Routinely working with some of the largest global private equity houses and international law firms, Georgiades & Pelides LLC advises clients in proceedings before the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition, across merger control filings and in daily competition law and antitrust advice. Bringing a ‘profound knowledge of competition law’ and an expertise in merger control, competition law, M&A and corporate governance, Nicholas Pelides co-leads the team alongside M&A and corporate specialist Marios Pelides.
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- ‘Nicholas Pelides stands out for his compassion, attention to detail and the genuine care he shows. He is quick to provide thoughtful solutions and makes clients feel fully supported throughout the process.'
- ‘A law firm with great experience and knowledge of competition law - high-performance and always available to assist and work efficiently on tight deadlines.’
- ‘Nicholas Pelides has profound knowledge of competition law. He provides business-oriented advice, acts proactively and efficiently and delivers work of the highest standard.’
- ‘They exhibit great strength in merger control filings in Cyprus and are easy to work with.'
- ‘Distinguished for its expertise in complex transactions, this team combines experience with responsiveness and sector insight.’
- ‘Super responsive, quick, and gives practical advice. A go-to for Cyprus merger notifications.’
Key clients
- Blackstone
- William Grant & Sons
- KKR
- Lloyd’s Register Group
- Vinge
- Freshfields
- Clifford Chance
- Kirkland and Ellis
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
- Saint Gobain
- CNP Assurances Group
- “The Ethniki” Hellenic General Insurance Company
Work highlights
Advised Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, acting as international counsel for a private equity firm, regarding the preparation and submission of a merger control notification in relation to acquisition of sole control of Osttra Group Ltd.
Represented Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle Farmers in administrative court proceedings challenging a decision by the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition, which imposed fines of approximately €1.6m for alleged unfair pricing and trading conditions concerning certain products.
Advised Macfarlanes LLP, acting as international counsel for William Grant & Sons Investments Limited, regarding the preparation and submission of a merger control notification in relation to acquisition sole control of The Famous Grouse brand.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Marios Pelides; Nicholas Pelides
Other key lawyers
Konstantinos Efthymiades