
Boasting a longstanding presence on the island representing public and private companies, multinational corporations, banks, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals, Patrikios Legal‘s dispute resolution team works across litigation and arbitration, banking recovery, complex disputes, shareholder disputes and ancillary relief. Leading the team is Stavros Pavlou, a disputes veteran with extensive litigation experience; Chrysostomos Nicolaou, an expert in criminal litigation, construction law, insurance and accident claims and constitutional law; and the ’deeply involved’ Marina Hadjisoteriou, a specialist in asset recovery, commercial litigation and international arbitration. Eleni Dionysiou is a rising practitioner specialising in the enforcement of judgments and awards, construction law and complex disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team demonstrated a deep understanding of client needs and handled urgent matters under significant pressure with exceptional skill, delivering successful outcomes quickly.’
- ‘Marina Hadjisoteriou was highly responsive and pragmatic, showing great awareness of client priorities and the practical complexities of internal processes.’
- ‘Stavros Pavlou, Katerina Philippidou and Salomi Stavrou maintain excellent communication and chemistry with clients, delivering timely and effective solutions.’
- ‘The firm is defined by knowledge, experience, commitment and efficiency, providing immediate and dependable responses.’
- ‘Chrysostomos Nicolaou is intelligent and driven, while Andria Antoniou is meticulous, strategic and thorough in her approach to complex matters.’
- ‘Stavros Pavlou and Chrysostomos Nicolaou are exceptional lawyers, offering sound and reliable advice with strategic vision. Eleni Dionysiou is remarkably talented and already demonstrates mature professional judgment.’
Key clients
- Alpha Bank Cyprus
- Alpha Bank Greece
- Bank of Cyprus PLC
- Socratis Socratous
- Michael Papadopoulos LLC
- Larson LLP
- Radcliffe Chambers
- Archipel
- Peters & Peters
- Cooke, Young & Keidan
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Leading associates
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Eleni Dionysiou
Practice head
Stavros Pavlou; Chrysostomos Nicolaou; Marina Hadjisoteriou
Other key lawyers
Katerina Philippidou; Andria Antoniou; Eleni Dionysiou; Salomi Stavrou


