Athos Demetriou, a specialist in syndicated bank financings, M&A and venture capital investments, leads Athos Demetriou Associates LLC‘s commercial, corporate and M&A team alongside Valentina Loizou, bringing expertise in regulatory compliance, AML and transactional advisory services. The team is noted for its ’attention to detail, responsiveness and tailored approach’, often advising leading Cyprus investment companies and alternative investment funds in annual operations advisory work, compliance, restructurings and dissolutions.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Strong understanding of business structures and corporate financing.’
- ‘Straightforward practice that delivers what it undertakes, provides realistic guidance on risks and maintains constant, responsive client communication.’
- ‘Forward-looking guidance led by Athos Demetriou, leveraging technology in restructurings.’
- ‘Partners possess deep sector knowledge and remain hands-on, ensuring quick, accurate advice.’
- ‘Full corporate service offering with strong attention to detail and advice aligned to commercial objectives.’
- ‘Dedicated team with strong expertise and consistent professional standards.’
Key clients
- FxPro Financial Services
- BDO Ziv Haft
- Alter Domus (Cyprus)
- Alter Domus Group
- StoneX Group
- FXCM EU
- Meteor Motortech KERESKEDELMI KFT.
- Investors Compensation Fund (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission)
- Tech-Con Group
- Pelican Trading (London and Eastern LLP)
- Map S. Platis
- Treppides Investments
Work highlights
Advising both buyer and seller on the ongoing acquisition of an investment services firm, including due diligence, SPA drafting, regulatory filings with CySEC and strategic M&A guidance.
Advised an ASP-regulated entity on re-structuring and regulatory matters, including change of ownership and acquisition matters in Cyprus and abroad.
Advising Dromeus Group in connection with Project Olive, a high-value, multi-jurisdictional real estate development in Greece.
Practice head
Athos Demetriou; Valentina Loizou