AI Issue 4 2018 - John Harrison & Company

Acquisition International - Issue 4 2018 67 G. Vrikis & Associates LLC is a rapidly expanding and prominent law firm in Cyprus. We profile the company before catching up with Managing Partner Mr. George Vrikis as we look to gain a further insight into the company’s success. stablished in 2015 by Managing Partner George Vrikis, G. Vrikis & Associates has been focused in providing high level legal advice to its clients and expanding its international profile and clientele, whilst at the same time maintaining a prompt, pro-active and family-office approach for its clients. Amongst the firm, there is a number of experienced and knowledgeable professionals, all of whom can provide timely professional assistance to customers and answer any queries they may have. Embedded in the company ethos is the desire to provide tailor-made solutions to individual clients, and understand and incorporate the business element of each transactions, adapting the solutions to each client’s special circumstances. Proud of its achievements, the team takes pride in its extensive and ever-expanding client base, as this ranges from private individuals to multinational organisations and government bodies. Having gained experience from being involved with a wealth of both international and Cyprus-based clients, the team is providing its law firm with the edge required to anticipate its clients’ needs and requirements, fulfilling these before they even arise. Furthermore, G. Vrikis & Associates LLC is highly active in a broad field of legal and consulting services, and specialises in the areas of Corporate & Commercial Law, Corporate & Commercial Litigation, International Tax Planning, Banking & Finance, Trusts & Estate Planning, Real Estate Law, Immigration & Citizenship, Administrative Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property Law. George tells us what the team’s approach is when undertaking a new client, and discusses how he ensures right from the start his team will provide a solution which will meet the needs of the client and achieve their desired outcome. “Here at G. Vrikis & Associates, our policy is to provide all our clients with high level, timely and cost- efficient advice and assistance, whilst at the same time maintaining a personal approach and handling to each individual case or transaction with strict confidentiality, setting the foundations for long-term business relations. Our success has been attributed to the hard work and dedication of our entire team, which is passionate for its field of expertise, and the high degree of professionalism which the law firm of G. Vrikis & Associates LLC exercises at all times.” Company: G. Vrikis & Associates LLC Contact: George Vrikis Address: Corner of Makarios Avenue and Ayias Elenis 36, Galaxias Commercial Building, Block B, 4th Floor, Office 404, Nicosia, 1061, Cyprus Phone: 0035722261 777 Website: www.vrikislegal.com LegallyFocused and RelationshipDriven E 1804AI25 Being able to provide excellent customer service alongside producing exceptional results is crucial to the success of the firm, as George explains that a lot of business comes through word of mouth, and so it is vital that the client is impressed with both the process and the result. “Operating within this industry means our business relies heavily on word-of-mouth introductions from highly satisfied clients, which is why we take active steps to ensure that all clients are served by the firm to the highest standard.” George is keen to emphasise that pleasing the client is at the heart of the company’s business, and he believes that this is an essential attribute for a team to possess in order to be a success throughout the legal industry. He comments on this aspect of the business before telling us what techniques he uses to ensure that is staff have the right attitude towards their clients. In order to succeed in this industry, the legal team must be dedicated to the client and understand their specific requirements and end-goals, as well as being able to take pro-active steps to ensure the client is protected. Staff must also show a capacity to think outside the box and offer the client solutions, whilst at the same time keeping themselves up-to- date on developments on a global scale. Integral to the firm is the fact that our team is made up of highly engaged professionals, and we always aim to engage them in social activities under the auspices of the firm. We have found out that these social occasions are extremely helpful, both in terms of team-building but also as a way to de- stress after a prolonged period of intensive work. Also, we actively encourage employees to bounce of ideas of each other, which generally leads to both a faster learning curve and also more creative solutions being found for specific problems faced. Looking to build on its achievements, the law firm of G. Vrikis & Associates maintains a well-established network of international lawyers worldwide, with which the cooperation ensures that its clients receive timely and efficient legal and consulting assistance throughout the globe. Ultimately, G. Vrikis & Associates, through its dedicated, diligent and timely work, has achieved to be trusted by international clients and law firms and is enjoying a reputation as an efficient, reliable and cost-effective partner. Legally Focused and Relationship Driven