Clients praise Montanios & Montanios LLC for its 'client-focused approach’ in banking and finance. The firm specialises in the shipping, aviation, renewable energy and real estate finance sectors, but also has capabilities across cross-border financings, loan arrangements, refinancings and acquisitions. Acis Montanios, a maritime, ship financing and admiralty law expert, and Adam Montanios, a specialist in maritime law, finance and corporate matters, lead the practice. Maria Toumazi, experienced in corporate financing and international shipping, and Anna-Maria Leotsakou , specialising in asset finance mandates, are stand-out practitioners.
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Testimonials
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- 'Their client-focused approach set them apart.'
- ‘George Toumazis and Maria Toumazi are great lawyers to work with. They understand what we need and deliver on time.’
- ‘The team is highly responsive, efficient and reliable, with particular expertise in corporate structuring, ship registration and ship mortgage work.'
- ‘Adam Montanios is a trusted adviser who consistently provides prompt, relevant advice on Cyprus law matters, often under very tight deadlines.'
- ‘From the way the team operated you can see the perfect synchronisation and harmony which gives the client the confidence that he will not be ignored and every item and problem will be dealt with with accuracy, confidence and knowledge.'
- ‘The Banking and Finance team at Montanios & Montanios LLC stands out for its exceptional responsiveness and pragmatic approach to Cypriot legal matters. They combine in-depth regulatory knowledge with a strong commercial understanding.'
Key clients
- Abn Amro Bank N.V.
- Aegean Baltic Bank S.A.
- Alpha Bank A.E.
- Astrobank
- Banco Santander, S.A.
- Bank of Cyprus
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Eurobank Cyprus
- Hellenic Bank
- National Bank Greece S.A.
- Svenska Handelsbanken AB
Work highlights
Advising a large international bank on a $50+m cross-border JOLCO financing of an Airbus A320 aircraft.
Advising a large Norwegian bank in relation to a $600+m loan facility guaranteed by a Cypriot company in relation to a transaction involving maritime energy infrastructure.
Advising a syndicate of banks in relation to the Cyprus aspects of a financing transaction involving a revolving multicurrency credit facility and standby credit facility to one of the largest Ro-Ro passenger operators in the world.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Acis Montanios; Adam Montanios
Other key lawyers
George Toumazis; Maria Toumazi; Marilena Hadjimichael; Anna-Maria Leotsakou; Irene Kapiri; Yiannis Papapetrou; Helen Georgiades; Elvina Montanios