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Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. Offices

Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C.
1 C SKOKOU
CAPITAL CHAMBERS, 6TH FLOOR
1061 NICOSIA
Cyprus
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Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings

Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 2

The 'well-respected' team at Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. has 'built a name for itself as efficient and quick'. The 'very experienced' Andreas Haviaras co-heads the practice with Michael K. Philippou and Marios Panayides. The group handles a broad spectrum of disputes, from civil, banking and criminal litigation, through to insurance and family law cases. It and also has strength in advising on contentious real estate and corporate commercial matters. The client base includes local and foreign companies in a range of sectors, including advertising, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Practice head(s):

Michael K Philippou; Marios Panayides; Andreas Haviaras

Testimonials

‘Excellent collaboration with the client. Andreas Haviaras: leadership, availability, quick understanding. Marios Panayides: expertise, communication skills.’

‘Andreas Haviaras is a tenacious and intelligent lawyer who understands clients’ needs and makes every effort to achieve their desired outcomes.’

‘Professionalism, expertise, people, diversity and collaboration.‘

‘The team is amazing in explaining and implementing the technical issues raised in each case.’

‘Well qualified and trained partners. Available all the times to talk/meet discuss the legal cases/matters.’

‘All members of management stand out for their ability to find solutions to disputes and propose methods of resolution.’

‘Michael Philippou and Marios Panagides stand out for their professional approach at all times.’

Key clients

Trust Insurance co LTD

Marathon Trading Ltd

Israel Land Development Malls and Shopping Centers Ltd (Israel Stock Exchange)

Gan insurance LTD

MEDIPOWER (Overseas) Public Co Limited (Israel Stock Exchange)

Prime insurance LTD

Cosmos insurance LTD

Aenias Hotels Ltd

AC Technometal Ltd

CDA college

Adboard Advertising

ARGUS stockbrokers LTD

K Treppides & Co

Pek limited

Dali Municipality

Doms Cars Ltd

Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos (Frou-Frou Biscuits) Public Limited

Meridien Hotels Ltd

Vassos Markides Estates Ltd

Meinl Bank – Austria

HERO DELIVERY Ltd – Foody

Kendriki insurance company (CENTRAL INSURANCE CO LTD

DEMSTAR AUTOMOTIVES LTD

Fintailor investments

ELEA estates

Audit Pro LTD

CITY UNITY

CLEVERPATH HOLDINGS LIMITED

ALTIUS INSURANCE LTD

Work highlights

  • Retained to represent TEAMWORK ENTERPRISES LIMITED and ECHOTRAP LIMITED in a case involving an alleged conspiracy to defraud.
  • Representing a minority shareholder of a company in an action claiming oppression of minority shareholder by the majority shareholders.

Cyprus > Intellectual property Tier 3

Michael Philippou leads a versatile team at Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C., which handles the full spectrum of intellectual property law matters. The client base includes public and private companies, entrepreneurs, and Cypriot and international individuals. The group’s workload includes licensing and franchising agreements, IP transfer agreements, and the registration, renewal and assignment of national, international and European trade marks, patents and industrial designs. Contentious IP matters are another key area of instruction.

Practice head(s):

Michael Philippou

 

Key clients

Alkis H. Hadjikyriakos (Frou Frou Biscuits)

AdBoard Media Limited

Glimeka Trading Company Limited

Handy Snacks Limited

Atrio Marketing Limited

Netsmart (and affiliates or 3rd party individuals)

Martosa Limited

Yiannis Isaias

Serious Black Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advising a client on the registration of a Cyprus and EU trade mark.
  • Advised a client on the registration of a European trade mark under Class 30, among other matters.
  • Acts as longstanding IP counsel to Glimeka Trading concerning the registration and  administration of the company’s trade marks.

Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5

Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. has a solid reputation in the corporate space for advising on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, private equity deals and corporate governance. The group is also noted for its strength in handling contentious matters, and assists with liquidation proceedings. The practice is led by the triumvirate of Loucas Haviaras, Andreas Haviaras and Lia A. Haviaras Philippou.

Practice head(s):

Loucas Haviaras; Andreas Haviaras; Lia A Haviaras

Other key lawyers:

Marios Panayides

Testimonials

‘Attention to client, good analytical skills.’

‘Professional, punctual to deadlines, responsive. My experience with Marios Panayides has been excellent.’

‘I have found HP Law Office to have exceptional legal professionals with a deep understanding of the law and its complexities. Their extensive knowledge and experience in corporate law have been instrumental in successfully resolving complex legal issues.’

‘They exhibit excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and an ability to think critically, which greatly contribute to their effectiveness as lawyers.’

‘HP has the mixture of all the qualities that should be present in an excellent law office.’

Key clients

LRC Group

LRC RE-1

YWhales LLC

Limassol Marina Limited

Abraxas Marketing Limited &Amp; Bertolucci International Limited

Michalis Avraam

Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. > Firm Profile

The firm: Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C. is the fifth oldest lawyer’s limited liability company, regulated by the Cyprus Bar Association, providing services to local and international clientele.

The firm considers the practice of law to be, first and foremost, about clients. It is committed to exceptional client service and its ultimate objective is to achieve the best results for clients.

