Georgiades & Pelides LLC‘s dispute resolution team represents foreign governments, international financial institutions, global insurers, tech companies and corporate and private clients. The team is noted for its ability in securing interim relief and strategic litigation planning and in debt recovery, banking negligence proceedings and international arbitration. 'Seasoned expert' Nicos Georgiades, at the helm of the team, is experienced in international disputes, shareholders’ disputes, corporate fraud, breaches of trust and fiduciary duties proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nicos Georgiades is highly knowledgeable and persuasive.’
- ‘A high-quality disputes team combining advocacy strength with strategic insight and deep understanding of the Cypriot business environment.’
- ‘Nicos Georgiades is a seasoned expert in civil fraud, and George Charalambous stands out in banking and financial disputes.’
- ‘Sotos Kasinos is approachable, innovative, and attentive to clients’ needs.’
- ‘Nicos Georgiades is pragmatic and well-connected in the courts, while Sotos Kasinos demonstrates deep legal understanding and precision in his written work.’
- ‘A friendly and commercially minded firm with experienced lawyers who understand client priorities.’
Key clients
- Hellenic Bank Public Company
- Themis Portfolio Management
- Central Bank of Cyprus
- Pancyprian Insurance
- Hellenic Alico Life Insurance Co
- Bank of Cyprus Public Company
- Cyprus Popular Bank Public Co
- O1 Group Limited
- G.N. Terminal Enterprises
- The Cyprus Development Bank Public Company
- National Bank of Greece
- Alpha Bank
Work highlights
Representing a foreign audit firm in a $3bn professional negligence claim filed against it.
Overturned a first instance decision in a Court of Appeal judgement that reinforced key principles of contract law.
Obtained a mandamus prerogative order from the Supreme Court compelling the Registrar of Companies to register changes in a company despite its inability to comply with the Registrar’s formal requirements.
Practice head
Nicos Georgiades
Other key lawyers
George Charalambous; Sotos Kasinos