Elias Neocleous
Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC is a Cypriot law firm headquartered in Limassol. It maintains several offices in Cyprus and is associated with advisory or representative offices in other European jurisdictions. The firm provides legal services across a range of corporate, regulatory, and dispute-related matters.
History
The firm was formed in 2017 following the restructuring of the earlier practice Andreas Neocleous & Co, which had been active in Cyprus for several decades. The reorganisation resulted in a new legal entity led by Elias Neocleous, who previously served as managing partner of the predecessor firm.The earlier firm had developed client relationships in various international markets, including Eastern Europe and Russia. After the establishment of the new entity, the practice continued to advise on cross-border transactions, regulatory issues, and corporate structuring involving multiple jurisdictions.
Ownership and media interests
The managing partner, Elias Neocleous, is also the owner of the English-language Cypriot newspaper Cyprus Mail. He acquired the newspaper in 2020 following a period of financial difficulty at the publication.Offices
The firm’s offices are located in Limassol, Nicosia, and Paphos. Through affiliated arrangements, it also maintains a presence in Brussels, Prague, Budapest, and Zurich. The Brussels office’s activities include work relating to EU competition and regulatory matters.The Limassol premises also host the Honorary Consulate of Portugal in Cyprus.
Practice areas
The firm’s areas of practice include corporate and commercial law, financial services regulation, tax, intellectual property, employment law, data protection, banking and finance, dispute resolution, and EU law. Reported activities include work on cross-border investment structures, licensing applications for regulated entities, financial compliance matters, and civil or commercial disputes.Members of the firm periodically contribute commentary on Cypriot legal developments in professional publications and industry materials.