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We are pleased to announce our outstanding rankings for 2025. For another consecutive year our firm has been ranked as a Top Tier firm in Cyprus by The Legal 500 EMEA Guide for 2025 and several of our team members are recognised as leading lawyers in various areas.

The Legal 500 is one of the world’s largest and most reputable legal directories. It analyses and assesses the capabilities and strengths of law firms across the world, in over 150 jurisdictions, provides the most prestigious and comprehensive worldwide coverage on recommended Law firms.

Firm’s Recognition

We are proud to be ranked Tier 1 in Real Estate & Construction and Tier 2 in Dispute Resolution, Banking & Finance, and Commercial, Corporate & M&A. This recognition reflects the outstanding work our team continues to provide for our clients in Cyprus and globally.

Several of our team members have been recognised as Leading Individuals in their respective fields; namely, Andreas Erotocritou as a Leading Partner in Dispute Resolution, Alexis Erotocritou as a Leading Partner in Real Estate/ Construction, Banking & Finance, and Commercial, Corporate & M&A, Grigoris Sarlidis as Next Generation Partner in Banking & Finance, Dafni Loizou as a Leading Associate in Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Georgia Demou as Leading Associate in Real Estate & Construction and Maria Papatheodoulou as a Leading Associate in Banking & Finance.

More information regarding our firm and the 2025 rankings by The Legal 500 can be found further below but also at the link here. 

Real Estate & Construction

The firm received an outstanding award as it has been recognised as one of the six Tier 1 firms in Cyprus in the real estate sector for another consecutive year. Alexis Erotocritou has been recognised as Leading Partner and Georgia Demou as Leading Associate.

Commentary from the directory

The ‘meticulous and experienced’ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC has ’very smart and tough negotiators’. Alexis Erotocritou leads the practice, which continues to be involved in some of the most sizeable and high-profile deals on the island. It acts for both sellers and buyers on a range of commercial and residential sales. The group regularly cooperates with the largest real estate companies in Cyprus and abroad. In addition, it routinely works with leading international law firms, large local and international corporations, UHNWIs and banks on a wide range of real estate matters. The group has represented many Chinese, Russian and other third-country nationals in multimillion transactions with some of the largest real estate companies in Cyprus. Georgia Demou is another key member of the department and is particularly noted for her work with investors and buyers of residential units in Cyprus.

Some testimonials include:

• ‘Dedicated and meticulous, A.G. Erotocritou LLC made the real estate negotiation process smooth and stress-free. I strongly recommend them to any business looking for high-quality legal representation in property matters.’
• ‘The people involved are highly passionate, energetic and simply love what they do. They are extremely capable and have many years of experience. Also their personal approach with clients is unique. Alexis Erotocritou has excellent management skills.’
• 'This legal practice is unique for its exceptional responsiveness, professionalism, and client-centred approach. The team's expertise, clear communication, and personal touch make complex legal matters accessible, setting them apart from more transactional firms.'
• ‘This practice stands out for its client-centric approach and ability to quickly grasp the nuances of complex legal matters. The team is highly responsive, ensuring that clients receive timely advice and support, which is critical in fast-paced environments.' 

Dispute Resolution

According to the independent assessment provided by The Legal 500, the firm's Dispute Resolution department was recognised as one of the leading practices in the country, being ranked at Tier 2. Andreas Erotocritou has been recognised as one of the Leading Partners of the sector. 

Commentary from the directory

The ‘highly responsive’ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC,  is ’very commercial and efficient’. Head of practice Andreas Erotocritou is renowned for his handling of a range of complex litigation and arbitration matters. Erotocritou is often sought after for his experience on some of the most complex and high-value disputes in Cyprus. The firm regularly advises on cross-border corporate and commercial disputes, asset recovery cases, and major injunctions. Antreas Koualis is skilled at advising on complicated corporate insolvencies and restructurings. Koualis is often involved in large-scale litigation and is also recommended for his work on freezing orders.

