Firms in the spotlight: AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

With over 19 years of excellence, AGPLAW is a premier full-service law firm headquartered in Cyprus, with strategic offices in London and Dubai.

Recognized for its unwavering commitment to innovation, legal excellence, and client-centric service, AGPLAW provides bespoke legal solutions to individuals, businesses, and multinational corporations worldwide. Our multidisciplinary team of over 50 professionals combines deep legal expertise with industry insights, offering dynamic and results-driven legal strategies.  AGPLAW structures its teams into specialized departments focused on Dispute Resolution, Transactions and Advisory, Shipping, Regulatory, Tax, and Business/Corporate Advisory Services on a global scale. This specialization ensures that clients receive highly tailored and industry-specific legal support across a wide range of practice areas.

 

Core Practice Areas

AGPLAW offers a broad spectrum of legal services, including:

Dispute Resolution – Litigation & Arbitration

Our Dispute Resolution team is adept on complex legal challenges, providing comprehensive services that encompass initial consultations, strategic legal planning, pre-trial preparations, trial advocacy, and post-trial representation. We handle a broad spectrum of disputes, including civil and commercial litigation, corporate conflicts, financial crime, intellectual property disputes, shipping-related issues, and others. Our expertise extends to both local and international arbitration, and cross border litigation, where we represent clients across various sectors including banking, technology, shipping, and energy. Notably, our London team of barristers, in association with Lamb Chambers, enhances our capacity to manage intricate arbitration cases.

Transactions and Advisory

Our Transactions and Advisory department provide expert guidance on banking and finance, corporate law and governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, real estate, tax, immigration and regulatory compliance. Being a Corporate/Commercial top-tier law firm for nearly two decades, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services in transactions and advisory matters across all areas and at all levels of complexity and urgency.

Furthermore, the AGPLAW Transactions Tax Team excels in delivering comprehensive business support services, offering strategic guidance on business valuations, transfer pricing studies, IP tax planning, and tax advisory. Our expertise extends to global trademark and intellectual property (IP) registrations, ensuring strong protection of business assets across multiple jurisdictions. Additionally, we provide tailored assistance in immigration and corporate relocation, facilitating seamless transitions for businesses and individuals while ensuring full compliance with residency, tax, and regulatory requirements in their chosen jurisdictions.

Financial Services Advisory and Regulation

AGPLAW is a leading law firm in Cyprus and global leader in Financial Services Advisory including Global Licensing and ongoing Regulatory Compliance & AML support, dedicated to offering extensive guidance and regulatory experience, that assists our client on planning and structuring their business. Our FS Regulatory expertise sets us apart in the financial services sector. We provide comprehensive advice on regulatory compliance, ensuring businesses meet both local, EU and international financial regulations. Our practice spans investment firms and investment funds, securities law, capital markets, and Crypto related firms, with a focus on delivering practical advisory and regulatory solutions for financial institutions, fintech companies, and investment funds / brokers / managers.

Shipping

AGPLAW’s Shipping division offers expert legal services in maritime law, including shipping contracts, charter agreements, and marine insurance. Our team has earned the trust of ship owners, operators, and investors by providing strategic counsel on all maritime matters. We offer ship and yacht registration in over 36 countries, including flagging, reflagging, and ensuring compliance with international regulations like the IMO (International Maritime Organization).  We also assist in the formation of shipping companies, conduct marine surveys, and advise on complex shipping operations.

Corporate Services

Our Corporate Services department encompass a comprehensive suite of offerings, including corporate structuring, fiduciary services, trust establishment and trust management, and administrative support. We provide tailored solutions that align with our clients’ strategic objectives, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency in their corporate endeavours.  AGPLAW’s Private Clients Team – a core part of our corporate services, is dedicated to providing high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), entrepreneurs, and family offices with bespoke legal solutions tailored to protect, grow, and transfer their wealth efficiently. As part of our Corporate Services division, we offer strategic advice and personalized assistance in key areas, mainly focusing on Trusts and Estate Planning, Residency and Citizenships by Investment, Succession Planning and Exclusive Banking Solutions, ensuring seamless management of private assets and international business interests.

A Comprehensive Approach

At AGPLAW, our diverse practice areas reflect our commitment to providing holistic legal solutions. With a focus on excellence, we are equipped to support businesses through complex legal challenges, driving success and growth across industries. Whether in corporate law, dispute resolution, financial services, or shipping, AGPLAW stands as your trusted, one-stop solution for all legal and corporate service needs.

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