From structuring M&A, international company formations, contract drafting and liquidations and strike-offs to re-domicilliations and branch registrations and legal and financial due diligence, AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC advises clients on the full spectrum of commercial, corporate and M&A mandates. Leading the team is Angelos Paphitis, bringing extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and corporate structuring; Elias Economou, a go-to for project finance work; Myrianthi Papagianni, capable in complex transactions and compliance; and the London-based Timothy Frith. Lia Iordanou Theodoulou boosts the team’s ability in transport finance.
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- 'Angelos Paphitis combines decades of experience with deep legal knowledge and commercial insight, leading high-profile international cases successfully. Elias Economou is practical and solution-focused, ensuring corporate and commercial structures work smoothly. Myrianthi Papagianni is reliable and detail-oriented, keeping transactions on track.'
- 'Maria Constantinou is highly capable in complex cross-border litigation and quickly understands new areas of foreign sanctions law. She is professional and a pleasure to deal with.'
- 'Lia Iordanou is a great commercial lawyer.'
- 'The commercial and corporate team understands our business and works with us to find practical solutions. Their collaborative approach brings smart ideas and diverse perspectives to every project.'
- 'Angelos Paphitis, Myrianthi Papagianni and Elias Economou stand out for expertise, practical insight and responsiveness.'
- 'Excellent law firm that takes very good care of your company if serviced by them. Very professional, fast and solution-oriented.'
Key clients
- The Advantage Global Management Group (Cyprus)
- Brownypool Trading
- Yacht Owners' Dream Agency
- Dinozi
- Fl Consultancy Dmcc
- Tenet Advisors Doo
- Landsdown Holding FZ-LLC
Work highlights
Advised FL Consultancy DMCC on a $1.271bn Dubai-Cyprus financial restructuring, negotiating security confirmations and issuing capacity opinions across a lattice of amended facility, pledge and novation agreements.
Advised M. International on hotel and branded residence agreements (Hospitality, Hotel & Development Extension) worth over $100m.
Advised the majority shareholders of a Cyprus-incorporated company in a matter with implications for corporate control, shareholder rights, and governance strategy.
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Practice head
Angelos Paphitis; Elias Economou; Myrianthi Papagianni; Timothy Frith
Other key lawyers
Lia Iordanou Theodoulou; Maria Constantinou