Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC > Limassol, Cyprus > Firm Profile
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC Offices
3, Zenonos Sozou street
3105 Limassol
Cyprus
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 2
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC has an excellent track record in advising prominent national and international clients on complex disputes and arbitrations. In addition, it frequently works with major international law firms on matters as diverse as asset tracing and recovery proceedings, as well as multi-jurisdictional disputes and shareholder litigation. The key practitioners to note are Kyriacos Scordis, Constantinos Adamides, Alexandros Gavrielides, Christos Scordis, Penelope Papapetrou and Andreas Michaelides.Practice head(s):
Kyriacos Scordis; Christos Scordis; Constantinos Adamides; Alexandros Gavrielides; Penelope Papapetrou; Andreas Michaelides
Testimonials
‘The litigation team of Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC is highly skilled and efficient. They always provide thorough and to the point legal analysis in even the most complex cases and they are easily accessible.’
‘Alexandros Gavrielides is one of the best and most reliable litigation lawyers in Cyprus. He is a true expert in Cypriot private law and he has a very good understanding of international and foreign private law, as well.’
‘A single lawyer which we single out as being particularly brilliant is Constantinos Adamides. His work is always of high quality and his expertise is highly trusted. His tried and tested skills in corporate litigation and contracts law are unparalleled. Kyriacos Scordis always stands out for his professionalism and experience.’
‘The team at Scordis have a deep understanding of Cyprus litigation and they are strategic and commercial in approach. They are incredibly good to work with and more often than not they get results. Alexandros Gavrielides is an exceptional litigator.’
‘The team is excellent for in-depth analysis and very good in strategy. Constantinos Adamides has the very strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters.’
‘What attracts us to this firm apart from their exceptional grasp of the issues and sound advice, is their responsiveness and respect towards us. We always receive prompt, professional and courteous advice, in an easy to understand format.’
‘Both Alexandros Gavrielides and Penelope Papapetrou are exceptional lawyers and personalities. They have a depth of knowledge and experience, as well as boldness and ability to think laterally and out of the box, that maximises our efforts and produces results.’
Key clients
Tylmania Holdings Limited
NewCytech Business Solutions Limited
Gramercy Funds Management LLC
National Bank Trust
MN Larnaca Water Co Ltd / MN Limassol Desalination Ltd
PJSC National Bank Trust
Work highlights
- Acting for the two consortium companies of MN Larnaca Desalination Co Ltd and MN Limassol Water Co. Ltd and a subsidiary of Israel’s water company in numerous contractual and other disputes involving claims against the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Agriculture of Cyprus, on the basis of BOT contracts for two water desalination projects in Cyprus.
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 3
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC has an excellent reputation for assisting national and international clients with high-value and complicated transactions. The group is also adept at handling company restructurings, venture capital deals, and M&A work, to name a few key areas of strength. The team continues to handle a steady stream of instructions directly from international clients, including some international law firms. The key practitioners to note include Kyriacos Scordis, Christos Scordis, Makis Chrysomilas and Constantinos Adamides, alongside Matheos Papapetrou and Andreas Michaelides.Practice head(s):
Kyriacos Scordis; Christos Scordis; Makis Chrysomilas; Constantinos Adamides; Matheos Papapetrou; Andreas Michaelides
Other key lawyers:
Omiros Klappis
Testimonials
‘The key strength is the availability of solid advice whenever it is required. This means that the firm has a pool of talent from which it can draw resources to offer its legal services. Very often we face tight deadlines so this is one firm on which we can rely, and have never been disappointed with the quality of the advice.’
‘Constantinos Adamides is a person who pays tremendous attention to detail.’
‘Very skilled. Tailor made assistance and advice.’
‘People are knowledgeable and responsive. The collaboration is excellent and a multitude of matters can be addressed with ease.’
‘Andreas is always available and ready to assist in any matter.’
‘Big firm, diverse resources. Substantial experience in area combined with market and business knowledge.’
Key clients
Demetra Holdings PLC
Errante Global Services Limited
House of Hiranandani
XM Group – Trading Point Holdings Limited – Trading.com
MN Larnaca Water Co Ltd / MN Limassol Desalination Ltd
Logicom Public Ltd
House of Hiranandani
Integrated Casino Resorts
Emerald Coast Properties Limited
Work highlights
- Acting as local counsel for Integrated Casino Resorts Cyprus Ltd, providing ongoing extensive legal advice in relation to compliance with casino gaming laws and regulations, as well as resort operations.
- Acts as longstanding counsel to MN Larnaca Desalination Co Ltd / MN Limassol Water Co Ltd concerning corporate matters and contractual obligations vis-à-vis the Water Development Department of the Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture of Cyprus.
Scordis, Papapetrou & Co LLC > Firm Profile
SCORDIS, PAPAPETROU & Co LLC is a leading law firm in Cyprus whose roots date from 1922. Today it has more than 30 specialized lawyers and is renowned for its strong international corporate and dispute resolution practice and expertise. Its multi-faceted practice comprises of synergies and joint practices in all areas of the commercial spectrum to provide a comprehensive range of legal services for modern business and finance, through advocates and international business lawyers specialising in company, commercial, tax, shipping, admiralty, litigation and arbitration both on an international and country specific level. SCORDIS, PAPAPETROU & Co (Corporate Services) Ltd provides a comprehensive range of corporate, tax advisory, accounting, secretarial and related support services, through tax consultants, accountants and support staff from a variety of disciplines. SPA Financial Services Ltd is an affiliated private investment services boutique firm established together with an experienced team of qualified investment professionals to provide a wide range of investment services. Jointly or separately, our firm and its affiliates (SP&Co) combine their knowledge and expertise to provide clients with a unique combination of quality services. With decades of advisory experience and involvement in multi-billion transactions throughout the world, SP&Co is well placed to advice whether on existing operations or business opportunities, the restructuring and expansion of businesses and generally on local and international operations of its clients.
