Praised by clients for being ‘consistently excellent’, AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC’s banking and finance practice works across banking-related M&A, securities offerings, loan agreements and structured finance. Angelos Paphitis, the firm’s managing partner and specialist adviser to local and international tech companies, investment firms, e-banks and financial services institutions, leads the team alongside Michael Alexandrou, experienced in tax law and corporate and business structuring. Lia Iordanou Theodoulou joined the firm in January 2025 from Patrikios Legal, bolstering the team’s abilities with multinational corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals on structuring transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lia Theodoulou Ioardanous is pleasant and effective. She makes you feel that you can trust her.'
- ‘Their approach is very straightforward, modern, and it makes working with them smooth and effective and above all successful.'
- ‘The team combines deep banking knowledge with a clear understanding of our business. They manage complex transactions with precision, anticipate challenges before they arise, and always provide practical, actionable advice we can rely on.’
- ‘What sets Angelos Paphitis apart is his ability to see the big picture while managing the details. His advice is clear, strategic, and always aligned with our goals.’
Key clients
- FL Consultancy DMCC
- Electricity Authority of Cyprus
- Yassir INC
- Central Alliance
- VS Energy
- IFC Markets
- Liteforex
- XM Forex
Work highlights
Advised a Dubai conglomerate on the $1.271bn cross border restructuring of a multilayer portfolio of amended and restated facility, pledge and novation agreements between Cyprus and Dubai.
Advised a DFSA regulated investment manager on a £10m loan from a Cayman fund to a global wealth management group.
Advised a leading UAE bank on Cyprus law due diligence and enforceability of corporate guarantees granted by a Cyprus-incorporated oil and gas contractor.
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Practice head
Angelos Paphitis; Michael Alexandrou
Other key lawyers
Lia Theodoulou Ioardanou; Elias Economou; Myrianthi Papagianni