Lia Iordanou Theodoulou
AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLCThe ‘very professional and knowledgeable’ team at AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC has ’lots of international experience’. Spearheaded by Angelos Paphitis, it regularly works on M&As covering every stage of the transaction. It assists on the formation and incorporation of different types of companies in a number of offshore and onshore jurisdictions. The group is skilled at also handling issues relating to the re-domiciliation of companies and branch registrations. It is recommended too for its work in many other areas, including corporate governance, liquidations and strike-offs. Michael Alexandrou plays a pivotal role in the department- he has a focus on local and international taxation. Lia Iordanou Theodoulou joined from Patrikios Legal in early 2025.
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‘The firm features a first-class team of corporate lawyers, supported by skilled consultants. Margarita Sofokleous is an extremely sharp and exceptional expert and a deeply knowledgeable corporate lawyer.’
'I am now working with Myrianthi Papagianni, who is diligently guiding me through the different stages of my company. Her approach and well-structured plan have been crucial in managing each step effectively.'
- 'Angelos G. Paphitis - his expertise and professionalism in the legal field are truly impressive, and I was left with a lasting positive impression of his skill and leadership.’
‘AGPLAW provides large-scale M&A services required for every kind of M&A transaction. What makes AGPLAW also best positioned in the market is their expanded tax services which allows full scope service for any new investors entering the market as well as the company's management services.'
‘Angelos G. Paphitis represents a model for M&A lawyers with high dedication to client relations and deal structuring. Myrianthi is the perfect main point of contact dealing with all legal work and deliverables to clients as well as project management.’
'Among the professionals I've had the pleasure of working with are Angelos Paphitis, a highly intelligent and exceptional expert, as well as Margarita Sofokleous and Myrianthi Papagianni, both outstanding and highly knowledgeable corporate lawyers.'
'We have also worked with Elias Economou, a senior member of the firm’s corporate practice with many years of corporate & commercial experience which is evident in his work. ’
‘All individuals are very responsive and reliable. Very good experience with Michael Alexandrou for his care in the area of finance & accounting and Elias Economou for supporting in legal matters.’
Key clients
- The Mall of Cyprus (MC) Plc & The Mall of Engomi (ME) Plc
- CMS Sofia Lawyers Partnerships
- Sharp Consumer Electronics Europe LTD
- VS Energy International
- Forbes & Manhattan
- MUSESCORE LTD
- IFC Markets
- LITEFOREX
- INGOT BROKERS
- CENTROGIN HOLDINGS LTD
Work highlights
- Represented an asset holding company in acquiring pledged assets from a Russian company to secure a bank loan for the A. Consortium’s pipeline project in Bulgaria.
- Advised on a complex cross-border acquisition of a Cyprus LTD by a Luxembourg company valued at over EUR300m, involving corporate restructuring and energy sector regulations across Cyprus and Bulgaria.
- Facilitated an intra-group restructuring and asset transfer for a software development client, involving the drafting and execution of complex legal documents. This matter totalled $25m.
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