Alexandros Economou leads a ‘knowledgeable and efficient’ team at Alexandros Economou LLC, which regularly advises banks and other financial institutions. Other clients include big international groups of companies, and it is frequently instructed by international law firms. It specialises in M&A, corporate restructurings, and joint ventures. The department receives a regular flow of mandates on corporate insolvencies and other matters spanning compliance and competition matters. It is often called upon to advise on capital markets, securitisations and private equity transactions. The practice is recommended too for its work on IP and data protection law. Recent highlights included Maria Katsikidou’s promotion to the partnership.
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The team has incredible expertise in commercial, corporate and M&A practice. They managed to preserve the team working together over many years which gives additional benefits: the team works efficiently, fast and with a terrific understanding of clients' needs.'
‘We have done a number of restructurings, including cross-border mergers and local mergers with AEllc and their professionalism and assistance has been excellent!’
‘Maria and Rebecca are proactive, problem solvers and great professionals! We trust their knowledge and expertise on any legal matter that comes up. They are always a step ahead.’
'Alexandros Economou, Maria Katsikidou and Electra Theodorou are key members of the team, and do stand out in the delivery of services.’
‘I have worked with Alexandros Economou and Maria Katsikidou. They are bright people, reliable, client-oriented and very knowledgeable. They are very professional and very nice people to work with.’
‘Steadfast legal and business advice and opinion. I was happy to see Maria Katsikidou become a partner - well deserved.’
‘The team has our back. We rely on them as if they are managers in our company.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the subject matter, with a practical focus. Alexandros Economou served as an expert witness in my case and was very calm under cross-examination. I also worked with his colleague Electra Theodorou, who is excellent.’
Key clients
- Theova UHS Enterprise Solutions Ltd
- Dufry Group
- Penta Group
- Kinross Gold Corporation
Work highlights
Advised an international group of companies in connection with the restructuring of the group and the issuance by a Cyprus group company of a 500m euro non-convertible perpetual preferred equity to investors.
Advised a Polish group of companies in connection with the restructuring of the Cypriot part of the group and various cross-border mergers the result of which was the absorption of several Polish companies by the Cyprus companies of the group.
Advised an international group of companies in connection with liquidation procedures, an internal restructuring affecting the Cyprus companies of the group and a complex exit from a joint venture.
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Practice head
Alexandros Economou
Other key lawyers
Maria Katsikidou; Electra Theodorou; Rebecca Nina Neocleous