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.

Rankings and recognition

Several legal directories list the firm in their Cyprus rankings. The Legal 500 has included the firm in various categories. IFLR1000 has profiled its financial and corporate work. Chambers and Partners has also ranked the firm and certain lawyers in its Europe and Global directories.

Governance

Elias Neocleous & Co. LLC is registered as a limited liability company under Cypriot law. The firm is led by managing partner Elias Neocleous and a group of equity partners. According to available information, the organisation employs more than 140 lawyers and legal professionals.

Notable developments

Following its establishment, the firm has participated in advisory work concerning EU-related regulatory frameworks, including data protection compliance, financial regulation, and matters involving EU institutions. It has also been involved in cross-border disputes and transactional work for clients operating in multiple jurisdictions.