Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ dispute resolution team advises clients across commercial and corporate litigation, alternative dispute resolution, banking disputes, constitutional, public, administrative and EU law, employment disputes and the gaming and tech sectors and IP litigation. At the helm is George Mountis, deeply experienced in advising on high-profile contentious corporate mandates, multijurisdictional cases for the issuance of freezing injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal and Anton Piller orders and shareholder disputes. Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis, handling cross-border disputes involving fraud, misrepresentation, negligence, breach of duties and shareholders’ disputes, and Dimitris Papapolyviou, an expert in breach of contract, debt recovery and libel litigation, bolster the team’s overall disputes ability.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis and George Mountis bring strategic insight and business acumen, supported by efficient, well-prepared associates.’
- ‘They are available, quick, and to the point, always focused on client needs. The firm advises against unnecessary litigation, preferring practical and cost-efficient resolutions.’
- ‘Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis and George Mountis demonstrate creativity, agility, and strong commercial awareness. Their result-oriented mindset and innovative thinking set them apart in complex matters.’
- ‘They provide practical, steady guidance and maintain hands-on engagement with local courts. Their approach ensures efficiency and consistency in every case.’
- ‘An excellent team with depth across many sectors, delivering consistent quality and insight. One of the few firms in Cyprus offering true multidisciplinary expertise.’
- ‘George Mountis excels in strategy and litigation tactics, while Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis, Christodoulos Christodoulou and Dimitris Papapolyviou stand out for their reliability, efficiency and deep knowledge.’
Key clients
- Republic of Argentina
- Société Générale Bank Cyprus
- Astrobank Public Company
- Electricity Authority Cyprus
- doValue Cyprus
- Cyprus Asset Management Company
- Housing Finance Corporation
- EKO Gas
- R.A.M. Oil Cyprus
- Wargaming Group
- Hellenic Petroleum Group
- British Airways PLC
Work highlights
Representing the Republic of Argentina in common law proceedings in Cyprus for the recognition and enforcement of a $16bn judgment of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Representing a group of companies on a multijurisdictional €360m fraud claim against 79 natural and legal persons.
Representing two Czech businessmen and their companies in a €500m fraud and conspiracy case.
Lawyers
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Practice head
George Mountis
Other key lawyers
Victoria-Zoi Papagiannis; Christodoulos Christodoulou; Dimitris Papapolyviou