A boutique firm that advises clients across the CIS, US, UK, CEE, Balkans and Middle East, Clerides, Anastassiou, Neophytou LLC‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team offers clients expertise in PE and venture capital transactions, funds and investment structures, regulatory work and energy and infrastructure projects. Bringing extensive experience on cross-border deals, project financing, PE and VC, Effie Anastassiou leads the team alongside veteran practitioner and structuring and restructuring, IP and M&A expert Stavros Clerides and Andri Stylianou, who bolsters the team’s ability with blue-chips, international law firms and high net worth individuals.
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Testimonials
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- 'Stavros is a brilliant lawyer with a deep understanding of corporate finance and business matters, which inspires complete confidence as to the complex structures he suggests.'
- 'Stavros Clerides and Effie Anastassiou provide creative, business-oriented advice and Andri Stylianou impresses with precision, attention to detail and deep legal and commercial understanding.'
- 'The team distinguishes itself through technical strength, understanding clients’ businesses, and delivering high-quality, solution-oriented work under time pressure across a wide range of corporate matters.'
- 'The corporate and commercial team stands out for commercial insight, responsiveness and managing complex transactions with precision.'
- 'Effie Anastassiou delivers thorough, committed and creative advice and always meets tight deadlines. Stavros Clerides combines deep tax and legal knowledge with innovative cross-border structuring skills and Andri Stylianou is efficient, diligent and experienced in complex transactions.'
- 'The firm is professional, proactive and consistently exceeds expectations - they understand business realities and navigate issues efficiently, supported by an excellent tax team for complete solutions.'
- 'Galateia Kousioumi is an exceptionally skilled lawyer whose insight and practical advice are invaluable.'
- 'The legal team combines technical expertise with a creative, practical and commercially driven approach, delivering legally sound and commercially viable solutions, thinking innovatively.'
Key clients
- Mobileye BV Group
- Southbridge Advisors A.I.F.M.
- DLA Piper
- Sakyrco Properties
- UniCredit Group
- Bank Hapoalim
Work highlights
Advised a high-net-worth individual on the strategic restructuring of his €2bn business group.
Advised three Greek high-net-worth individuals on a €160m sale of their stake in an international pharmaceutical company
Advised an investment firm specializing in the luxury lifestyle sector on a €260m transaction related to the development of a coastal retreat resort in Costa Rica.
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.
Practice head
Effie Anastassiou; Stavros Clerides; Andri Stylianou
Other key lawyers
Galateia Kousioumi