Mr Alexis Erotocritou > A.G Erotocritou LLC > Limassol, Cyprus > Lawyer Profile
A.G Erotocritou LLC Offices
1 ARCH. KYPRIANOU & AYIOU ANDREOU CORNER
LOUCAIDES BUILDING, 6TH FLOOR
3036 LIMASSOL
Cyprus
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Mr Alexis Erotocritou
Work Department
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate and M&A
- Immigration
- Data Protection
- Private Client
- Real Estate
- Shipping, Admiralty and Marine Insurance
- Restructuring and Insolvency
Position
Partner
Career
Alexis’ practice primarily focuses on corporate and M&A, banking, finance, private client and data protection matters. Working consistently with various leading international law firms, he provides regulatory and transactional advice to public and private companies, banking institutions, international law firms, investment advisers, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurial and institutional investors in various sectors.
He has extensive experience acting on behalf of borrowers and financial institutions across a broad spectrum of high value corporate, banking and finance transactions, as well as rendering advice on the mechanics of various security structures and has advised a plethora of HNWI in relation to their investments in and out of Cyprus, some of which constitute the largest real estate transactions which have ever taken place in Cyprus. Alexis has notably advised a major international telecommunication corporation, in relation to the sale of its 99.05% stake in another entity, for a total contract value of €208 million. In addition, he has acted for the lenders on the refinancing of a $600 million secured facility to one of the largest agricultural companies of Eastern Europe and has advised a leading Ukrainian company on a US$180 million tender offer and US$400 million new note issue.
Alexis has authored various publications, mainly in the areas of banking, finance, real estate and tax law. Among others, he is the co-author of the Cyprus Annual Report on Shareholding Disclosure and Short Selling, and the author of the Pre-Insolvency Enforceability of Derivative Transactions under Cyprus Laws. Alexis has also lectured at the European University of Cyprus.
Alexis is regularly featured in leading legal directories which, in recognition of his achievements, have independently elicited selected clients’ comments which have referred to him as “an extremely knowledgeable strategic thinker”, (IFLR 1000), “a very strong work ethic and entrepreneurial attitude” (Chambers and Partners), “dynamic and methodical” (Who’s Who Legal). Chambers and Partners (High Wealth) recognised Alexis as a “Band 1” lawyer in Cyprus, who, according to the directory, wins high praise for his combination of technical skill and an approachable manner. Chambers High Wealth recognised that Alexis maintains a strong reputation for international work and especially with regards to HNWI. Alexis has been also listed in the 2020 edition of the Legal 500 as a (band 1) leading individual in banking and finance. Moreover, he has been recognised consistently as a leading figure in corporate, m&a and real estate and has been described as “extremely efficient” in relation to his work. Lastly, WhosWhoLegal declared Alexis as a recognised figure in the European banking space, highlighted for his first-class corporate finance practice.
Languages
English and Greek
Memberships
Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
Education
LLB (Hons), University of Sheffield
Legal Practice Course, BPP College (London)
Lawyer Rankings
Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A
(Leading individuals)The ‘highly professional’ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC
is led by the ‘responsive and reliable’ Alexis Erotocritou. The group routinely handles a wide range of corporate, commercial and M&A transactions, and continues to advise on a steady flow of instructions from large international law firms, national and foreign corporations, and banks. Grigoris Sarlidis and Dafni Loizou are key names in the practice.
Cyprus > Banking and finance
(Leading individuals)The ‘very professional, dedicated and expert‘ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC is praised for its ‘broad and deep knowledge of national and international finance’. Practice head Alexis Erotocritou has extensive experience in advising on banking and finance transactions and security structures. The team regularly works with leading international law firms, large local and international corporations and banks. The group continues to advise on the restructuring of large groups of companies. Grigoris Sarlidis has a particular focus on financial services matters, and acts for large international banks, investment firms, asset managers, funds and other market participants in the space.
Cyprus > Real estate and construction
(Leading individuals)The ‘very responsive and professional’ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC is praised for its ‘personal and friendly approach’ and ‘quick problem solving skills’. The group handles a broad range of complex real estate transactions, and frequently oversees the implementation of large-scale projects, for example the construction of five-star hotels, industrial parks and shopping malls. In addition, the practice often acts for UHNWI and HNW individuals from around the world. Other key clients include foreign conglomerates, international law firms, and banking institutions. The practice is also noted for its strength in supporting the firm’s litigation department with contentious real estate matters. The highly regarded practitioner Alexis Erotocritou heads up the practice; senior associate Georgia Demou is singled out for her contributions.
Lawyer Rankings
- Leading individuals Cyprus > Banking and finance
- Leading individuals Cyprus > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- Leading individuals Cyprus > Real estate and construction
- Real estate and construction Cyprus
- Banking and finance Cyprus
- Commercial, corporate and M&A Cyprus