Cyprus

Our Cyprus law firm was founded in 2006 as Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis & Co and in 2009 merged with Harney Westwood & Riegels to become the first international law firm in Cyprus. The office now has more than 10 qualified lawyers. For reasons related to local laws and regulations the Cyprus office trades under the name Harneys Aristodemou Loizides Yiolitis, however is increasingly becoming known as simply Harneys.
 
As one of the top Cyprus law firms, we are committed to fast, reliable and commercial astute legal services and as a result our lawyers are consistently recommended by leading independent legal directories such as Legal 500, Chambers and Partners, IFLR 1000, Citywealth and Who’s Who among others.

Our lawyers in Cyprus provide high quality legal services in a range of corporate practice areas.
 
Banking & Finance – We have extensive experience in banking and finance law and are regularly instructed by lenders and borrowers in high value international transactions. Clients include leading financial institutions such as J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse, VTB, Raiffeisen Bank International, EBRD, Credit Agricole, Merrill Lynch BOC, Unicredit, and the Reserve Bank of India, as well as leading international law firms including but not limited to Magic Circle firms. Individuals in our firm are rated by international directories as some of the jurisdiction's leading banking & finance lawyers.
 
Corporate – We assist international clients with matters ranging from incorporation and compliance to IPOs in foreign regulated markets. Our corporate lawyers also advise on complex corporate and corporate governance issues including the rights and liabilities of shareholders and directors, and we act as back office advisors to leading litigators seeking in-depth analysis of corporate matters in Cyprus. Individuals in our firm are rated by international directories as some of the jurisdiction's leading corporate lawyers.
 
Financial Services – We advise individual and corporate clients before the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission and offering legal advice to clients dealing in investment and financial services.
 
Mergers & Acquisitions – Our significant depth of experience on cross border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures makes us a leading team in Cyprus for M&A.
 
Insolvency – The firm has a reputation for providing accurate, clear and timely advice to liquidators as well as lenders seeking to enforce or protect their rights in insolvency proceedings including cross border insolvency issues.
 
Tax – We provide comprehensive advice on complex cross-border tax issues, and assist clients in structuring of cross border mergers, corporate and private client matters with a view to tax optimization.
 
Private Client – We work alongside clients to achieve asset protection and estate planning involving the set up of Cyprus International Trusts.
 
Private Equity and Funds – We advise private equity investment firms and assist with private equity consulting and funds. A Cyprus lawyer will help you set up a private equity fund, including but not limited to international collective investment schemes.

Contact Pavlos Aristodemou for more on Cyprus.