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Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC
11 Michail Paridi
CY-1095 Lefkosia
P.O. Box 21136, CY-1502 Lefkosia
Cyprus
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Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings

Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The ‘reliable’ team at Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC is praised for its ‘very professional attitude’. It advises various global and local clients on matters ranging in scope from criminal and administrative disputes to intellectual property, environmental and employment cases. Other areas of activity include contentious construction, tax, competition and public procurement cases. In addition to undertaking litigation, the firm is recommended for its work on arbitration matters. Gaston Hadjianastassiou, Kypros Ioannides and Costas Philippou lead the ‘very responsive’ practice.

Practice head(s):

Gaston Hadjianastassiou; Kypros Ioannides; Costas Philippou

Testimonials

‘A combination of personal service with top professional technical knowledge and a practical approach. I would single out Kypros Ioannides as a class above the competition with his thoroughness, analytical power and precise advice.’

‘All partners are very approachable and well conversant with the industry. Kypros Ioannides is very knowledgeable and experienced in this field. Always available to give advice and discuss things.’

‘Very diligent, great attention to detail, the team strives to understand the business & commercial aspects behind the dispute as well. Kypros Ioannides – smart, intelligent, catches the “big picture” of disputes, personally supervises work, always stays calm.’

‘Gaston Hadjianastassiou and Kypros Ioannides are excellent. Very knowledgeable, commercial and highly responsive.’

‘Dynamic, competent, and responsive law firm, which is working in a highly productive setup – in both technological and practical terms. Contrary to many other local law firms with which we have collaborated with, which are much older – something that, in our experience, infuses a more rigid structure, and a less technologically-minded setup – the team  exudes a vitality and an organisational intelligence that is quite rare. To this, one needs to factor in the generosity of partners’ time in all major cases-projects.’

‘All the individuals with whom we have collaborated with demonstrated competence, devotion, and zeal. More specifically, Mr. Gaston Hadjianastassiou (Partner) and Mr. Costas Philippou (Director), certainly fit the preceding assessment. On the other hand, Mr. Kypros Ioannides (Partner) not only also adheres to the preceding, but is a rare mixture of professional expertise and personal charisma.’

‘A very efficient team of colleagues, capable of handling cross-border legal issues and achieves high rates of performance as local litigators. Kypros Ioannides is really an exquisite lawyer, with an understanding of foreign and cross-border legal issues, responsive and effective in his legal actions. Gaston Hadjianastassiou has a good understanding of international matters and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Client focused, solutions-oriented legal advice.’

Key clients

Abacus Limited

Adidas

Alpha Television Cyprus Limited

Astro Bank Ltd

Baker Tilly Klitou & Partners

Bank of Cyprus

COCA-COLA HBC Cyprus Ltd (formally known as Lanitis Bros Ltd part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group))

HSB Engineering Insurance Ltd

National Bank of Greece (Cyprus) Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised and represented a leading corporate services provider in Cyprus (Abacus Ltd) on cross-border litigation proceedings with an underlying value of circa. $243m.
  • Successfully defended Tatorul Limited in high-value cross-border proceedings brought in Cyprus to enforce a payment order issued in Poland with a value of circa €7m.
  • Provided an expert legal opinion to an international law firm on Cypriot corporate law in the context of an international arbitration under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

Cyprus > Employment Tier 2

Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC handles a myriad of complex issues, which ranges from advice on compensation and benefits to contingent workforce and HR risk and regulatory matters. The practice is led by Gaston Hadjianastassiou, who often advises clients on disciplinary issues and procedures, as well as redundancies, letters of termination and settlement agreements. Managing associate Michalis Georgiou regularly acts for clients in the media industry.

Practice head(s):

Gaston Hadjianastassiou

Other key lawyers:

Michalis Georgiou

Testimonials

‘Hadjianastasiou Ioannides LLC was able to assist us through some very challenging legal proceedings through its extensive knowledge and experience in the field. The team handled the COVID-19 restrictions in a productive manner which allowed us to continue our collaboration with minimal disruption.’

‘Responds on time, professionally, accurately and finds solutions. Michalis Georgiou.’

‘We are very pleased that we have received unconditional support in matters of corporate and labour law. Very high-quality and customer-oriented. An individual approach that takes into account the differences in the mentalities of Cyprus and Russia. A unique experience.’

‘Michalis Georgiou is a true gem! Knowledgeable of a broad spectrum of employment matters, very thorough and responsive.’

Key clients

Adidas Cyprus Ltd

Albourne Partners

Alpha Television Cyprus Limited

COCA-COLA HBC Cyprus Ltd (formally known as Lanitis Bros Ltd part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group)

Deloitte Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised and supported on a daily basis COCA-COLA HBC CYPRUS LTD on issues arising from Covid-19.
  • Provided legal advice and assistance to Albourne Partners (Cyprus) Limited at the initial stages of the planning and implementation of a hybrid working model allowing employees flexibility to choose working from home on certain days per week as their standard working schedule.
  • Advising the Ministry of Finance on the establishment of a new independent Pension Funds and Insurance Sectors Regulator.

