Europe
Corporate Law Firm of the Year
Cyprus
Symeou & Konnaris LLC is a pioneering prominent law firm which has rapidly expanded over the years, offering legal services under various jurisdiction laws across a range of practice areas. The firm is recognised in each of its core practice areas – companies section & offshore section, tax law and international tax planning, banking and finance, real estate, intellectual property and trust – and is retained on a regular basis by national and international entities in a wide range of industries. Its clients are large domestic and international entities, international law firms, well-known national and international banks, family and individual entities, financial institutions, commercial and residential real estate developers, attorneys and professionals’ accountants. The clients benefit from the firm’s ability to combine international knowledge with local experience. The advocates and legal advisers at Symeou & Konnaris LLC place great emphasis on enhancing long-standing relationships and a substantial knowledge of clients’ business. The firm operates through confidentiality, experience, professionalism, commitment and complete dedication to all clients. Its rapid expansion and the awards achieved are the direct result of the personal attention, quick response and high standards of excellence reflected in the service carried out. In regards to corporate law, the firm is recognised for its expertise in high-complex transactions and has a substantial experience
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advising on a wide range of national and cross-border transactions. It advises on all matters that are related to the registration, formation and arrangement of Cyprus entities, including companies, offshore banking units, offshore trusts, partnerships and representative officers of overseas corporations. Symeou & Konnaris LLC also deals with the regulatory framework which covers offshore related activities, as well as advising on the operation of offshore entities, including the substantial tax advantages and other benefits which derive from Cyprus legislation and double tax treaties. Panikos Symeou, co-founder and managing partner of Symeou & Konnaris LLC, head of the corporate department, advises on the firm’s corporate management as well as on companies’ formation and international trust. He advises international clients on all investment management related matters. He is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association, the International Tax Planning Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Christakis Konnaris, co-founder and managing partner of Symeou & Konnaris LLC, focuses particularly on the governing of offshore related activities, as well as the operation and formation of offshore entities. He is also an expert on providing advice on tax planning formation of offshore companies. He is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association and the International Tax Planning Association.
Spyrou Kyprianou 61 4003, Limassol, Cyprus + 357 25 818400 + 357 25 355559 info@sklaw-firm.com www.sklaw-firm.com
Global 100 – 2015
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