to achieve the best result efficiently and effectively. The expert knowledge of the team is always clearly evident, and prompt responses to our requests is a stand out.’
‘The staff of Pyrgou Vakis is always extremely professional, with a happy-to-help and practical approach. Demetris Vakis has been our lawyer for many years now and his expertise and personal dedication is highly valuable to the team.’
‘The team is very helpful and reacts quickly to all the requests.’
‘Very welcoming and high professionalism.’
‘Professionalism, experience and complete understanding of the law and its fundamental requirements.’
‘Melina Pyrgou – leads by example. Demetris Vakis – legal encyclopaedia.’
Work highlights
- Advised a client on a security release matter in relation to a complex corporate structure with multiple corporate financing and security agreements.
- Advising a client in relation to a letter of release for the collateral arising from a Credit Agreement, a Pledge Agreement and a Subsidiary Guarantee Agreement.
Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 4
PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM has a solid track record in advising on a wide array of national and international litigation. The group is adept at handling banking and finance disputes, contentious employment matters and tort litigation. Despo Andreou, Demetris Vakis and Nota Pelekanou collectively head up the department, which often advises on injunctions and other forms of interim relief applications, as well as on the enforcement of foreign judgments. Melina Pyrgou is singled out for her contributions.Practice head(s):
Despo Andreou; Demetris Vakis; Nota Pelekanou
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Testimonials
‘The service is excellent. The lawyers respond on time’.
‘Demetris Vakis’ strengths are his experience, understands our company needs, and he is always available for advice to find our best solution for our company.’
‘Very experienced professionals, very dedicated and committed people. Always available when needed and always explaining legal terms that are difficult to understand if you are not a lawyer. ’
‘Despo Andreou is an outstanding professional that is always available and helpful. Always on time and proactive.’
‘Pleasant to work with always available thinking outside of the box.’
‘Thorough analysis of the pros and cons of each legal case always available.’
‘Excellent team- reachable- professional handling of cases.’
‘This firm’s fundamental principles are based on: Knowledge, Teamwork, Experience, Professionalism, Transparency, Technology, Quality of external resources used when needed.’
Work highlights
- Initiated litigation on behalf of a bank as well as defending the bank, involving loans relating to immovable and movable property as well as other interim procedures.
- Representing a company, which specialises in the management of assets and non-performing loans, in contentious matters.
PYRGOU VAKIS LAW FIRM > Firm Profile
The firm: Pyrgou Vakis LLC is an established law firm in Cyprus with an impeccable track record linked to uncompromising professional standards. Its clients range from small local companies to multinational organisations who rely on it for first-class legal guidance related to Cyprus, including cross-border activities: offering services from its offices in Nicosia and Limassol; broad expertise to cover the needs of its corporate and individual clients; extensive international network of corresponding firms; member of EuropeFides, an accounting, audit, tax and legal association; member of Telfa Trans-European Law Firms Alliance; awarded with ISO9001:2015 and IQNet certifications; listed in Global Law Experts 2015-Awards Winner; listed in The Law Reviews 2016 – Expert Panel; listed in The Legal 500 (EMEA) 2016 and 2017.
Client-centered,result-oriented: Every client and every case is different. The firm offers collective expertise of a team of approachable and resourceful professionals with the necessary experience to resolve challenging, complex legal issues. With an eye on the big picture and attention to detail, it aims for the most favourable outcome that serves its clients’ purposes. The firm’s assigned lawyers will take the time to listen to clients at length and consult the team as necessary; to record the facts and make a sound and objective professional assessment; to analyse, present and explain all the options to them; to recommend the most favourable course of action for each case individually; to manage the risks; to deliver the agreed services on time.
Lawyers on their team: The firm is always proud to introduce its talented and competent team of lawyers who have the knowledge, drive and work ethic that define the firm. Their diverse backgrounds, skills, and insights enable them to always act in their clients’ best interest.
Dynamic support: Whether liaising with clients or working behind the scenes, the firm’s multilingual administrators and management professionals provide the hands-on day-to-day support that allows them to perform efficiently and effectively.
Areas of practice: The firm’s clients benefit from its expertise of its versed and versatile members. By keeping abreast of current issues and exploring further challenges, they are well positioned to understand their concerns. A thorough analysis of all available options is the key to its service approach; advertising and marketing; banking law; commercial law; constitutional law; corporate law; employment law; environmental law; family law; immigration law; intellectual property; labelling; property law; trusts; wills and estates; company administration in Cyprus and other jurisdictions.
Main Contacts
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| Advertising and marketing | |||
| Banking and finance | |||
| Corporate | |||
| Company administration and compliance | |||
| Data protection services | |||
| Employment law | |||
| Environmental law | |||
| Family law | |||
| Immigration law | |||
| Intellectual property law | |||
| Labelling | |||
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| Litigation | |||
| Property law | |||
| Real estate services | |||
| Trusts | |||
| Wills and estates |
Languages
Greek EnglishOther
Contacts : Melina Pyrgou: m.pyrgou@pyrgouvakis.com Contacts : Demetris Vakis: d.vakis@pyrgouvakis.com Contacts : Despo Andreou: d.andreou@pyrgouvakis.com Other offices : LimassolPress Releases
Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm opens office in Limassol city
3rd November 2016Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm now operates under 2 offices, Nicosia and Limassol.
Pyrgou Vakis acquires IQNet and ISO9001:2015 certifications
3rd November 2016Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm acquires updated certification from IQNet and achieves ISO9001:2015 Certification