The large team at Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office handles a varied caseload covering international and local cases in all areas of civil and commercial law. With Demetris Araouzos at the helm, it is often instructed to appear in appeals before the Supreme Court, and to advise on cases with a significant international dimension. Noteworthy too is the fact that the group regularly advises on matters which involve parallel proceedings in another jurisdiction. It has a successful track record of handling freezing injunctions and other interim procedures, often in the context of high-value arbitration or foreign court proceedings. The versatile team regularly acts in enforcement and recognition proceedings of foreign arbitral awards and court decisions. Katia Kakoulli plays a pivotal role in the department. Kakoulli often works with international law firms on arbitration matters. She has considerable experience in other areas, including corporate litigation and administrative cases.
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Testimonials
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‘Chrysses Demetriades is a firm with a very strong dispute resolution expertise and track record. They prepare meticulously for every litigation matter, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. Their ability to combine legal intelligence with a human approach is what makes them stand out, I would say.’
‘Katia Kakoulli is a true professional and a charming person. She has a natural ability to make clients feel heard and supported throughout the litigation process. Katia is also an exceptional manager and leads the team very effectively.’
'Their services are of high quality and they hold a perfect track record related to dispute resolution in the field of banking law (which is an increasingly complex field in Cyprus).’
‘The litigation department resolves disputes in a timely and effective manner through prompt assistance and sound legal advice. In our opinion, they have the expertise to handle complex and urgent issues and they have the experience in a wide variety of claims and disputes.'
- 'We would like to point out the valuable contribution of Mrs Charis Agapiou which is playing a pivotal role in managing, overcoming and resolving several legal issues including issues arising from new legislation.’
‘Professionalism, attention to detail, knowledge.’
‘Experienced, well organised, well prepared for hearings.’
- 'Demetris Araouzos - a genuine leader in his field. Polyvios Panayides - a rising star, particularly in international arbitration circles.'
Key clients
- Soboh Petroleum Company Limited (SPCL) through its Liquidator
Work highlights
Successfully represented the liquidator of Soboh Petroleum (Cyprus) Ltd (SPCL), a supplier of the heavy fuel oil and gasoil used by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), in two substantial actions.
Acting in a case against the Ministry of Energy Commerce Industry and Tourism by which the latter refused to sign a subsidy contract for a wind power project.
Advising the liquidator of Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co Ltd on a wide range of issues during the liquidation proceedings.
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Practice head
Demetris Araouzos
Other key lawyers
Katia Kakoulli; Charis Agapiou; Polyvios Panayides