‘Experience and knowledge of the industry’.

‘Its banking and finance team is comprised mostly of ex-banking-internal-legal people which makes it stand out as against competitors in that the lawyers know how the system works’.

‘Very responsive, good value’.

‘Stelios (partner), James West (associate) know their stuff and provide good value ’.

‘Very experienced on banking matters and very responsive team’.

‘James West is very experienced and helpful’.

‘The team consistently delivers so the transaction runs smoothly’.

‘Anna Rossides always keeps in touch, gives max effort when we need it the most’.

‘In my view, Chrysostomides is one of the most experienced, trained and responsible legal teams in Cyprus. The lawyers really understand how to do complicated transactions in a cross-boarder environment and perfectly feel how to do things in Cyprus. ’

‘The team was always very responsive, demonstrating a clever way of thinking, deep understanding of needs, outstanding responsibility and professionalism’.

‘Highly responsive; clear and direct advice ’.

‘From my perspective getting a clear understanding of what is required and then getting the job right, on time and on pre-agreed budget is key. Chrysostomides has been doing just that for a number of years already’.

‘Pavlos Symeonides stands out for a very thorough approach, for allocating sufficient time to understand the issue(s), my needs and expectations and providing the most efficient solution and, most importantly, delivering on such solutions as promised. I know from the get-go that I will get exactly (or more)  what Pavlos has promised’.

‘The team possesses in-depth knowledge of legal issues and produces timely and well structured responses and solutions to various matters –  Christina Ioannidou and Katerina Hadjichristofi. The associates of Ioannides Demetriou LLC are always accessible and prompt in their replies. Ioannides Demetriou LLC is excellent.’

‘Christina Ioannidou is available to discuss at any time, with a practical approach to the issues raised and with great communication and analytical skills. Savvas Yiordamlis has expertise in the area of litigation with critical thinking and interpersonal skills. ’

‘Ioannides Demetriou LLC is one of the largest law firms in Cyprus. The associates of Ioannides Demetriou LLC are professionals, insightful and experts at their field whilst being personable! The lawyers comprising the law firm are prompt in their replies which is always appreciated given the rigorous rhythms of the market. ’

‘Christina Ioannidou is a director in the law firm with deep and extensive knowledge in the banking and finance area as well as corporate law. Christina’s input is always thorough and reliable. Savvas Yiodamlis is hardworking and at all times available to discuss any points of concern whilst offering a pragmatic approach‘.

‘We worked with the IDL team on a demanding and non-standard project and the team pleasantly surprised us with its knowledge, flexibility, availability and efficiency.’

‘Mrs. Katerina Hadjichristofi has been our primary contact and she has been very cooperative, responsive under tight deadlines with a problem solving attitude.’

‘ Knowledgeable staff – Great commitment to client service – Direct availability of senior partners – Speed of responsiveness’.

‘I work mainly with Christina Ioannidou and Zoe Christou, and they are unfailingly responsive and helpful in their dealings with me. I value their technical expertise, professionalism and friendliness.’

‘Responsiveness, an understanding of clients’ needs, concise and helpful advice’.

‘Tonia Antoniou is a remarkable partner with in-depth knowledge of key commercial and legal areas as required. Kyriakos Constantinou and Lorena Charalambous are hardworking and are ready to respond to your query at short notice while also providing a high quality advice’.

‘Very efficient team that is available anytime and always assists us on complex Cyprus law matters’.

‘Tonia Antoniou and Lorena Charalambous are exceptional lawyers, a pleasure to work with. They are very efficient, always meet deadlines and are up-to the point on Cyprus law matters’.

‘Recommended counsel for Cyprus! The lawyers are knowledgeable, produce top quality documents and keep to agreed deadlines. Its billing is transparent and it can handle things efficiently and quickly. The lawyers are also flexible in case of unexpected developments’.

‘Lorena Charalambous – Lorena is one of the best Cypriot lawyers I encountered, she is very responsive, always on top of things, organised and business oriented. Kyriakos Constantinou – Kyriakos is a talented and skilled lawyer, he is organised, delivers good products and is generally easy to work with’.