Cyprus > Intellectual property Tier 2

Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC has a skilled team that handles a wide spectrum of issues for clients, with work ranging from advice on the transfer and assignment of intellectual property rights to preparing due diligence reports on intellectual property matters. Under the leadership of Kypros Ioannides, the group is also skilled at handling contentious intellectual property matters such as trademark infringements and domain name disputes. It also excels in the niche area of software and copyright related matters.

Practice head(s):

Kypros Ioannides

Testimonials

‘They are able to understand very well the business issues and apply their knowledge to provide practical solutions.’

Key clients

Abacus Limited

Alpha Satellite Television S.A

Alpha Television Cyprus Limited

ARIS (A REALLY INSPIRING SPACE)

Deloitte Limited

KLC Law Firm

Propeller ads

Playtech Services (Cyprus) Limited

RJ Development Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised a software and advertising technology company on the transfer and assignment of a $130m marketing software, including preparation and drafting of all assignment-related documents and subsequent restructuring documentation.
  • Advised a client on a $2bn restructuring that included restructuring of its intellectual property portfolio.
  • Prepared and drafted the Cypriot intellectual property section of a due diligence report regarding a €70m investment in a company whose main asset is a life and non-life insurance platform.

Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3

Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC added to its ranks at partner level with the recruitment of Calliopi Nicolaidou from Hellenic Bank. The team is lauded for its ‘very strong know-how and technical knowledge’, under the leadership of Kypros Ioannides and Gaston Hadjianastassiou . It advises national and international companies and groups on the full array of corporate matters, including corporate compliance issues and corporate reorganisations. The group also advises on a myriad of commercial issues with particular expertise in advising on supply chain management and distribution networks for companies. Andreas Thoma and Natalie Kyprianou are also recommended.

Practice head(s):

Kypros Ioannides; Gaston Hadjianastassiou

Other key lawyers:

Andreas Thoma; Calliopi Nicolaidou; Natalie Kyprianou; Eleni Pophaides

Testimonials

‘Deloitte Legal team is comprised of professional and knowledgeable individuals who can assist on complex legal matters promptly and diligently. It is particularly important that precise legal advice is provided as and when required. Mr. Andreas Thoma is always available for his clients and ready to answer the most difficult questions and provide useful solutions in very strict deadlines.’

‘Very experienced in M&A in Cyprus. Business oriented and efficient. Kypros Ioannides and Calliopi Nikolaidou are very experienced lawyers. They provide solutions to complex issues and provide us with confidence.’

‘Mr Kypros Ioannides – whilst Kypros has solid know-how/very strong technical knowledge, he is always able to come up with practical/commercial solutions. In the field of company law, he is definitely one of Cyprus’ experts. Very friendly and approachable.’

‘Prompt reaction to every request (which not very common in Cyprus). Dedication and great work ethics (ready to help even over the weekends, if needed). I have worked Eleni Pophaides, Kypros Ioannides, Natalie Kyprianou. All of them are not just good professionals, who solve the problems, but they’re able to explain complex legal matters to people without a legal background.’

‘Based on my experience of working with this firm, what I found exceptional is that they provided out of the box ideas and they managed to deliver a solution to our needs which we thought would be impossible. We have collaborated with Kypros Ioannides and his team and they were always very professional and responsive in their services.’

‘Professionalism of the team, always positive collaboration, high quality service. Swift responses and ease in communication.’

‘Well-known firm, providing quick and quality service. Additionally want to mention Andreas Thomas, he is very reliable and supportive.’

Key clients

Adidas Cyprus Ltd

Alpha Television Cyprus Limited

CEE Equity Partners

COCA-COLA HBC Cyprus Ltd (formally known as Lanitis Bros Ltd part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group)

Commercial Estates Group Limited

CSC Group Ltd

Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Cyprus

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited

Work highlights

  • Assisted a Cypriot investment company with a circa €2m joint venture transaction between the investment company and a leading property developer (counterparty), which involved the corporation of the parties for the development, operation and management of a new restaurant/bar.
  • Acted as the legal advisors of Fattal Holding SAL in Cyprus during the due diligence and transaction process, for the successful acquisition of the business of a Cypriot company (the sole distributor of Vileda products in Cyprus). The transaction marks the entry of the client, a leading regional distributor of national and international premium brands operating in the Middle East and North Africa, into the of fast-moving consumer goods market in Cyprus.
  • Providing Petrolina (Holdings) Public Limited with legal support in matters pertaining to privacy and data protection, including in connection with the client’s ongoing compliance with the General Data Protection Legislation (EU) 679/2016 including vendor management support, drafting and/or review of policies and procedures, legal assistance in all data protection matters arising from the implementation of the client’s loyalty scheme and launch of new website and ad-hoc advice on privacy matters such as in connection to new processing activities, privacy compliance of fuel stations and marketing.

Cyprus > Banking and finance Tier 4

Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC works with major international and local banks, as well as European institutions, on a whole host of financing projects.  Under the joint leadership of Kypros Ioannides and Andreas Thoma, the team advises on secured and unsecured loans, debt refinancings and the restructuring of non-performing loans, among other matters. It also assists clients with bank regulations and compliance issues. Calliopi Nicolaidou, who joined from Hellenic Bank, advises on various regulatory issues.

