Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm

Founder and Managing Director of Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm

Mrs. Andria Papageorgiou is a holder of an LLB, LLM, LPC (all from UK universities and professional institutions), CySEC Advance Certificate, and CySEC AML Certificate. She is also an Accredited Mediator for Commercial and Banking Disputes. Recently, she was also elected as a member of the Financial Services Committee of the Cyprus Bar Association. A decade before founding Andria Papageorgiou Law Firm, she held a key position as a Senior Associate Lawyer in top-tier law firms serving high net-worth individuals and corporations, as well as holding key managerial positions reaching the highest position of Chief of Legal and Compliance Department in various Fintech Group of Companies (i.e. forex, crypto and payments industries), leading the legal teams of the relevant Groups, resolving complex legal issues daily.

During her early steps in legal practice, Mrs. Papageorgiou has appeared in Court in all jurisdictions of Cyprus. She has acted on behalf of high-profile sponsors reviewing and composing high net-worth sponsorship contracts for reputable La Liga football teams, as well as for Trading, White Label, IP and Domain License, Technology, Liquidity, and Marketing agreements with online and media giants such as Google, Amazon, Bloomberg, etc.

Furthermore, Mrs. Papageorgiou has demonstrated exemplary leadership in orchestrating a multi-million-dollar merger between two financial conglomerates. Her contributions were integral, overseeing legal and regulatory compliance due diligence while adhering to stringent timelines. She also spearheaded the acquisition of investment firms and Securities Dealer licensed entities across key jurisdictions such as Cyprus, Comoros, Malaysia (Labuan), Seychelles, Mauritius, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, representing various multi-licensed Groups, providing financial services.

Mrs. Papageorgiou’s remarkable achievements extend to her instrumental role in obtaining licenses for Securities Dealer entities in Seychelles and Mauritius, as well as Investment Firms in the United Kingdom, Cyprus, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Singapore, and South Africa. Notably, in 2023, she led the successful licensing process for one of the pioneering Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASP) in Cyprus, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

She is a member of the Cyprus Bar Association with more than 10 years of experience. Her main areas of practice are Regulatory Compliance (i.e. AML, MiFID, MiCA, etc.), Licensing (in CY, EU, and offshore countries), Mergers and Acquisitions, Property Law (i.e. Real Estate), Data Protection Law, Business Law, Company and Commercial Law, Corporate Law (i.e. incorporation of a company), Employment Law, Intellectual Property Law, Family Office Services, and Banking Law.

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Cyprus Bar Association Limassol Bar Association Cyprus Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution International Compliance Association Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission International Lawyers Network International Compliance Professionals Association Cyprus VAT Association Women in Law - Vienna

Andria G. Papageorgiou pursued her legal education at prestigious institutions in the United Kingdom. She obtained her LLB degree in Law from the University of Sheffield Hallam, where she gained a strong foundation in legal principles and practices. Building on her LLB, she furthered her academic development by pursuing an LLM LPC (Legal Practice Course) at The University of Law, Bristol. This specialized double postgraduate program equipped her with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge necessary for a successful career in the legal profession. Her academic journey reflects her dedication to excellence and her commitment to becoming a proficient legal practitioner.

Subsequently, she pursued a path of continuous professional development by participating in a series of specialized courses and certifications. Notably, she completed the "Leading People and Teams Specialization" offered by the University of Michigan, which honed her leadership and team management skills.

Moreover, she furthered her expertise in compliance matters through the completion of the "What is Compliance" course provided by the University of Pennsylvania, showcasing her dedication to staying well-versed in regulatory practices.

Additionally, she obtained accreditation as a Mediator and Conciliator, demonstrating her commitment to alternative dispute resolution methods. She is officially registered in the Registry of the Ministry of Justice and Public Order, which attests to her credentials as a skilled mediator and conciliator.

Furthermore, she pursued a course to become an Arbitrator, adding yet another dimension to her repertoire of dispute resolution capabilities.

In the realm of financial regulatory compliance, she acquired the prestigious CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) Advanced and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) certificates, underscoring her proficiency in financial regulations and AML compliance.

Notably, she also obtained the AML certificate from the International Compliance Association (ICA), reinforcing her dedication to maintaining the highest standards of anti-money laundering practices.

Her commitment to continuous education and diverse certifications exemplifies her drive to remain at the forefront of legal and regulatory developments, making her a versatile and highly skilled legal professional.