‘Patrikios Pavlou is particularly strong in M&A, banking and litigation. It has enormous experience working on transactions involving CIS clients and counterparties (such transactions frequently include unorthodox legal structures and require innovative legal thinking)’.

‘Lia Iordanou  is extremely responsive and reliable, and can think “outside of the box”. Stavros Pavlou assists the transactional team on most complex Cypriot law issues’.

‘Stella Strati is my primary point of reference. I value her 360 awareness of all legal matters, instant availability, willingness to work within available budgets and no compromise to quality’.

‘It’s always a pleasure to work with Patrikios Pavlou (the PPA) since compared to some other firms the team is always attentive to details, always available for the client, and if there is a need to get a clarification, the banking and finance practice always returns with a detailed and constructive answer. PPA is sensitive to client’s needs and may offer a solution that would satisfy them to the fullest’.

‘Angeliki Epaminonda always acts as a professional to the highest standards; she is cooperative, client-orientated, her legal services are useful, coherent and sufficient.  Angelos Onisiforou is always there for the client, ready to provide timely legal assistance. He demonstrates deep knowledge of financial and corporate law, and it is also enjoyable to work with him as with a person’.

‘Dedication to results. When we contacted the firm we specifically requested result oriented approach and this is what we received ’.

‘The team is very strong and is on top of legal developments. The lawyers always deliver on time and are very responsive. With this law firm on board, we know that our clients are in safe hands and the relevant legal points will be considered and dealt with. ’

‘Lia Iordanou is very efficient and gets to the crux of the matter. She has excellent relationships with other law firms in the market and, as a result, manages to sort out any differences and issues quickly and efficiently. She is a pleasure to deal with. Her scrupulous approach to the problem gave an opportunity to structure the deal with the most effect for all the participants’.

‘The team is excellent. I have worked with it for nearly 20 years. The lawyers are thorough and I have no doubt that the end result will meet the needs of the ultimate client without fail’.

‘Panayotis Mouaimis can be guaranteed to provide a thorough approach to any issue’.

‘Having used M&M on a number of transactions, involving holdco structures in Cyprus, I have found the firm to be responsive and also to provide practical advice. I am not looking for a treatise, but practical solutions to help get deals done‘.

‘Mouaimis & Mouaimis LLC’s team has great experience. The lawyers do the job professionally, with high level of expertise, in due course, with great involvement in the project, its specifics and are ready to provide any required timely support. Not only associates but also partners are always involved in the projects’.

‘Michalis P. Mouaimis shows a high level of expertise, provides clear advice exactly on the case, takes a proactive position to work and is always in touch’.

‘Very experienced team with good quality and reasonable pricing. Deep knowledge of Russian/CIS specifics. Comprehensive legal briefings and alerts. Despina Americanou is very responsive and always can help. Russian speaking Olga Petrova helps to make communication easier‘.

‘The team is always very approachable and responsive. The lawyers are knowledgeable and provide clear advice on legal points. We work mainly with Despina Americanou and Olga Petrova.  They are always fully engaged in matters and available for queries‘.

‘The team is very practical and to the point. Easy do deal with. Stelios has a very commercial and practical approach and always offers a solution and fresh perspective. Despina Americanou is very service oriented‘.

‘Very eager and prompt to assist and carry out the work at a high level of professionalism. It delivers a service that you can rely on’.

‘The team is very efficient in the way it treats the client’.

‘Partner Alexis Erotocritou- his competence in financial and banking matters is top notch, with a focus on delivering high quality work combined with strict attention to detail. It is a pleasure to work with him, because of his firm commitment to results’.

‘Alexis Erotocritou provides extremely timely and practical advice. He is willing to invest time in understanding the case and providing real transparency in terms of billing’.

‘The firm provide various legal services, with its litigation and banking, corporate and real estate departments standing out for its professionalism. The firm has an outstanding approach for enhancing relationships with its clients and colleagues. The lawyers also have a fresh attitude and it is a very enthusiastic team with great depth of knowledge in the specialised matters it handles’.

