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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- ‘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.’
- ‘Nicholas Pelides delivers expert, balanced advice with urgency and care, blending legal precision with commercial insight for effective outcomes.’
- ‘The team provides an excellent client experience through consistent professionalism and efficiency.’
- ‘Pelides & Georgiades combine strong legal expertise with practical, client-centred service. Their use of modern tools and collaborative approach ensures clarity and confidence.’
- ‘Nicholas Pelides stands out for his empathy, accuracy and commitment. He builds trust through honest, thoughtful guidance and practical problem-solving.’
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
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