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Athos Demetriou Associates LLC Offices
THE RIVERSIDE FORUM
2A CHILONOS STREET, 2ND FLOOR
1101 NICOSIA
Cyprus
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Athos Demetriou Associates LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Cyprus > Banking and finance Tier 4
Under the joint leadership of Athos Demetriou and Anna Skouri, the team at Athos Demetriou Associates LLC enjoys a solid reputation for its work on a range of complex domestic and international matters. It also enjoys a steady workflow from several leading Cypriot investment funds and alternative investment funds. The group advises on diverse matters from asset financing transactions to debt restructuring and anti-money laundering issues, among other matters.Practice head(s):
Athos Demetriou; Anna Skouri
Testimonials
‘Athos Demetriou Associates has provided us with legal advice on various banking or financial matters at an exclusive basis in Cyprus, which demonstrates our satisfaction in regard to the quality of service’.
‘Our first point of contact is Athos Demetriou, who is an intelligent and extremely knowledgeable lawyer, very punctual and always prompt in his responses. Athos’ analytical skills bring about the provision of practical advice with a commercial focus and an in-depth business understanding of the financial services sector’.
‘The practice is differentiated from the rest because although a significant number of lawyers, a client gets the sense that is always been attended by the senior partner of the firm’.
‘There is an awareness of the client needs and there is no repetition of what service is required. The knowledge of the practice in the specific areas is remarkable.’
‘The team is diverse, hard-working, focused, coordinated and can cover the needs of clients efficiently and effectively. They are focused on providing top-notch advice at very reasonable prices making their work real value for money’.
‘The individuals in this firm possess unique and diverse expertise in the area of banking and finance. Their know-how in respect of investment services in particular as well as their business understanding makes them ideal for the provision of support in this area’.
‘Athos Demetriou has been working in this area for a great number of years and this reflects in the legal advice he provides’.
Key clients
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Allen & Overy (Czech Republic) LLP
ALLEN & OVERY (WARSAW) LLP
Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC
Mashav Energia
Elgan Automotive Group
K. Treppides & Co Ltd
FxPro Financial Services Ltd
ALTER DOMUS (CYPRUS) LIMITED
ALTER DOMUS LUXEMBOURG
Allen & Overy (South Africa) LLP
HLB (CYPRUS) LIMITED
CLIFFORD CHANCE LLP
LATOMIA PHARMAKAS PLC
INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION
Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Fortuna Entertainment Group N.V.
FAMELINE HOLDING GROUP
Meteor Motortech Kereskedelmi Kft.
Automation yeruham & co ltd
LBF PARTNERS
PERMIRA (GUERNSEY) LIMITED
INTEGRATED CASINO RESORTS CYPRUS LIMITED
BNKPRO EUROPE LTD
DISHIO SERVICES LIMITED
Work highlights
- Acting as legal advisors for the EUROPEAN BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION in relation to their financing to Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC for the extension of ENA Investment Program.
- Working with Allen & Overy (Czech Republic LLC) in connection with a financing instruction and financing for Fortuna Entertainment Group NV by Česká spořitelna, a.s., Komerční banka, a.s., UniCredit Bank Czech Republic and Slovakia, a.s.
- Working with Norton Rose Fulbright and acting as Cyprus lawyers for Galnaftogaz on a matter.
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Athos Demetriou and Anna Skouri co-head the department at Athos Demetriou Associates LLC which handles a variety of complex domestic and international corporate and commercial transactions. Its clients include multinational companies as well as leading local and other financial institutions. The group often works in close tandem with international law firms, and has been appointed by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission as the legal advisor to the Investors Compensation Fund.Practice head(s):
Athos Demetriou; Anna Skouri
Testimonials
‘Excellent communication, availability and awareness of the needs and goals. Very experienced in their field. Quick to resolve any issues. Professional. Excellent understanding of their clients’ business. Trustworthy. They make no mistakes. Very experienced on the services they provide. Diligent. Attention to detail- Athos Demetriou’.
‘Our current legal advisors in Cyprus are Athos Demetriou Associates LLC at an exclusive basis, which demonstrates our satisfaction in regard to the quality of service we receive’.