‘We have had the opportunity to collaborate with Alexis and Grigoris Sarlidis. Both of them are exceptional lawyers with extensive knowledge of their fields, adopting a practicable approach and providing a 24/7 service to clients‘.

‘ Alexis Erotocritou is exceptional at handling banking work. He always adopts a practical approach, he is a problem solver and is available 24/7 for the client. ’

‘Fresh team with a very professional attitude towards all legal projects, no matter how big or small’.

‘Anna Skouri – goal-oriented and practical approach towards problem solution’.

‘The firm has a team of lawyers that is highly professional and not only meets but very often exceeds our expectations. The lawyers have a sound understanding of business matters and the practicalities involved and thus are able to assist us in navigating through various issues in an efficient way. Also the response times are impressive. The fees are competitive‘.

‘We work with Effie Anastassiou for corporate and bank finance transactions and with Stavros Clerides for tax matters’.

‘Effie Anastassiou is providing an exceptional quality of service, complete and accurate legal advice. She is very thorough, committed on every assignment and always has valuable comments and creative suggestions to make. She can be reached any time and has always managed to meet our deadlines however tight they may be‘.

‘Stavros Clerides 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 which inspire complete confidence as to the complex structures he suggests’.

‘We also work with Andri Stylianou who has wide experience in structuring and negotiating complicated cross-border transactions and is also very efficient’.

‘The firm offers specialist knowledge, high level of quality and prompt responses. It has an extremely efficient team of lawyers with in-depth knowledge of corporate and tax law and high levels of professionalism and solution-oriented attitude. The lawyers are among the very best in Cyprus, having the ability and willingness to put extra resources behind a matter, if required’.

‘Our group of companies is mostly served by Stavros Clerides and Effie Anastassiou. 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, common-sense and provides valuable business-oriented advice. Effie has deep legal knowledge, can think outside the box and she is result-oriented. She is highly professional, proactive, with excellent response times. We also have contact with Andri Stylianou. She is very responsive and dedicated and combines legal and industry knowledge. ’

‘Efficient, well-organised and a trustworthy team. Andreas Thoma is an experienced business and finance lawyer with a profound knowledge of local and international business and legal practice’.

‘Very effective and practical in its approach towards client issues. The lawyers always provide workable solutions that are fully supported with adequate and reliable sources of reference. Widely knowledgeable in the field and reliable’.

‘The partners are very knowledgeable in their field. Stand out partners: Kypros Ioannides and Andreas Thoma. Professionalism, preparation and approach to the subject matter’.

‘The team is a pioneer in the space of banking regulations and legal risk management. What makes it truly unique is not just its technical knowledge but the fact that the lawyers are engaged in real commercial projects with other advisors and offer a broad view of thinking’.

‘The team has excellent knowledge of its subject matter and the lawyers are very responsive to clients’ comments and suggestions. They are well organised and are able to deliver on time and to adhere to pressing deadlines’.

‘Kypros Ioannides is excellent in providing solutions and thinking outside the box. Andreas Thoma is very responsive and very diligent in his work. Natalie Sepou is extremely dependable in meeting deadlines, irrespective of how tight they are’.

‘This is a top-notch law firm. I am working with partners Kypros Ioannides and Andreas Thoma on a regular basis and I am extremely satisfied by the level of service, depth of knowledge of local law and creativity in finding the most efficient solutions ’.

‘Andreas and his team are very responsive and make themselves available on short notice even where, as a result of the time difference, it would result in them being online early morning or late at night. The team is very pragmatic and strives to find solutions with opposing counsel in terms of any problems that arise’.

‘The banking team knows the banks and is able to properly predict an issue  before the issue comes up. That has saved us a lot of needless worrying’. 

‘Kinanis LLC Banking Team is outstanding; we have been working with the team members for many years – We believe that the fact that the same people are employed in the company for more than 20 years, is the best proof of excellency. During good years and crisis times the team members always delivered on time, without delay, professional services in respect to banking, payments, credit card services. Its dedication and skill in dealing with banking institutions results in swift and problem free banking operations for our group. In comparison to other institutions – Kinanis LLC banking team is always proactive and solution orientated’.

