Adept in a broad array of tax matters, including transfer pricing, property tax and VAT, as well as the tax implications of M&A, reorganisations and commercial projects, Chrysostomides Advocates & Legal Consultants‘ tax team stands out to clients for being ’responsive and knowledgeable’. The practice boasts relationships with international law firms, and is regularly active for multinational corporations and high-net-worth individuals. George Ioannou, an expert in implementing and defending tax planning structures, corporate and personal tax matters and VAT and customs duties, is at the helm of the team.
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Testimonials
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- ‘George Ioannou and Konstantinos Taramountas stand out.’
- ‘Very knowledgeable, very responsive and a very friendly team, in Cyprus international tax law issues.’
- ‘The practice is a well-organised, very responsive and knowledgeable team. We feel secure that our queries and projects will be handled with the best of care, and there is no discount in quality during all the years that we have been working together.'
- ‘George Ioannou is a very skilled and knowledgeable partner - his collaborative and responsive attitude are very important for referring our clients to the firm.'
Key clients
- Wolt Cyprus
- Tencent
- Veeva Systems
- Marsh & McLennan Companies
- FedEx Corporation
- Microsoft Corporation
- Moody's Corporation
- BRP Tax
- Mastercard
- American University of Beirut
- doValue Group
- Astrobank Public Company
Work highlights
Advising Astrobank Public Company tax on regulatory advice to a proposed disposal of all the assets and liabilities of Astrobank Public Company to Alpha Bank, valued at €235m.
Advising the American University of Beirut on multiple tax implications of its €60m investment in Cyprus, in relation to the relocation of numerous academics to Cyprus.
Advising BRP Tax, addressing Cypriot tax obligations for HNW individuals and financial institutions.
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.
Practice head
George Ioannou
Other key lawyers
Konstantinos Taramountas