‘Our first point of contact for corporate matters is Anna Skouri. Anna is an intelligent and extremely knowledgeable lawyer, who is very punctual and always prompt in her responses. Her analytical skills bring about the provision of practical advice with a corporate focus’.
‘The team is diverse, hardworking, focused, coordinated and can cover the needs of clients efficiently and effectively. They are focused on providing top notch advice at very reasonable prices making their work real value for money’.
‘The individuals in this firm possess unique and diverse expertise in the area of commercial, corporate and M&A law. Athos Demetriou has been working in this area for a great number of years and this reflects in the legal advice he provides’.
‘Athos Demetriou Associates LLC offers clients high-end legal services. The firm has extensive experience in handling complex and sophisticated cases and transactions’.
‘Athos Demetriou and Anna Skouri stand high for their professional standards. The whole team is dedicated in providing high quality legal services. They have the experience and they pay attention to detail’.
Key clients
FxPro Financial Services Ltd
BDO Ziv Haft
ALTER DOMUS (CYPRUS) LIMITED
Clifford Chance LLP
Mashav Energia Group
STONEX Group
Meteor Motortech Kereskedelmi Kft.
Investors Compensation Fund (CySEC)
Tech con gROUP
MAP S. Platis
TREPPIDES INVESTMENTS Limited
FXCM GROUP
hlb (cyprus) limited
PERMIRA (GUERNSEY) LIMITED
Cyta Employees Pension Fund
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
ENGIE UK & IRELAND
Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Limited
BNKPRO EUROPE LTD
Navigas ltd
MGL Wallet Ltd
FAMELINE HOLDING GROUP
AUTOMATION YERUHAM & CO. ltd
London & Eastern LLP
eToro (Europe) Limited
eToro Group Limited
Arvis Capital Ltd
OBR Investments Ltd
LATOMIA PHARMAKAS PLC
Forextb ltd
IFCM CYPRUS LIMITED
SupportYourApp EU Ltd
MELLIUS GROUP OF COMPANIES
MEGA PLOUTOS FUND MANAGEMENT LTD
GAP VASSILOPOULOS INTERNATIONAL ECOMMERCE NETWORK LTD
KRAUSE & KOLLEGEN
Work highlights
- Assisted and advised FxPro Group Limited on restructuring and re-organisation matters and all management and regulatory issues of the Group and also on commercial and corporate issues.
- Engaged by LONDON & EASTERN LLP, to act as the Cyprus legal advisors for the formation of a regulated Cyprus Investment Firm and assist with all regulatory matters.
- Acting as the Cyprus lawyers of the Tech Con Group of Companies on cross-border re-organisation and restructuring matters and assisting with all corporate and compliance issues.
Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 5
Athos Demetriou Associates LLC handles a broad spread of matters, from regulatory disputes through to advising domestic and international corporate and financial institutions on resolving disputes through mediation. Athos Demetriou is a key member of the department, while George Ktorides is another primary contact who advises several prominent Cyprus investment firms and also advises on GDPR compliance.Practice head(s):
Athos Demetriou; George Ktorides
Testimonials
‘We distinguish Athos Demetriou Associates LLC for the level of expertise in complex dispute resolution matters, the depth of knowledge in an ever-shifting landscape and their pragmatic, hands-on approach when dealing with various different matters’.
‘Our first point of contact is George Ktorides. He is an intelligent and extremely knowledgeable lawyer, who is very punctual and always prompt in his responses. George’s analytical skills bring about the provision of practical advice with a commercial focus’.
‘The team is diverse, hardworking, focused, coordinated and can cover the needs of clients efficiently and effectively. They are focused on providing top notch advice at very reasonable prices making their work real value for money’.
‘The individuals in this firm possess unique and diverse expertise in the area of dispute resolution. Athos Demetriou, the founding and managing partner has been working in this area for a great number of years and this reflects in the legal advice he provides’.
