Cross-border transactions, M&A, corporate and loan restructurings and insolvency, IPOs and contentious matters from regulatory to reputational disputes are what George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC‘s commercial, corporate and M&A excels at. Working ’like a support system with confidence’, George Z. Georgiou, the firm’s managing partner and experienced litigator and arbitrator, leads the team alongside Polina Christodoulou and Dan Gardener in Nicosia. Ted Auld leads the Limassol-based group.
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Testimonials

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  • 'George Georgiou is a statesmanlike leader and outstanding litigator, while Ted Auld and Dan Gardener provide first-rate service.'
  • 'Attentive and personable practice with empathetic lawyers who take time to understand issues and provide hands-on solutions.'
  • 'Calm and reassuring approach with a focus on client comfort and confidence, particularly from Polina Christodoulou, Dan Gardener and George Georgiou.'
  • 'Deep sector expertise with a pragmatic, business-focused mindset. Approachable and collaborative with strong strategic foresight.'
  • 'They understand business needs and risk tolerance, delivering tailored and innovative solutions. Polina Christodoulou and Dan Gardener navigate complex matters with confidence.'
  • 'GZG is our go-to choice in Cyprus for heavyweight contentious and transactional matters. Client care is exemplary and the experience matches top city firms.'

Key clients

  • State Health Services Organization
  • Health Insurance Organization

Work highlights

Advised a retail company on a €35m transaction involving the acquisition of a Cyprus-based company holding multi-million in assets, encompassing financing arrangements and the design of flexible resale mechanisms.
Advising on a €17m equity acquisition involving a pre-existing shareholder structure, negotiating the SPA, waivers of shareholder rights and advising on all legal aspects of the transaction.
Advised on a strategic €2.3bn intra-group financing arrangement.
Practice head

George Z. Georgiou; Polina Christodoulou; Ted Auld; Dan Gardener