Some testimonials include:

• 'A terrific team of talented, hardworking, and proactive lawyers. Their support in Cyprus is invaluable. The depth of this dispute practice and the high quality of their work product make them my top choice. Additionally, their teamwork is exceptional and you can sense that they are all happy to be working together.'
• 'Knowledgeable professionals with a great attitude towards the assigned tasks.'
• 'They are a great dispute practice in Cyprus with stand-out lawyers. Accordingly, they are involved in significant cases and are our first port of call for any Cypriot-related matters. You know that you will receive excellent service from people who are nice to work with.' 
• 'All staff, especially Mr Andreas Erotocritou and Andreas Koualis, are focused on finding the most appropriate approach to handle a case. They handle each case in a cost-efficient way and avoid unnecessary work.'

Banking & Finance

The firm was once again recognised as one of the leading firms in Cyprus in this practice area, ranked at Tier 2. Alexis Erotocritou has been recognised as Leading Partner, Grigoris Sarlidis as Next Generation Partner and Maria Papatheodoulou as Leading Associate.

Commentary from the directory

The ‘highly professional’ team at A.G Erotocritou LLC handles various large-scale and high-value projects. It frequently works with many international law firms. Other key clients include corporate clients, conglomerates and numerous large tech companies. It is particularly skilled at advising on regulatory matters. Recently, the firm has been busy advising on large restructurings, and other matters spanning securitisations and derivatives. It frequently acts as escrow agent on large transactions and is recommended for its experience in capital markets work. Practice head Alexis Erotocritou is vastly experienced in a wide array of banking and finance transactions. Grigoris Sarlidis has substantial expertise in financial services and products and heads the financial services department at the firm.

Some testimonials include:

• ‘A.G Erotocritou LLC Regulatory team is an incredibly skilled team, always available, always on top of any regulatory news and with a great rapport with and visibility over the views of the regulator, CySEC. I trust the team completely.’
• ‘I have worked with Alexis and his associate Maria, who have been very professional and their work has been to the highest standards in every case. The exceptional knowledge and service of Alexis Erotocritou and his team are much appreciated in specific projects and day-to-day work. Besides Alexis Erotocritou, Maria Papatheodoulou is great to work with.’
• ‘Grigoris Sarlidis is a highly skilled and experienced regulatory lawyer. He is always available, and always delivers on time and in a very commercial fashion. We can trust him with any legal issues knowing he will find the most suitable solution to any problem.’
• 'I work closely with Alexis Erotocritou and Maria Papatheodoulou. Alexis is one of the most trusted persons, and professionals you can delegate to and entrust the most sophisticated and sensitive and complex matters to, and you can feel secure about the results. Maria is a great lawyer with very big potential.’

Commercial, Corporate & M&A

The firm for another consecutive year is ranked Tier 2. Alexis Erotocritou has been recognised as Leading Partner and Dafni Loizou as Leading Associate in Cyprus.

Commentary from the directory

Clients of A.G Erotocritou LLC remark that they ‘particularly value the responsiveness, attention to detail, and proactive approach’.  The team is perceived as ’always being one step ahead’. Alexis Erotocritou heads the ‘professional and dedicated’ offering, which is currently handling numerous large-scale projects. It frequently handles the restructuring of large groups of companies and is often the preferred counsel for leading banks and conglomerates to advise on a whole host of regulatory matters. The practice acts as escrow agent on substantial deals. Other members of the department who have been singled out for praise are Grigoris Sarlidis, Maria Papatheodoulou and Dafni Loizou.

Some testimonials include:

• ‘The team is able to work on the most complex tasks and approach them with deep understanding, knowledge and attention to detail.’
• 'Alexis is one of the most trusted persons, professionals you can delegate to and entrust the most sophisticated, sensitive and complex matter to, and you can feel secure about the results. Dafni has vast experience from working in London and adds great value to the team. She is a very smart and innovative person.’
• 'Alexis Erotocritou and Dafni Loizou are very knowledgeable, approachable and efficient. Alexis has vast experience in corporate and financing transactions and Dafni’s in-depth knowledge from working at a City law firm for a number of years was very well noted and received. All team members have experience in relevant transactions and are very commercial.'
• 'Alexis Erotocritou deserves special mention for his exceptional insight and ability to explain complex matters in a clear, accessible way, making even the most challenging situations easier to navigate.’