Chrysostomos Nicolaou is the Head of the Litigation Department at Patrikios Legal, with over 30 years of experience in a wide-range of claims and disputes. His main areas of expertise are commercial and criminal litigation, construction law, insurance and accident claims, property and administration of estates, labour law, administrative and constitutional law. He represents clients in complex dispute resolution cases, including insolvency procedures of key companies in major industries and shareholders in internal company disputes on numerous local and worldwide interlocutory injunctions.

A registered mediator with the Registry of Commercial & Civil Mediators of the Cyprus Ministry of Justice and Order, Chrysostomos is also accredited by the ADR as a Civil & Commercial Mediator since 2014. He has issued numerous publications and actively partakes in international conferences and meetings while also participating as a spokesperson, such as in the Abu Dhabi Global Market Conference in the United Arab Emirates in February 2025, where he presented the latest aspects of Dispute Resolution in the Middle East.

Chrysostomos is continuously recognised by renowned global legal directories in the top tier for legal work in Cyprus. He has been recognised by the Chambers & Partners (Europe edition) and he is placed in The Legal 500 Leading Partners, which highlights individuals who are the strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike. The below are some Chambers quotes and client reviews received:

“Chrysostomos Nicolaou has consistently demonstrated unparalleled expertise and strategic acumen in handling our legal matters. His deep industry knowledge has been invaluable.”

“Chrysostomos Nicolaou is an enormously experienced litigator and ably heads the litigation department.”