Ioannis John Neocleous
John Neocleous is a Barrister at Law since 1997. His practice is concentrated in international legal matters and since his call to the Cyprus Bar, he represented clients in over 45 countries worldwide. Mr. Neocleous practices in all areas of European commercial litigation and offshore company registration. His practice covers disputes involving double taxation treaties, contractual disputes, fraud and conspiracy, winding up of companies, asset tracing, collection procedures and various intellectual property matters involving copyright and trade-mark infringement and passing off. During the last 9 years Mr. Neocleous represented a diverse range of clients including:
- European Governments in commercial and litigation disputes
- Multinational Companies operating in Eastern Europe
- Major International Corporations
- Embassies and Consulates
- Foreign financial institutions
- Individuals
Mr. John Neocleous brings a solutions-oriented approach to his practice, which focuses on the resolution of highly complex commercial issues. He also acted as litigation counsel before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasburg, and various international tribunals.
Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, Mr. Neocleous taught International Criminal Law and Human Rights at the University of Sussex, UK and acted as associate Counsel for several law firms in Europe, Canada and the United States.
Education
- LL.B.(Honours), University Of East Anglia, UK
- Diploma in EU Law, European University Institute, Italy
- Master of Philosophy (International Criminal Law), University of Sussex, UK
Memberships
- Member of the Cyprus Bar Association
- Member of the Council of the Bars and Law Societies of Europe