The firm has carefully selected its personnel and colleagues, ensuring integrity, professionalism and results for its clients.

The firm is recognised for the breadth and depth of its legal knowledge, expertise and experience, and it promises to apply these at all times for the benefit of clients.

The clientele of the firm consists of both local individuals, companies and organisations, as well as international individuals and business establishments of multiple sectors such as, but not limited to, insurance companies, land developing, imports/exports, banking, real estate, medical insurance, financial services, investments, trading, food manufacturing industries, hotels/tourism, construction and shipping companies.

The firm’s team has developed a strong grasp of clients’ business and industry by consistently building strong and trusted relationships with them. It understands clients’ objectives and clients can expect the most from the firm.

Areas of practice
Litigation and commercial dispute resolution: the firm’s litigation team is one of the strongest on the island, capable of dealing with complex disputes and resolving matters that fall in to their hands quickly and efficiently. Among the recent disputes that the team has been handling are disputes between one of the Cyprus banks under resolution and members of its board of directors for more than €6bn, disputes relating to the enforcement of LCIA awards between CIS oligarchs, the value of which was over €150m, disputes emanating in the CIS from the disposal of Cyprus subsidiaries valued at €250m.

Corporate and commercial and banking and finance/insolvency: the corporate and commercial department of the firm advises banks as well as international companies on cross-border transactions, restructuring, and company formation, as well as advising on day-to-day needs of its clients. Recent deals that the firm was involved with include a force sale of a group of companies in the CIS and Cyprus, valued at approximately €300m, as well as advising a CIS bank on defending itself against false claims of more than €70m.

Naturalisation: the firm offers reliable legal advice and provides support on matters relating to naturalisation in Cyprus for foreign investors who are looking to have seamless movement within the European Union. The firm helps them organise their lives from choosing their investment, to finding the proper home and schools to accommodate their families.

Insurance: the firm has extensive knowledge of the insurance industry in Cyprus and the relevant legislation since they have helped by drafting policies and creating landmarks in the insurance contacts. The firm offers legal representation, support and advice to companies, banks and persons on matters of insurance of all types – life, public liability, third party, employers’ liability, medical, marine, aviation insurance, life insurance and so on.

Intellectual property (IP): with IP being a major sector nowadays, the team has gained a sound knowledge of the relevant Cyprus and EU law on intellectual property as well as their tax treatment, provides reliable legal support and advice on matters of IP registration, protection and implementation and helps the client to maintain a good record of the business and rights involved therein.

Oil and gas: the firm reliably offers legal advice in this new-born field of industry in Cyprus, due to its involvement with multinational companies which have been in the energy field for years. The current development of the energy industry in Cyprus gives rise to challenging opportunities such as international tax planning. Companies that the firm advises have been activated in the energy saving sector and exploration.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Litigation and commercial dispute resolution Andreas Haviaras
Litigation and commercial dispute resolution Michalis Philippou
Litigation and commercial dispute resolution Loucas Haviaras
Litigation and commercial dispute resolution Marios Panayides
Admiralty and shipping Andreas Haviaras
Banking and finance disputes Andreas Haviaras
Banking and finance disputes Loucas Haviaras
Corporate, commercial Andreas Haviaras
Corporate, commercial Loucas Haviaras
Cyprus funds (ICIS, AIF) Andreas Haviaras
Cyprus funds (ICIS, AIF) Loucas Haviaras
Immigration Lia Haviaras Philippou
Insurance Michalis Philippou
IP/ trade marks registration Stalo Papoui
IP/ trade marks registration Diana Karypidou
Real estate Michalis Philippou
International tax planning/ estate planning Loucas Haviaras
International tax planning/ estate planning Andreas Haviaras
Oil and gas Loucas Haviaras
Authorised service provider Loucas Haviaras
Family Lia Haviaras Philippou
Insolvency Marios Panayides
Insolvency Michael Philippou
Restructuring of companies Michael Philippou
Restructuring of companies Loucas Haviaras
Restructuring of companies Marios Panayides
Criminal law proceedings Panagiotes Savvides
General Marios Panayides
General Stalo Papoui
General George Kouroupides
General Panagiotis Savvides

Staff Figures

Number of lawyers : 10

Languages

English
French
Greek
Russian

Memberships

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry
China Business Association
Ukraine Business Association
India Business Association
Russia Business Association
ITPA
YIN-IFA

Other

Contact : Lia Haviaras Philippou

Diversity


Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C., is medium sized, local fully fletched law firm based in the capital of Cyprus. The team’s wide-ranging expertise involves matters such as general and corporate litigation, tax planning, banking and finance, insurance law, corporate and commercial matters, energy and natural resources law, admiralty, and shipping law as well as competition and anti-trust law.

Our strict specialization policy allows our directors to have substantial and continuous involvement in all projects. At Haviaras & Philippou L.L.C, we consider the practice of law to be, first and foremost, about our clients. We are committed to exceptional client service, and we have as ultimate objective the best result for our clients.

We are recognised for the girth and depth of our legal knowledge, expertise and experience and we promise to apply such each and every time for your benefit.

We do this by understanding our clients’ objectives, by developing a strong grasp of their business and their industry, and by building trusted relationships with them and their people.