Large scale banking transactions, financial services and regulatory advice and restructurings comprise the main matters that A.G Erotocritou LLC‘s banking and finance team works on for corporate conglomerates, international law firms, high-net-worth individuals and banking institutions. The team also specialises in commercial construction and real estate projects. Leading the team from Limassol is Alexis Erotocritou, with expertise in security structures and representing international banks, and the 'leading expert in crypto law', Grigoris Sarlidis, experienced across licensing, product registration financial promotion and public offerings. Maria Papatheodoulou supports the team’s wider financial services and regulatory ability.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘A.G. Erotocritou’s team operates seamlessly, blending partners, senior lawyers and associates to deliver consistently outstanding results.’
  • ‘A dedicated, professional team that leads transactions smoothly, ensuring efficiency and strong deal execution.’
  • ‘Alexis Erotocritou and Grigoris Sarlidis are outstanding lawyers, trusted for their business acumen and ability to manage complex finance transactions.’
  • ‘Responsive, dedicated and professional team, combining warmth and expertise that gives clients confidence in their hands.’
  • ‘Alexis Erotocritou is a trusted long-term partner, relied upon for expert advice in Cyprus and cross-border finance transactions.’
  • ‘Experts in the crypto asset industry, the team’s deep market knowledge and regulator relationships enable clients to navigate complex frameworks successfully.’

Key clients

  • Eureka
  • European Union
  • European Investment Bank
  • Cyprus Shipping Association
  • Gevorest
  • RPT Group
  • Primetel
  • Kuehne + Nagel
  • Grecian Group
  • Johnsof
  • AAS
  • Match Trade

Work highlights

Advised a large global hospitality group on the structuring, corporate and finance aspects of the acquisitions of several hotels in Cyprus and in Europe.
Advised a global crypto platform on payment services and on all matters pertaining to offering of cryptocurrencies and provision of related services in the jurisdiction, and also assisted with the acquisition of a regulated Cyprus Investment Fund.
Advised the Independent Expert on a  large public take over, together with several other local and international law firms.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

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

Alexis Erotocritou; Grigoris Sarlidis

Other key lawyers

Maria Papatheodoulou