Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC > Nicosia, Cyprus > Firm Profile
Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC Offices
2-4 ARCH MAKARIOS III AVENUE
CAPITAL CENTER, 7TH FLOOR
1065 NICOSIA
Cyprus
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Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC > The Legal 500 Rankings
Cyprus > Real estate and construction Tier 3
Led by Nicolas Th. Papaconstantinou, the team at Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC acts for developers, investment funds, construction enterprises and investors. Other key clients include landowners and corporate tenants. The group is well-placed to advise on all phases of development and infrastructure projects, and has significant experience in advising on photovoltaic park projects.Practice head(s):
Nicolas Th. Papaconstantinou
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Testimonials
‘They prioritise client satisfaction. The legal professionals think outside the box, offering unique solutions to complex legal issues. The team has a track record of successful legal outcomes, demonstrating competence and expertise in handling a wide range of cases.’
‘The team is distinguished by the deep expertise and specialisation of each individual. Whether it’s a partner or an associate, each person brings a unique set of skills and knowledge to the table. The professionals are known for their innovative problem-solving skills.’Â
Key clients
C.A. Papaellinas Emporiki Ltd
Andreas Papaellinas (Energy) Limited
G.S. Tziallis & Sons Limited
Hubloc Construction & Development Ltd
Elessos Limited
Medicover Public Co Ltd
Hubloc Energy Limited
Detifoss Limited
Dawei Limited
Torbreck Limited
Hostilio Investments Limited
Work highlights
- Advised a real estate compony on the disposal of a leased commercial building consisting of 17 units with separate title deeds.
- Advised a recently incorporated company dealing in renewable energy sources on various matters, including the lease of land of approximately 1.000.000 square meters and the construction of a PV Plant with 8MW capacity.
- Advised its client on an extremely time sensitive acquisition of an immovable property co-owned in undivided shares.
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 5
Cyprus > Dispute resolution Tier 5
The ‘excellent and professional' team at Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC is jointly led by Dimitris Papadopoulos and Charis Papachristodoulou. Key areas of instruction for the group include cross-border litigation, disputes with the state and public officials, contentious family law matters and shareholder disputes involving family-owned businesses and corporations.Practice head(s):
Dimitris Papadopoulos; Charis Papachristodoulou
Other key lawyers:
Xenia Kantouna
Testimonials
‘Charis Papachristodolou has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and a very attentive and sympathetic ear.’
‘Dimitris has strong technical skills. Together with Charis, they formed a strong team, by formulating and executing the right strategy to achieve the desired outcome. Xenia demonstrated a high degree of good communication, analytical, and research skills, and most importantly people skills.’
‘Knowledge and expertise. Responsiveness and availability of team members. Quick turnaround of deliverables. Taking charge of a given situation. Supporting and fighting for the rights of their client.’
‘The team is very professional. Excellent collaboration and very knowledgeable personnel.’
‘Easy reachable and always willing to assist. Charis Papachristodoulou was a key person to our case and assist us to obtain a positive result. ’
‘The team consistently excels in all aspects of their work. It is evident that the company’s culture places a strong emphasis on treating customers with respect, a sense of urgency, responsibility, and professionalism. ‘
‘What truly sets them apart from other competitors is their unwavering commitment to providing immediate responses to every request. Furthermore, their dedication to delivering high-quality services includes not only the partners but extends to all associates within the organisation.’
Work highlights
- Represented the clients in a cross-border dispute concerning the transfer of shares in a company, involving issues of succession rights arising from the original shareholder’s death.
- Represented the client in a challenge to a tax authority decision that deposits lost during the 2013 bank bail-in were a non-deductible expenditure.
Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC > Firm Profile
The firm: Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC is a commercial law firm based in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It was established in 1999 through the merger of two well-respected law firms ‘Dimitris Papadopoulos & Associates’ and ‘C. & D. Lycourgos’.
Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co LLC serves international and local clients in complex projects and disputes. Each instruction is thoroughly thought out to best achieve the client’s goals.
The firm is known for its responsiveness, effectiveness and for building a strong rapport with clients. Transparency on all levels is entrenched in the firm’s ethos.
Areas of practice
Dispute resolution: the firm is highly rated in heavy commercial disputes and is preferred by clients for its no-nonsense, results-oriented approach. The team is experienced and formidable in high-stakes cross-border commercial litigation, civil fraud cases, asset tracing/recovery, and shareholder and trust disputes. Known for resolving disputes swiftly and effectively, through perceptive strategizing, the firm is unmatched in cases involving commercial injunctions, particularly freezing, tracing and disclosure orders.
Commercial transactions, M&A: the firm deals with national and international business transactions, such as commercial contracts, sale of business, distribution, agency, licensing and franchising. Instructions include cross-border mergers, drafting tailor-made memorandums and articles of association, drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, co-ordinating corporate reorganisations and providing legal opinions.
