Chrysses Demetriades & Co Law Office has ‘strength and depth on the bench’ and always provides a ’first-class and professional response’ say clients. The department is excellently led by Michael McBride and Marion Madella. It has a wealth of knowledge of shipping legislation and ship registration in different jurisdictions and is well-placed to handle the most complex and high-value cross-border transactions. Its clientele includes some of the world’s largest ship owners and ship management companies. Furthermore, it represents several large global banks and other financial institutions and funds involved in the financing of ships. Nikoleta Kleovoulou specialises in shipping finance.
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Testimonials
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‘In-depth knowledge of the shipping environment, not just legal which is their expertise, but commercial as well. This is important for any client who seeks advice from a law firm i.e. commercial considerations to be taken into account.’
‘Knowledgeable, commercially minded, going a step forward.'
‘Marion Madella is a well-regarded shipping finance professional and gets the job done without fuss. Always on time.'
'The knowledge of the firm regarding shipping financing is exceptional and all the advice is provided on time.’
‘Nikoleta Kleovoulou is amazingly efficient and has exceptional knowledge on the shipping financing transactions.'
‘Quick feedback, 100% reliable, very experienced, good network.’
‘Big team. Very experienced. Michael McBride has long-lasting experience.’
'Marion Madella and recently also George Charalambous always take complete care of all the Cyprus law aspects of our finance transactions, so that we can be certain that transactions can be closed smoothly.'
Work highlights
Assisted several banks on all matters under Cyprus law in a financing transaction for a EUR1,740,792,336.24 loan facility.
Assisted a bank on all matters under Cyprus law in two financing transactions for EUR550,000,000 and EUR425,000,000.00.
Assisted a bank and the other lenders on all matters under Cyprus law in a transaction relating to a $298,000,000 refinancing transaction.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nikoleta Kleovoulou
Practice head
Michael McBride; Marion Madella
Other key lawyers
Nikoleta Kleovoulou; George Charalambous