Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office‘s dispute resolution team advises clients before District Courts and the Supreme Court, with a particular focus on high-profile and complex corporate and commercial litigation, criminal and regulatory investigations. The team has a successful record in handling freezing injunctions and interim procedures in arbitration and foreign court proceedings. Demetris Araouzos, with extensive corporate and commercial litigation experience for large conglomerates and high-net-worth individuals, leads the team. Exemplifying ’technical excellence’, Katia Kakoulli is a stand-out practitioner for corporate litigation and administrative, tax and public procurement law.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Yiannis Christodoulou combines sharp legal insight with calm assurance, offering practical, real-world solutions - he is approachable, composed and deeply client-oriented, making him an invaluable strategic partner.’
- ‘Charis Agapiou plays a pivotal role in managing complex legal challenges, drawing on over two decades of experience. Her dedication, thorough communication, and mastery of evolving legislation distinguish her as a key contributor to the firm’s success.’
- ‘Chrysses Demetriades & Co combines deep local knowledge with international sophistication - it offers technically sound, commercially practical advice across corporate, finance and regulatory fields and an ESG-aware culture.’
- ‘George McBride and Demetris Araouzos stand out for their clarity, strategic vision, and persuasive advocacy. Both balance technical mastery with approachability, consistently simplifying complex matters for clients and inspiring confidence through their judgment.’
- ‘The firm’s breadth of services spans multiple industries, including shipping, EU, and commercial law. By integrating new talent and retaining retired partners as consultants, it preserves institutional knowledge while remaining innovative and modern.’
- ‘The firm distinguishes itself through its sector expertise, commercial perspective, and client-entered mindset. Its collaborative structure ensures coordinated support across practice areas and consistently high-quality results.’
Key clients
- Intergaz
- T.P. Aeolian Dynamics
- G.O.C German Oncology Center
Work highlights
Represented the Liquidator of Soboh Petroleum (Cyprus) in two actions against the Electricity Authority of Cyprus concerning penalties imposed under fuel supply contracts.
Representing a Ukrainian commercial bank in multimillion-euro claims brought by bailed-in depositors following its resolution and nationalisation.
Representing the Liquidator of Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co on a wide range of issues arising from the ongoing liquidation, with the matter valued at approximately €2bn.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Demetris Araouzos
Other key lawyers
Yiannis Christodoulou; Charis Agapiou; George McBride; Katia Kakoulli; Costas Georgiades