Capital markets and securities: the firm handles the flotation of public companies on the Cyprus Stock Exchange and advises companies on the preparation of prospectuses and on the relevant regulatory framework for the public issuing of securities.
Trusts: the firm is experienced in setting up local and international trusts for family settlements and asset protection.
Immovable property: the firm advises local and foreign clients, including several of the major companies involved in the real estate business in Cyprus, on all aspects of acquisition, sale and securitisation of immovable property in Cyprus, performs the necessary due diligence on immovable properties, drafts contracts of sale and secures the necessary permits for the acquisition of immovable property. Furthermore, it advises on and drafts lease contracts, as well as complicated contracts of land development.
Banking and finance: the firm has a substantial activity and experience in advising banks on banking regulations, bankers’ duties, securities of debts, drafting and reviewing loan agreements, and international credit facilities. The firm has advised the largest banks in Cyprus and has handled one of the most complicated loan restructurings which included the set-up of a complex corporate structure, debt for asset swap, and full debt refinancing.
Corporate structures and tax: the firm handles corporate matters such as the incorporation of Cyprus companies, the setting up of branches of Cypriot and foreign companies, advice on double tax treaties which Cyprus has ratified with other countries and the overall governance of corporate structures. The services of tax advice, tax planning and litigation concern international and domestic aspects of company tax, income tax and VAT. The firm is also involved in providing domiciliation, secretarial and other related services to companies belonging to both resident and non-resident clients.
Intellectual property: the firm handles the registration of trade marks and other intellectual property rights on all levels for national, European and worldwide protection.
Tourism law: the firm advises one of the leaders in tourism activity in Cyprus with regards to travel agency law, law relating to aviation, package travel regulation and hotel liabilities and regulations.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Dispute resolution | Dimitris Papadopoulos | d.papadopoulos@paplyclaw.com | |
Corporate and tax | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Dispute resolution | Charis Papachristodoulou | c.papachristodoulou@paplyclaw.com | |
Wills and estates | Nicolas Papaconstantinou | n.papaconstantinou@paplyclaw.com | |
Banking and finance | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Banking and finance | Maria Spanou | ||
Capital markets and securities | Dimitris Papadopoulos | d.papadopoulos@paplyclaw.com | |
Capital markets and securities | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Intellectual property and trade marks | Dimitris Papadopoulos | d.papadopoulos@paplyclaw.com | |
Intellectual property and trade marks | Maria Spanou | ||
Wills and estates | Dena Ellina | ||
Family | Chryso Papafoti | ||
M&A and cross-border transactions | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
M&A and cross-border transactions | Nicolas Papaconstantinou | n.papaconstantinou@paplyclaw.com | |
Immovable property | Nicolas Papaconstantinou | n.papaconstantinou@paplyclaw.com | |
Immovable property | Dena Ellina | ||
Trusts | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Trusts | Nicolas Papaconstantinou | n.papaconstantinou@paplyclaw.com | |
Administrative, EU and competition | Dimitris Papadopoulos | d.papadopoulos@paplyclaw.com | |
Insolvency | Dimitris Papadopoulos | d.papadopoulos@paplyclaw.com | |
Insolvency | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Employment | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Employment | Charis Papachristodoulou | c.papachristodoulou@paplyclaw.com | |
Tourism | Doros Lycourgos | d.lycourgos@paplyclaw.com | |
Tourism | Charis Papachristodoulou | c.papachristodoulou@paplyclaw.com | |
Real estate | Panagiotis Hadjimichael | ||
Wills and estates | Panagiotis Hadjimichael | ||
Intellectual property and trade marks | Elena Pastellidou | ||
Corporate | Elena Pastellidou | ||
Capital markets and securities | Kyriakos Charalambous | ||
Banking and finance | Kyriakos Charalambous | ||
Employment | Kyriakos Charalambous | ||
M&A and cross-border transactions | Michalis Tsangaris | ||
Trusts | Michalis Tsangaris | ||
Contract | Klitos Platis | ||
Civil litigation | Klitos Platis | ||
Corporate and tax | Pelagia Kefala | ||
Commercial | Pelagia Kefala | ||
Corporate and tax | Maria Kelepeshi | ||
Commercial | Maria Kelepeshi | ||
Civil litigation | Elena Mazeri | ||
Employment | Elena Mazeri |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mr Kyriakos Charalambous | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Dena Ellina | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Pelagia Kefala | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Maria Kelepeshi | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Doros Lycourgos | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Elena Mazeri | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Charis Papachristodoulou | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Nicolas Papaconstantinou | Partner | View Profile | |
Mr Dimitris Papadopoulos | Partner | View Profile | |
Mrs Chryso Papafoti | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Elena Pastellidou | Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Klitos Platis | Associate | View Profile | |
Mrs Maria Spanou | Senior Associate | View Profile | |
Mr Michalis Tsangaris | Associate | View Profile |