‘Highly responsive team that effectively handles a range of complex issues and provides detailed and well-thought advice’.

‘Maria Makridou is always available to discuss an issue and has an in-depth understanding of all commercial issues raised and is highly supportive and thorough in her advice’.

‘Very friendly, proactive attitude, high efficiency, immaculate professional ethics’.

‘The team consists of highly skilled and, what is quite unusual in this business, very fast responsive professionals. They take the proper actions immediately’.

‘Team is accessible, knowledgeable and very efficient. It proposes specific solutions to problems and does not shy away from taking the responsibility for its position. As a customer I felt that I was treated with respect and always felt that I was a priority’.

‘I have worked closely with Demetris Vakis. He was always available, knowledgeable and clear about his opinion and advice, something that you do not often get in the legal spectrum. I think his experience adds a lot to the firm and the value provided to the customers’.

‘Apart from the fact that Melina Pyrgou and Georgia Papa are very talented lawyers, who have experience and a strong understanding of the issues, they are ready to help any time you need’.

‘ I was very impressed with PV’s responsiveness, level of knowledge and its wide network within regulatory community’.

‘Demetris Vakis has a very professional yet personal approach to working with others. I also enjoyed working with and meeting Melina Pyrgou’.

‘Experienced lawyers in the finance services industry – one of the few law firms in Cyprus specialising in this area of law’.

‘Angelos Paphitis is a great leader with exceptional knowledge of the industry. We have an excellent collaboration and he handles all tasks properly through his team. His advice and work ethic meet and sometimes exceed the standards’.

‘The banking and finance practice is one of the best in Cyprus in my opinion and our cooperation is going very smoothly. The team did an excellent job, it studied and understood our needs and operations very well and was able to prepare the entire application package for us with minimum inconvenience to us, and we were extremely happy with the results that we managed to get with the Central Bank’.

‘Ms Elena Kanarini is a very responsive individual.  I chose to work mostly with Elena because she is a smart, fast, experienced and diligent person. When I need true practical and strong advice I always turn to Angelos Paphitis. He is a strong character, with incredibly high knowledge when it comes to banking and finance laws. This law firm is a new generation; it is really specialised in banking and finance – not only on legal terms but also on regulatory aspects’.

‘Our company is an electronic money payment institution which requires expert advice on a daily basis. Our cooperation has been going very well. The banking and finance department of AGP is I believe one of the best in the industry in Cyprus. Having said that all lawyers and consultants have a detailed approach in everything that they do. I am very satisfied with the services provided, I always knew that when I asked for something it would be executed correctly, efficiently and on time, they never disappoint ’.

‘ The banking and finance department consists of very knowledgeable professionals and I have cooperated and spoken with most of the team. However, I usually speak with Angelos Paphitis – he will always find a solution, he is an excellent advocate. I also speak with Elena Kanarini she is a senior associate at the firm very helpful and knowledgeable lawyer and I know I can rely on her.’

‘The team’s professionalism has been an asset to our company – The lawyers are always available for advice, very responsive and knowledgeable – very good understanding of the cases’.

‘Responsiveness, problem-solving attitude, in-depth legal knowledge, to-the-point services. We have worked with the firm on different topics and we always receive high-level services and high-quality receivables. Our projects are taken care with the highest attention and the team is always available to provide support. The lawyers are committed and knowledgeable with a positive attitude. What makes the team stand out in the Cyprus market is its flexibility and practicality. The lawyers think out of the box and provide creative solutions’.

‘The main reason  we chose the firm is because of its professional approach, efficiency and also the personal approach which is very hard to find in our days’.

‘With this firm every individual is a 100% professional but also they are very friendly and their approach is unbelievable. The lawyers are vey efficient and give us solutions fast. They are very well educated and besides being professional they have great experience. They visited our offices many times so far which is something that we appreciate a lot’.

‘The firm is part of an international network and this provides assurance with respect to cross-border projects. The attorneys are very diligent, time responsiveness is very high and overall I am very satisfied with the work produced’.

‘The individual attorneys are very business orientated, helpful, diligent and their work is of a high standard’.