Main areas of practice: The firm provides a comprehensive range of services through lawyers and qualified professionals from other disciplines, with particular expertise in:-
- Company and commercial law matters: acted or advised on a multitude of multi-million financial transactions, most with a cross-border element and the provision of specialised advice on a variety of corporate and commercial matters forms part of its day-to-day practice. Such matters include tax planning, corporate mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and real estate investments, joint ventures, escrow arrangements, reorganisations, financing and other complex commercial projects.
- Domestic and international litigation: Apart from long standing strong general domestic litigation practice which includes acting on behalf of banks and other financial institutions, municipalities, public bodies, companies and individuals, the firm has established a ‘beyond the borders’ reputation having acted, instructed or advised in relation to international multi-million claims resulting in litigation in Cyprus, the US, UK, BVI, Switzerland, Russia, Greece or arbitration in Cyprus, London (LCIA), Zurich (ZCC), Stockholm (SCC), International Court of Arbitration (France), International Chamber of Commerce and Moscow (ICAC). The international practice includes numerous highly publicised and hotly contested litigation and arbitration cases.
- Private and public law: long-established reputation and expertise in public procurement and administrative law, immovable property, labour and employment, immigration law, banking and finance, competition, and European law, intellectual property law, IT and telecommunications law, shipping and admiralty, Stock Exchange law, and Trusts & Fiduciary.
- Company formation and the provision of corporate services: leader in advising startups and structuring of international holdings or cross-border transactions and investments. A wide range of services, including corporate, tax and VAT advisory, accounting, secretarial, escrow and trusteeship services, is provided by SCORDIS, PAPAPETROU & Co (Corporate Services) Ltd and other group entities through in-house tax consultants, accountants and other qualified professionals who deal with the day-to-day needs of the firm’s clients.
The wide range of services provided by the firm is in line with the role of Cyprus as an international business centre, having the advantage of being an EU member state with close proximity to the Middle East and close ties to Eastern Europe and Asia.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate, Mergers and acquisitions | Kyriacos Scordis | k.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Corporate | Matheos Papapetrou | mat.papapetrou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Mergers and acquisitions | Christos Scordis | c.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Banking and finance | Penelope Papapetrou | p.papapetrou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Christos Scordis | c.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Constantinos Adamides | c.adamides@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-25 818 444 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Alexandros Gavrielides | a.gavrielides@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Litigation/dispute resolution | Penelope Papapetrou | p.papapetrou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Shipping and admiralty | Matheos Papapetrou | mat.papapetrou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Fiduciary / Administrative Services | Makis Chrysomilas | m.chrysomilas@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Corporate and Commercial Law | Sofia Tryfonos Avraam | s.tryfonos@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Shipping and admiralty | Sofi Mylona | s.mylona@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-25 818 444 |
Tax Advisory | Kyriacos Scordis | k.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Tax Advisory | Christos Scordis | c.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Investment immigration | Makis Chrysomilas | m.chrysomilas@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Investment immigration | Christos Scordis | c.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Trusts | Christos Scordis | c.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Immovable property | Penelope Papapetrou | p.papapetrou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Competition/european | Kyriacos Scordis | k.scordis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Competition/european | Alexandros Gavrielides | a.gavrielides@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Labour and employment | Michalis Marcou | m.marcou@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Public procurement and administrative | Alexandros Gavrielides | a.gavrielides@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Public procurement and administrative | Constantinos Adamides | c.adamides@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-25 818 444 |
Public Companies / Stock exchange | Omiros Klappis | o.klappis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-25 818 444 |
IT and telecommunications | Dr Michael Frendo | valletta@scordispapapetrou.com | +356 21234444 |
Intellectual property | Dimitris Spiliotis | d.spiliotis@scordispapapetrou.com | +357-22843000 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Constantinos Adamides | Partner | View Profile | |
Omiros Klappis | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Hara Kleovoulou | Associate | View Profile | |
Andreas Michaelides | Partner | View Profile | |
Sofi Mylona | Partner | View Profile | |
Fanis Onisiforou | Associate | View Profile | |
Leandros Pisias | Partner | View Profile | |
Georgia Toumazi | Senior Associate | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 30 at Nicosia office : 19 at Limassol office : 11Languages
English Greek RussianOther
Other offices : Limassol Other offices : Athens Other offices : VallettaComparative Guides
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Cyprus: Litigation
Published: July 2023
Authors: Kyriacos ScordisAlexandros GavrielidesGeorgia Toumazi
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Litigation laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
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Cyprus: International Arbitration
Published: November 2023
Authors: Kyriacos ScordisAlexandros GavrielidesAndreas MichaelidesAnna Borovska
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of International Arbitration laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
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Cyprus: Banking & Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Kyriacos ScordisSofia Tryfonos AvraamAnna Borovska
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Banking & Finance laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
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Cyprus: Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters
Published: September 2023
Authors: Kyriacos ScordisAlexandros Gavrielides
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Enforcement of Judgments in Civil and Commercial Matters laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
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Cyprus: Public Procurement
Published: February 2024
Authors: Alexandros GavrielidesChara Pieri
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Public Procurement laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
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One Stop Shipping Centre
Published: December 2023
Authors: Sofi Mylona
- Dispute resolution