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Stefanie Hadjitheodossiou

Stefanie Hadjitheodossiou

Stefani Legal Consultants, United Arab Emirates

Work Department

Financial Services

Position

Legal Consultant

Career

Stefanie earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Kent, UK, in 2018, before completing a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law with a focus on International Political Economy at the Brussels School of International Studies in 2019. Her academic background provided her with a strong foundation in European Law, Corporate Governance, and International Trade and Investment Law.

While in Brussels, Stefanie gained hands-on experience in the legislative and regulatory process as an Accredited Parliamentary Assistant at the European Parliament. During this time, she contributed to policy research, regulatory analysis, and parliamentary reporting, strengthening her understanding of complex governance structures at an international level. She also earned an International Certificate in Regulatory Compliance from the International Compliance Association, enhancing her expertise in compliance, governance, and risk management.

Stefanie began her professional practice in 2020 and has since developed a broad and sophisticated practice in Corporate and Commercial Law, Financial Services, and Regulatory Compliance. She advises clients on complex corporate matters, immigration and employment law, including visa applications, permanent residency, employment contracts, workplace policies, and cross-border compliance issues. Her guidance is sought after by both domestic and international clients navigating multifaceted regulatory environments.

Her expertise extends to the United Arab Emirates, where she provides strategic advice on company formation, licensing, regulatory compliance, and interactions with UAE authorities. Stefanie has successfully guided clients through the intricacies of UAE regulatory frameworks, ensuring seamless compliance and operational efficiency.

Her combination of EU policy experience, international legal education, and practical UAE regulatory expertise makes Stefanie a trusted advisor for clients seeking sophisticated, cross-border legal and compliance solutions.

Languages

English, Greek and Arabic

Memberships

Member of the Cyprus Bar Association since January 2022

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Kent, UK, in 2018

Masters of Law in International Law with International Political Economy at the Brussels School of International Studies, University of Kent, in 2019.

ICA International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance, 2020.

ICA/MoEc Certificate in AML/CFT -ICA, 2025.

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