Practice head(s):

Kypros Ioannides; Andreas Thoma

Other key lawyers:

Calliopi Nicolaidou; Natalie Sepou; Sofia Panayi

Testimonials

‘A team of knowledgeable, well qualified and experienced colleagues, who are always ready and responsive to give proper advice. Andreas Thoma is a respectful colleague having the capacity to lead his team, manage its workload and indicate the best available solution for the client.’

‘Always looking for innovative and creative ideas in a challenging environment. Bright and forward looking with vast knowledge and experiences.’

‘Excellent and knowledgeable personnel. Commercial approach, great responsiveness.’

‘The firm has recently been enhanced through a new partner: Calliopi Nicolaidou. Calliopi brings with her a breadth of experiences from London and local systemic banks, which makes her unique in her delivery.’

‘The team in general is very responsive, and they delivered everything on time (even when the deadlines were less reasonable). Their approach was cool-headed, and they were very professional, especially during calls.’

‘I have worked mostly with Natalie Sepou. She was very pleasant to work with and very responsive. Most of my questions were answered promptly and her follow-on questions were very pertinent. I have also worked with Sofia Panayi from Natalie’s team and she was a big help, especially when Natalie was on holiday.’

Key clients

Astro Bank Ltd

Bank of Cyprus

Bank of Scotland plc/ Lloyds Banking Group

Commercial Estates Group Limited

CSC Group Ltd (holding company of CSC24Seven.Com Limited an electronic money institution licensed by the Central Bank of Cyprus and is also the holding company of CSC Bank Lebanon

Work highlights

  • Advised a systemic credit institution in Cyprus on the application of the bail-in tool in the context of the resolution of credit institutions and assisting in the preparation of a bail-in playbook requested by the Single Resolution Board, the central resolution authority within the Banking Union.
  • Advising an international bank on a complex financing structure involving credit facilities to 13 Cypriot companies, subsidiaries of a Luxembourg fund of €380m.  
  • Advising a major Czech bank on the Cypriot aspects of a facility loan agreement of approximately CZK290m granted to a Czech private company for the development and construction of the largest indoor amusement park in the Czech Republic.

Deloitte Legal | Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC > Firm Profile

The firm: The business world is becoming more global, interconnected and complex than ever before. This can be both exciting and a bit daunting. Knowing whom to call for sound legal advice wherever you operate is an asset. Deloitte Legal is a single point of contact for your legal needs worldwide. You will find we’re already deeply rooted locally– experts in our jurisdictions- with the understanding and entrée required to help you achieve your goals. We’re fully attuned to the nuances of particular jurisdictions, industries and markets. Yet, we can also draw upon our extensive network of specialized expertise. Global capabilities that are locally grounded can help you address an increasingly complex world.

One relationship provides endless connections.

Legal services in Cyprus are provided by Hadjianastassiou, Ioannides LLC. Established in 2003, the firm is the sole Cyprus member of the Deloitte Legal network.

The firm’s team of lawyers is led by Kypros Ioannides, Gaston Hadjianastassiou and Andreas Thoma.

The firm’s offers services in the following areas:

Legal Advisory

  • Corporate law
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Private client legal services
  • Digital law
  • Dispute resolution
  • Employment law and benefits
  • Regulatory and compliance
  • Real estate
  • Banking and finance
  • Commercial law

Legal Management Consulting
Legal Management Consulting (LMC) is a new approach and a new discipline, developed for lawyers by lawyers in cooperation with other relevant experts. It is a collection of models, frameworks, and systems to help in-house lawyers run their departments more efficiently and meet the needs of their business more comprehensively.  Key offerings:

  • Legal operating model
  • Legal process
  • Legal risk and matter management
  • Legal sourcing
  • Legal technology
  • Legal labs

Legal Managed Services
Legal Managed Services offer a wide range of services in the areas of:

  • Contract lifecycle management
  • Legal document review and management
  • Any outsourced legal-related service
  • Legal entity management
  • Legal project management
  • Legal staffing
  • Legal regulatory mapping

Main Contacts

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Banking and finance Andreas Thoma
Banking and finance Natalie Sepou
Commercial Gaston Hadjianastassiou
Commercial Rania Vrondou
Corporate Kypros Ioannides
Corporate Natalie Sepou
Corporate Natalie Kyprianou
Corporate Eleni Pophaides
Employment Gaston Hadjianastassiou
Intellectual property Kypros Ioannides
Intellectual property Rania Vrondou
Dispute resolution Kypros Ioannides
Dispute resolution Gaston Hadjianastassiou
Dispute resolution Panayiota Papapetrou
Dispute resolution Costas Philippou
Dispute resolution Rita Olympiou
Private client Kypros Ioannides
Private client Rania Vrondou
Real Estate Gaston Hadjianastassiou
Litigation Gaston Hadjianastassiou
Litigation Kypros Ioannides
Litigation Costas Philippou
Litigation Panayiota Papapetrou
Litigation Maria Anna Stylianou
Litigation Rita Olympiou

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 2,000+
at this office : 2

Languages

English
Greek

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