Key clients
Autotechnica (Cyprus) Ltd
Alter Domus (Cyprus) Ltd
Arvis Capital Ltd
Astrobank Ltd
Banc de Binary Ltd
Bitconvert Ltd
Blossem Services Limited
Etoro Group Ltd
F1Markets Ltd
Forex TB Ltd
FXPRO Financial Services Ltd
HLB Cyprus Ltd
Hoch Capital Ltd
Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Ltd
Investor Compensation Fund (CySEC)
J+A Philippou Architects – Engineers
K. Treppides & Co Ltd
Linkia Trust Ltd
Magnum FX (Cyprus) Ltd
Mount Nico Corp. Ltd
Nenel D.O.O. Beograd
IOS Investments Ltd
OBR Investments Ltd
Resen Establishment Ltd
Rodeler Ltd
Royal Forex Ltd
Trea Secretarial Ltd
Utorg OU
Wadja Media Ltd
Work highlights
- Represented Resen Establishment Ltd, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, before the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) concerning a 10m contractual interpretation dispute.
- Instructed by K. Treppides & Co Ltd to initiate and defend actions for and against various administrative receivership and insolvency/liquidation proceedings before the District Courts of Cyprus.
- Instructed by Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Ltd to advise on matters relating to National and European Betting Law and Regulations, prepare agreements with gaming affiliates and acting as their legal representatives in all matters relating either to Civil or Criminal actions.
Athos Demetriou Associates LLC > Firm Profile
The firm: Athos Demetriou Associates LLC is a full-service commercial law firm which provides professional advice of the highest standards to international and local clients. The team of lawyers have extensive experience in handling complex cases and transactions and can deliver efficient, effective and highly diversified advice in a number of areas.
The firm has strengthened its footprint in the Cypriot financial services market with the legal representation and counselling of a number of Cyprus investment firms and alternative investment funds and it is considered as being among the market leaders in the field. It has also strengthened its network of professionals with regards to commercial, corporate and M&A issues.
The firm takes pride in its strong reputation in the banking and finance, and commercial areas of practice with consecutive commendations in the fields while also offering an expanding litigation and dispute resolution practice.
In the years since its founding the firm has continuously grown, bringing together the expertise of highly experienced, motivated, ambitious and innovative lawyers and consultants and the skill of competent administrative personnel, reflecting the firm’s overall growth and expansion owed to the support and trust of its clients.
Areas of practice: Banking and finance: the firm provides advice to multinational and domestic clients on complex assignments specialising in syndicated and non-syndicated bank financing as well as lending, restructuring and reorganisation. The firm regularly receives instructions and co-operation mandates from international law firms.
Financial services: the firm’s practice in the Cypriot financial services market is one of the largest, with many leading Cyprus investment firms and alternative investment funds trusting the firm for the deep market knowledge and experience of its team. The firm advises such investment firms on various corporate, transactional, regulatory and compliance matters. In addition, Athos Demetriou has represented a number of those clients before the courts and the regulator.
Commercial, corporate and M&A: the firm provides advice to multinational and domestic clients in all matters relating to corporate and commercial law, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments as well as commercial litigation. Anna Skouuri represents clients on matters relating to shareholders’ disputes, liquidation proceedings, cross-border transactions and derivative actions with an experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions, asset financing transactions, debt restructuring and international trusts.
Litigation and dispute resolution: the firm has an expanding litigation and dispute resolution practice offering representation and advice in matters concerning disputes, litigation and arbitration processes in Cyprus at all stages and for a wide range of areas, including inter alia corporate, banking, construction and general civil and criminal litigation. George Ktorides represents and advises network investment firms in the resolution of disputes arising from client complaints and other regulatory matters.
Tax and international tax planning: the firm provides a wide range of domestic and international tax advice to companies and individuals including advice on the structuring and execution of transactions and strategic tax planning and advises domestic and international clients on using Cyprus companies and/or in doing business in or via Cyprus.
Trusts and estate planning: the firm advises high-net-worth individuals, families, private banks and trust companies on all aspects of Cyprus trust law, offering advice on taxation, estate planning needs, trust formation, and administration and offers trustee services and drafting of wills.
Real estate and immigration law: the firm offers services in all matters relating to real estate, immigration law, citizenship applications, immigration permits, permanent residence permits and employment permits including drafting and negotiating sale agreements and acquisition of property by non-EU citizens.
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