C. D. Messios L.L.C.: Expert legal and advisory services

We serve a diverse client base locally and internationally, offering expert legal and advisory services to individuals and corporations engaged in complex commercial transactions across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Our firm specialises in servicing commercial clients in all their activities.

Corporate & Commercial

We provide comprehensive advice on mergers & acquisitions, asset and corporate sales, corporate restructuring, project finance and related legal and tax matters. We assist with the buying and selling of assets, shares and corporations, as well as guiding clients through public listings on global exchanges. Our expertise extends to corporate structuring, asset and project finance and investments in clean energy, high tech, real estate and various service sectors.

Financial Services

We represent financial institutions, regulated Forex traders, hedge funds and licensed collective investment schemes. Our team advises on regulatory compliance, CySEC applications and matters before the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.

Wealth & Asset Management and Planning

Our services include asset management, tax structuring and estate planning for High Net Worth Individuals. We provide guidance on trusts, corporate structures, wills and other wealth management tools to optimise tax strategies and ensure long-term planning for dependents.

Inward Investment in Cyprus

We advise real estate investors on structuring, financing and developing investments in Cyprus. Our firm has extensive experience in navigating the regulatory processes involved in such investments.

Litigation & Arbitration

Our litigation practice covers complex cross-border disputes, including shareholder and investor conflicts, insolvency, contractual matters, director liability, white-collar crime and wrongful investments. We also have a strong track record in handling construction and engineering disputes and represent clients in both local and international arbitrations.

Sanctions

We advise on EU and UN sanctions, particularly for businesses dealing with entities or individuals subject to sanctions or those with investments in the Russian Federation. We also handle submissions to the Advisory Committee on Economic Sanctions (SEOK) and the Unit for the Implementation of Sanctions in the Financial Sector (MEK).

Shipping Litigation

We have been involved in a number of high-profile cases and are well-versed in the necessary coordination with other jurisdictions to handle arrests of vessels on behalf of lenders, aggrieved owners seafarers and other persons having the necessary standing.

Executive Migration

We assist clients with staff who wish to settle and work here and can provide solutions for residence under the various regimes applicable for third country nationals wishing to live and work in Cyprus.

Fiduciary & Trustee Services

We provide a broad range of fiduciary services, including:

• Banking and payment services
• Fund management and administration
• Dividend distribution
• Escrow services
• Trust structuring and administration
• Advice on Substance and presence in Cyprus

Company Formation & Administration Services

We handle the entire process of company formation in Cyprus and internationally.

Our services include:

• Registered office and company secretarial services
• Nominee services and directorships
• Maintenance of statutory registers and filing of returns
• Share capital registration and corporate resolutions
• UBO registry filings

Tax Services

Our tax services include:

• Tax planning for individuals and corporations
• Structuring to minimise tax exposure
• Advice on utilising double tax treaties

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