High-stakes redundancies, terminations, internal investigations, the employment aspects of M&A and contentious employment matters are among what Georgiades & Pelides LLC‘s employment team specialises in. International law firms, financial institutions, multinationals and domestic companies comprise the team’s main client base. Noted for being a ’trusted adviser’, Nicholas Pelides, focusing on merger control and competition law, M&A and company corporate governance and employment, leads the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm distinguishes itself through expertise, accessibility and consistency, offering clear, actionable advice and maintaining strong client trust.’
- 'The team is professional, responsive and results driven, offering practical, tailored solutions with genuine client focus and speed.’
- ‘Nicholas Pelides stands out for his empathy, accuracy and commitment. He builds trust through honest, thoughtful guidance and practical problem-solving.’
- ‘Nicholas Pelides is a trusted adviser - sharp, ethical and commercially minded, combining precision, foresight and transparency in every engagement.’
- ‘The firm provides dependable, personal service marked by attention to detail, deep knowledge and fast turnaround.’
- ‘Pelides & Georgiades combine strong legal expertise with practical, client-centred service. Their use of modern tools and collaborative approach ensures clarity and confidence.’
Key clients
- PHC Franchised Restaurants Public Lixil Group European University Cyprus Wargaming Group Nuvei Limited FEDEX EXPRESS (CYPRUS) Bolt Technology OÜ Chevron Corporation Qatar Airways Moody’s Corporation Phoenix Tower International Totalenergies Palta Valaris Gambling.com
Work highlights
Advising PHC Franchised Restaurants Public as retained counsel on a broad range of employment law matters.
Advised a senior executive on his departure from the role of CEO of a startup company following its acquisition by a third-party buyer.
Advised Gambling.com on the application of Cyprus transfer of undertaking (TUPE) legislation in connection with a corporate transaction.
Practice head
Nicholas Pelides
Other key lawyers
Konstantinos Efthymiadis; Anna Christina Charalambidou